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dallow_bg said:
Average for being what the game is supposed to be? I thought it said The Mercenaries on the box.
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Average for being what the game is supposed to be? I thought it said The Mercenaries on the box.
I played this game for 2 hours straight today after picking it up. It's Mercs, and it's mega addicting still! The first handful of missions are boring tutorial levels, but once you get to 3-4, I believe, it feels like the good old Mercs. I had a 75 string combo and got my SS Rank on that stage and it was as exhilarating as it can get. If the game gets a bit deeper and more challenging with the weapon load outs and skills then I'm cool with the package. Mercenaries definitely translates to the portables well.
I would say that the lack of a leaderboard is strange. But I do really enjoy the unlock/progression system in the game. The music is pretty good too. Heard some jazzy track in one of the missions, I was a bit surprised, but I was digging it!
I would say that the lack of a leaderboard is strange. But I do really enjoy the unlock/progression system in the game. The music is pretty good too. Heard some jazzy track in one of the missions, I was a bit surprised, but I was digging it!
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Yuterald said:
3-4 really does step it up. The enemies are constant but it's possible to get the Combo Bonus and keep pulling off melee attack time bonuses to extend the level infinitely. The whole game works well for a portable for super quick or even longer sessions that concentrates solely on high scores and ranks.
GoldandBlue
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Anyone else getting any errors when trying to play Online? My 3DS connection is fine but I keep getting an error when trying to connect with this game.
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Disguises said:
The game will pull a list of random current sessions you can join in Global Session. Or you can initiate Friend Session for a friend game.
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
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Yeah, it ended so abruptly. At least put in one entire chapter with a boss fight, or a mini-boss fight and a cut-scene!dragonballjoseph said:
Even being a huge Resident Evil fanboy.. I'm not sure I want this game now. I was just borrowing my friend's 3DS and I was going to buy this game today with the $10 GC sale at Best Buy and play it.. but after I return the 3DS am I going to be able to sell the game to at least get most of my money back? With the one save system I'm not so sure... should I take the chance? Anyone who is a huge RE fan, have you really liked the game so far? Worth at least $30?
Riposte
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As a Mercenaries fan, is this game as good or better than the Mercenaries we got in the past? I'm not looking at reviews because I can't imagine anyone in the press liking this kind of game(arcade-style content, japanese, "clunky controls"). I remember hearing good things about it from someone more relatable on Japanese podcast, but those were early impressions.
Kevitivity
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The disabled save reset move by Capcom is probably one of the worst anti-consumer dick-moves done by a game developer / publisher I've ever seen. I'm really surprised there aren't more people angered at this.
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
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I think you'll really like it as a fan. But that's only as a fan.Riposte said:
It may be difficult to recommend this to non RE or Mercenaries fans.
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Kevitivity said:
I'm not angered because I dont sell the games that I buy, so I'm in the minority
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
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Maybe someone else more experienced with Mercenaries can give you a better answer, but I say it's a very faithful and good port of RE Mercenaries in handheld form.Riposte said:
It's not perfect like some of the animation that was sacrificed on distant enemies so that the 3DS' processor won't work overtime, but since the 3DS is all about close combat anyway, it's no big deal. Slightly annoying, but it's nothing after you play for awhile.
So far I played against a boss, and it's pretty impressive. It's also just as challenging.
I haven't played co-op up yet but I'm sure it's 5x more fun with a friend.
There are also unlockables, weapons, characters, and costumes.
But it's basically just a 3DS enhanced port of the past RE4 and RE5 Mercenaries. So if you loved those you'll love this.
IceDoesntHelp
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So I just finished playing through the tutorial and a couple levels, and I'd like to say, its decent so far. Controls are odd, but you get use to them. Graphics are good. But I can understand why everyone is disappointed in the sound, its really...bad.
The Revelations demo was disappointingly short.
The Revelations demo was disappointingly short.
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
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I just noticed that with Cave Story 3D pushed back, there's nothing left to look forward to on the system until at least September IF Starfox 64 3D is supposed to come out!
Which is another reason why I picked RE Mercenaries up.
