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Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D |OT| Where the hell is Leon?
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Got this yesterday (as a gift), really enjoying it. The visuals are quite amazing, the 3D is subtle but cool. Still getting the hang og things as I'm still used the the usual stop/shoot of playing RE-games. The additions of more variety as in bossess and objectoiives is quite nice too. Music is great as in previous Merceneries games (i.e. RE4/RE5-Mercenaries music); guess it's teh closest to a P.N.03 Capcom is going to make. 
Revelations demo was awesome..but so short.
Revelations demo was awesome..but so short.
Apocryphon
Member
Bought this yesterday. REALLY enjoying it - waaaaaay better than I had anticipated. I'm actually preferring the 3D effect in this game, not sure why buy it adds a little something extra. The only criticism I could lay at the game is the slight drop in animation frames when enemies are running in from a distance. It doesn't detract from the experience though.
I was surprised at how well the game controlled. I wasn't sure whether the slide pad would be as comfortable to use as it is. It's far and away superior to the nub on PSP. The game is an absolute joy to play on 3DS. Really happy with my purchase.
I was surprised at how well the game controlled. I wasn't sure whether the slide pad would be as comfortable to use as it is. It's far and away superior to the nub on PSP. The game is an absolute joy to play on 3DS. Really happy with my purchase.
I've actually not touched the left shoulder button a single time (and I've played the game enough to get S rank or better on every stage). So if you're stubborn like me, you can still play it like it's RE5 and not move while aiming/firing.fernoca said:Got this yesterday (as a gift), really enjoying it. The visuals are quite amazing, the 3D is subtle but cool. Still getting the hang og things as I'm still used the the usual stop/shoot of playing RE-games. The additions of more variety as in bossess and objectoiives is quite nice too. Music is great as in previous Merceneries games (i.e. RE4/RE5-Mercenaries music); guess it's teh closest to a P.N.03 Capcom is going to make.
Revelations demo was awesome..but so short.
friskykillface
Banned
Bummer I got this a day after my 3DS was sold and shipped off lol
Oh well, I'll pick up a used copy in November , lets go discount
But by then I'll assume everyone will stop playing online.
Oh well, I'll pick up a used copy in November , lets go discount
But by then I'll assume everyone will stop playing online.
Glad to see a few more people enjoying the game! It really did get a lot of backlash pre-launch but at its core it's definitely a solid game.
@ fernoca and Sectus: As for not using strafing in this game, I hardly use it myself. But there are definitely times when it helps to strafe&shoot. I find it especially useful when sniping since strafe-shooting cuts back on the sniper ready animation time, which is painfully long even with skills. That being said, it's definitely not a necessity to use it. It's just a nice addition that adds to the streamlined changes in this rendition of mercs. One of the few things I want to get used to is exploiting the invincibility frames. Definitely would be helpful during the 5 and EX-missions.
I wish more people would post when they are playing. I'd rather play with gaffers than random peeps. Outside of the people who spam rockets and don't help maintain the kill combo, there are also the people who'll follow me for the entire duration of the game. No thanks, I can handle myself unless I'm being chased by double executioners/chainsaw guys.
@ fernoca and Sectus: As for not using strafing in this game, I hardly use it myself. But there are definitely times when it helps to strafe&shoot. I find it especially useful when sniping since strafe-shooting cuts back on the sniper ready animation time, which is painfully long even with skills. That being said, it's definitely not a necessity to use it. It's just a nice addition that adds to the streamlined changes in this rendition of mercs. One of the few things I want to get used to is exploiting the invincibility frames. Definitely would be helpful during the 5 and EX-missions.
I wish more people would post when they are playing. I'd rather play with gaffers than random peeps. Outside of the people who spam rockets and don't help maintain the kill combo, there are also the people who'll follow me for the entire duration of the game. No thanks, I can handle myself unless I'm being chased by double executioners/chainsaw guys.
Picked this up today. Finally spotted this for the right price at a used game store, but the game was "transferred in sealed" so is as new with a fresh save, never been used before. Perfect combination.. good price, I get to play the game and Capcom see zero of my cash for their crappy save system.
Really enjoying the game so far. Controls feel ever so slightly awkward but I'm sure I'll get used to that.
Really enjoying the game so far. Controls feel ever so slightly awkward but I'm sure I'll get used to that.
lazybones18
Banned
God Almighty! Trying to SS 5-2 with Hunk using his weapon loadout is becoming a real pain in the ass. And it was a pain trying to do the same thing on 5-1 (managed to get SS eventually with an exact 90k score)
GeekyDad
Member
Ken said:
EX1, since it's essentially the same. But you'll find it works great also on any of the regular majini missions, even better, since those guys are generally weaker than the monks. I rack up in the mine missions. Flash grenade + launch finisher + thunderstorm = broken.
storafötter
Member
I am interested in playing some online with people here. If someone is up for helping me to get some duo achievements. Been playing online with random people so far, and it's quite fun.
My friend code is: 2062 - 9139 - 2362
My friend code is: 2062 - 9139 - 2362
GeekyDad
Member
Whelp, Mercs 3D has officially become my most-played 3DS game. It took top slots for hours played (over Samurai Warriors Chronicles, which is at 60+) and most time played per session (over OoT 3D). Totally wasn't expecting to get so much mileage out of this game, especially in such a short amount of time. Who knew...
Haha nice. It's my most played 3DS game too, but I only have SSF4 and I didn't really like fighters to begin with :S I'm pretty sure Ken has clocked in over 90+ hours into this game. I think the gameplay really suits the 3DS; easy enough to play in short quick bursts but also fun and deep enough to play for longer sessions.GeekyDad said:
Any awesome pricing on this, or (goddamnit), is it actually doing really well all around and staying at $40?
