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Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction PlayStation 2

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Product Description: Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction

Adventuresome gamers aim to eliminate a maniacal dictator for the good of humanity, as well as significant monetary compensation from the highest bidder. As its title suggests, Mercenaries puts players in the roles of soldiers for hire, who find ample opportunities for employment as an unexpected menace leads the nations of the world to the brink of disaster. In a...
Adventuresome gamers aim to eliminate a maniacal dictator for the good of humanity, as well as significant monetary compensation from the highest bidder. As its title suggests, Mercenaries puts players in the roles of soldiers for hire, who find ample opportunities for employment as an unexpected menace leads the nations of the world to the brink of disaster. In a quick and bloody coup, the prime minister of North Korea has been displaced by a powerhungry general called Sung, who now threatens the world with nuclear attack. In the role of an American, British, or Swedish soldier of fortune, players choose their patron and price, and then go to work at eliminating the 52 most wanted perpetrators of the new North Korean regime. Each target is assigned a different playing card, for easy reference.

Naturally, the threat of nuclear attack draws considerable international interest, and players may choose employment by such diverse entities as the United Nations, the U.S. Coalition, China, or the Russian Mafia, as they work to collect the 52 bounties which will complete the deck. While the employer may set the basic mission objectives, mercenaries decide for themselves how to get the job done once they're on location. The game features over 30 weapons and more than 20 different vehicles, including cars and trucks, planes, helicopters, and tanks, allowing players to reach their goals using the tactics and equipment of their choosing. Mercenaries' story line features multiple possible endings, and the game's conclusion will depend on moral decisions made by the player's character throughout the various missions.

With the phenomenal success of Rockstar's 128bit generation Grand Theft Auto games, the notion of "emergent gameplay" created a buzz among some game developers and journalists. The general idea is to present an openended world that reacts naturally and appropriately, no matter what players try to do or when they try to do it. The gameplay "emerges" from the game world itself. This style is prominent in contemporary games such as Jak II and Beyond Good Evil, and according to the publisher, it's fundamental in the design of Mercenaries as well. Player characters are set loose in large "sandbox" levels, where they must choose how they'll accomplish goals in terms of the game world's overall dynamic, instead of by following a scripted series of events. ~ T.J. Deci, All Game Guide

Product Specification: Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction

Genre:Shooter
Style:Third-Person 3D Shooter
Platform:PlayStation 2
Release Date:2005-01-11
Number of Same Screen Players:1

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    On the brink of World War...

    By __A_YAHOO_USER__  Mar 18, 2006 | 1 out of 1 found this Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction review helpful

    Pros: Good play control, Average storyline, Good use of vehicles

    Cons: Limited application of the non-linear format, Game seems too easy at times and too hard at others

    This game might look to you like a generic piece of crap. It kinda is, but look closer. This game had a few elements I really liked about it, especailly the warzone atmosphere. As inconcievable as that many factions being that close together may be, ...the game was nonetheless fun and convincing. You felt like you were really traveling through a war zone. Speaking of traveling that was one of the best things about this game. Each faction has their own vehicles and this game features helicopters as you would hope. There is usually a vehicle close at hand (exept for when you are stuck in the middle of nowhere) so no walking around for hours. Most vehicles have several positions with mounted guns. The "gang warfare" mechanic remined me a lot of GTA 2. If you played that game you will understand what I mean. If you get in good with one gang or faction, it may affect your standing with another (if they know heh heh). This game makes an exellent 1 player (off line) third person shooter, but you will beat it in less than two weeks. Try to rent it. Read more Less

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    This is da game

    By Jemiel  Jul 2, 2007

    Pros: Fly helicopters, drive tanks, cars and use Nuke's

    Cons: The graphica are a little shabby

    Its F****in awesome!!!

Pro Reviews: Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction

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    Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction is an easy recommendation and stands as the first sweet action game of 2005. Read more

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