The 3DS really needs more games. I can't wait for them.
Which is another reason why I picked RE Mercenaries up.
The 3DS really needs more games. I can't wait for them.
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
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That's probably my biggest disappointment. But it's only a demo, so I guess it's no big deal.IceDoesntHelp said:
The E3 gameplay video was even better!
GotchaForce
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Love RE Mercs modes in RE4 and 5, and I love this. Agree first couple chapters are slow but 3 and on have been a blast. I think I'll be playing this for a long time to rack up the highest scores possible. Everything translates well, the only jarring thing at first was hitting L allows you to move in all directions in first person. This replaces the knife so if you run out of ammo I guess you're screwed. Doesn't seem like that'd happen, though.
Also, RE Revelations demo is very impressive and atmospheric...for the 3 minutes it lasts.
Also, RE Revelations demo is very impressive and atmospheric...for the 3 minutes it lasts.
Seven Force
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USP just came with my package. I know the Revelations demo is terribly short, but I'll probably dive into it first anyway.
UncleSporky
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When I played I braced myself to encounter the second monster and waited in the hallway and the game just faded out and ended. I'd say try running through it as quickly as possible, you may be able to experience more than I did.Lucky Number Seven Force said:
IceDoesntHelp
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What about Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked? Thats August.TheFLYINGManga_Ka said:
Axkil aka StabMasterArson
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After reading the reviews, i want this game bad!....problem is i'm broke and i forgot to pre order, and i don't get paid till next friday 
I have two friends who ride the bus with me(one with a 3DS) and they are both stoked to play this.
I have two friends who ride the bus with me(one with a 3DS) and they are both stoked to play this.EatChildren
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Riposte said:
Yes, it is as good as old Mercenaries titles. Now that I've sunk more time into it, its got that nail biting 'must beat the clock / must not die' intensity as you aim for high scores.
The main problems it has come down to presentation issues, and general organisation of menus. Its not set up very well. The mission structure is fine I guess, but the game really needed a skirmish mode, where you could simply select a map, difficulty, gameplay type (time attack/waves) and play as is. Instead you need to dig through the missions to find the right one, which can be a pain as none of the missions actually have any description.
I'm enjoying it more now that I've got into it and got past the terrible tutorial stages at the start. Its far from perfect and does seem a bit rushed / clumsy, but I cant see a Mercs fan being all that disappointed. The various perks you can unlock, and the fact you can level up those perks, is a good incentive to keep playing if you like the formula.
I might have to try and organise some online matches with some gaffers though. I tried last night and could only find one global match, and it refused to connect every time.
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Mercenaries on the whole probably works better as a handheld game. I'm a RE fan and only played MERCs a handful of times. But since it's a score-based mode it is perfect for on-the-go gaming.
People who aren't into breaking their own records, working on getting higher ranks or looking for something the game is not will knock it down. But if you're an RE fan or MERCs fan I think it delivers.
People who aren't into breaking their own records, working on getting higher ranks or looking for something the game is not will knock it down. But if you're an RE fan or MERCs fan I think it delivers.
Seven Force
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Got up to the first mission in the RE4 Village (The fourth mission set, I think) The first few missions weren't all that great, but it kicked up when I got to the third set of missions. Really can't wait to go online.
Lucentto said:
From what I've seen I believe you need to spend 3DS Play Coins. Select a '?' loadout slot and the game should ask you to spend 10 Play Coins. I hope there is another way to unlock load outs though. Maybe the devs intended you to walk around and local play with lots of people. :/
UncleSporky
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A couple guides have surfaced:
To unlock characters
To unlock their alt costumes
To unlock loadouts, you just need to unlock the associated character and select the ? space where there portrait would be, and the game will prompt you to spend 10 play coins. I don't know how to unlock the bonus loadout, somehow I did it (costs 15 play coins, it's the Red 9 and two way grenade launcher).