Was really looking forward to this initially, and shamefully decided to hold out when all the negative press hit, thinking it would crash in price quick (and I guess it may yet do so in the coming couple of months).
I see it for $30 as part of amazon's summer portable gaming sale. Pretty good!
Was really looking forward to this initially, and shamefully decided to hold out when all the negative press hit, thinking it would crash in price quick (and I guess it may yet do so in the coming couple of months).
I see it for $30 as part of amazon's summer portable gaming sale. Pretty good!
GeekyDad said:
Kills with Thunderstorm don't award the +5 routing bonus so I stopped using it.
I guess Hunk's load outworks great on any map without any enemies immune to flash but when there are it tends to break my combos or cause me to slip up.
Also, EX-1 has the giant chainsaw guy which makes keeping that 150 combo a little more difficult than on 4-1 with Hunk's load out.
MooMoo said:
I've been playing Dragon Nest and MvC3 a lot recently so my Mercs time could have been a lot higher. :s
Boney said:
Different costumes have different "damage taken multiplier" and changes the healing amount of herbs.
From the JP Wiki:
Hank is Hunk, and Crowther is Krauser. Costume is default costume, and costume EX is alternate costume.
From what I understand (and Google Translate), all characters have 1000 hit points. Different costumes have different damage multipliers, so the greater the multiplier the more damage you take.
Number of hit points healed by a single herb with each costume. As far as I know, a character will heal himself and their partner for the same amount they heal themselves, so pairing a healer like Rebecca (Nurse) with Wesker (Ouroborous) can mitigate the latter's low healing attribute.
To sum it up: a costume with increased healing will take more damage from attacks, while a costume with lower healing will take less damage from attacks.
Is there a detail analisis on what each costume does?
Wanna get more familiar with the game before going online cause I don't wanna be a niusance. I'm not bad at the game, was pretty good at 4's, but still.
Woops sorry I missed that, went skiing on the weekend.MooMoo said:Used? What am abomination!
Wanna get more familiar with the game before going online cause I don't wanna be a niusance. I'm not bad at the game, was pretty good at 4's, but still.
Ken said:Kills with Thunderstorm don't award the +5 routing bonus so I stopped using it.
I guess Hunk's load outworks great on any map without any enemies immune to flash but when there are it tends to break my combos or cause me to slip up.
Also, EX-1 has the giant chainsaw guy which makes keeping that 150 combo a little more difficult than on 4-1 with Hunk's load out.
I've been playing Dragon Nest and MvC3 a lot recently so my Mercs time could have been a lot higher. :s
Different costumes have different "damage taken multiplier" and changes the healing amount of herbs.
Holy shit. That's a lot of 3DS time.
MooMoo said:Haha 'tis fine
You should post when you get on and I'll play some duos with you. I too need to get back into this game. Last time I played a random Rebecca would SMG every enemy I was in the process of meleeing. =\
Boney said:
A few things I can't figure out but stuff like damage and crit % is pretty obvious.
There's also stats on character melee moves in that character's page on the left side of the page.
Awesome. This game is was too addictive. Really a damn shame the bad press before release about the save data turned people off from the game because it's a great game even with limited maps. Playing as all the characters and just beating your own scores over and over again is great fun.Boney said:
Yeah, I was always excited about this, because I've loved both Mercenaries mode. My biggest dissapointment was that this was 100% recycling. Well except for Hunk, Claire and Krauser.NateDrake said:
But it's light on content, A mini campaign for each character and the EX missions available for all would've been great. Hell, they didn't even include the Water level from 4, not to mention new levels.
Not even really bothered about the save part, and I even got it used, but it could've been so much more. I appreciate the tweaked mechanics and love the core gameplay, so I'm having tons of fun, but it could've been so much more.
I guess mercenaries 2 will be super awesome.
^I've struggled a bit with Claire. Shame too, cause I was planning on using her the most. I don't think she's the worst, though. Rebecca takes a lot of damage, and has the weakest melees (at least, the one's I've managed to pull off). The rocket launcher is amazing for bosses, but the lack of a third weapon hurts.
And wow, Ken has SERIOUSLY gotten his money's worth out of the 3DS and his games. He has more hours on Nintendogs than I do on my #1 game, and he has more hours on RE than I do on all of my 3DS retail games combined lol. I wish I had that much time to game.
And wow, Ken has SERIOUSLY gotten his money's worth out of the 3DS and his games. He has more hours on Nintendogs than I do on my #1 game, and he has more hours on RE than I do on all of my 3DS retail games combined lol. I wish I had that much time to game.
Seven Force
Banned
I've never really had a problem using Claire myself (My most used character, actually) She gets really good once you've unlocked some skills. (I use Thunderbolt, Giant Killer, and Handgun Technique with her standard loadout )Being able to cancel the animation for her Upper Combination melee is pretty handy, too.Boney said:
Give Rebecca a maxed out Lucky or Full Burst skill, and her Head Cracker melee is almost always a guaranteed kill, thanks to it's absurdly high critical rate.mr_chun said:
Nocturnowl
Member
The grenade launcher is my god. Rebecca is my most used character.Lonely1 said:
It's either that or I'm going on an electric knife murder spree with Krauser, not the most effective tactic but so damn fun as someone who prefers melee
BeautifulMemory
Member
If I get it will you mofos play with meGeekyDad said:
lazybones18
Banned
I can now confirm that Mission 5-1 is without a doubt my MOST HATED LEVEL in the game
Seriously, fuck that level.
Seriously, fuck that level.
lazybones18
Banned
All weapon loadouts finally unlocked
I'll try out the EX missions tomorrow
I'll try out the EX missions tomorrow