To unlock characters
Barry Complete mission 4-5 with a B rank or higher
Claire Complete mission 1-3 with a B rank or higher
Krauser Complete mission 3-5 with a B rank or higher
Rebecca Complete mission 2-3 with a B rank or higher
Wesker Complete mission 5-5 with a B rank or higher
Claire Complete mission 1-3 with a B rank or higher
Krauser Complete mission 3-5 with a B rank or higher
Rebecca Complete mission 2-3 with a B rank or higher
Wesker Complete mission 5-5 with a B rank or higher
To unlock their alt costumes
Barrys American Outfit Get 20 total medals
Chris Pilot Outfit Get an SS rank in Mission 1-3, or get 10 total medals
Claires Suit Outfit Get 25 total medals
Hunks Reaper Outfit Get an A rank in all missions, except Level Ex
Jills Resident Evil 3 Outfit Get an S rank in Mission 3-5
Krausers Exoskeleton Outfit- Get an S rank in Mission 5-5
Rebaccas Nurse Outfit Get an S rank in all missions, except Level Ex
Weskers Uroboros Outfit Get a B rank or higher in all missions
Chris Pilot Outfit Get an SS rank in Mission 1-3, or get 10 total medals
Claires Suit Outfit Get 25 total medals
Hunks Reaper Outfit Get an A rank in all missions, except Level Ex
Jills Resident Evil 3 Outfit Get an S rank in Mission 3-5
Krausers Exoskeleton Outfit- Get an S rank in Mission 5-5
Rebaccas Nurse Outfit Get an S rank in all missions, except Level Ex
Weskers Uroboros Outfit Get a B rank or higher in all missions
To unlock loadouts, you just need to unlock the associated character and select the ? space where there portrait would be, and the game will prompt you to spend 10 play coins. I don't know how to unlock the bonus loadout, somehow I did it (costs 15 play coins, it's the Red 9 and two way grenade launcher).
EatChildren
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UncleSporky said:
Cool, thanks. Tried the Red 9, and all it did is confirm my thoughts that RE: Mercs 3D has the worst sound design of any game I've played in recent memory. The snappy, sharp crack of the Red 9 from Resident Evil 4? Nope. Sounds like a fucking pea shooter.
Capcom really fucked up the gun sounds and I have no idea how.
Grampa Simpson
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Are we sure it was Capcom and not just someone like TOSE stitching together pre-existing mercenaries modes? I'm kind of glad that I never enjoyed the mercenaries mode in either game or I would have ended up purchasing this.EatChildren said:
JacksUsername
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Picked this up after work today and put an hour or two in. Still trying to get a comfortable hand position for holding R while consistently hitting the face buttons. Switched to the D control scheme since I'm so used to hitting a button to run.
Really disappointed that you can't just select a map in multiplayer so far; being locked into the missions is terrible. Two of my online matches were on 1-3, which has barely any enemies and resorted to me and my partner just roaming around until we found them all. I'm at 3-5 now and so far there are only 3 Duo options; hopefully Chapter 4 and 5 have many more Duo missions, because right now, it's slim pickings.
Audio quality is piss poor and menu navigation is frustrating. I have no idea why their designer would make you go all the way to the right to click mission select, then choose your level, and then your stage. It's just tedious and annoying functionality wise.
Even with all those negatives, if you like Mercenaries mode from the other RE games, you should have fun with this. I am enjoying the game, but the flaws are so obvious, that it's impossible to not mention them when giving first impressions.
Really disappointed that you can't just select a map in multiplayer so far; being locked into the missions is terrible. Two of my online matches were on 1-3, which has barely any enemies and resorted to me and my partner just roaming around until we found them all. I'm at 3-5 now and so far there are only 3 Duo options; hopefully Chapter 4 and 5 have many more Duo missions, because right now, it's slim pickings.
Audio quality is piss poor and menu navigation is frustrating. I have no idea why their designer would make you go all the way to the right to click mission select, then choose your level, and then your stage. It's just tedious and annoying functionality wise.
Even with all those negatives, if you like Mercenaries mode from the other RE games, you should have fun with this. I am enjoying the game, but the flaws are so obvious, that it's impossible to not mention them when giving first impressions.
Seven Force
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Yep.jufonuk said: