Smo™ Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 I've just been playing my copy of Mercenaries for the PS2 that arrived in the mail yesterday, and after playing it for a few hours I can safely say it's one of the most boring games I've ever played. The environments lack detail, the roads are less than inspiring, the way the vehicles drive is appauling, the map is mostly empty, the pace is sluggish and killing a few people gets boring after a few minutes. I think the game was meant to become a bigger, better and more detailed clone of the GTA series, and it has done everything but. I mean yeah, sure, having the ability to complete a mission any way you please in Mercenaries is a bonus and very well thought out, but it's the same over and over again. I've played the game for around 3/4 hours since I got it and sometimes I wish I hadn't bothered leaning forward to press the power button on my PS2 because the hassle of turning it off outweighs the 'fun' I get from playing the game. One of the worst things about this game which bugged me was the steering of vehicles, and their controls. It actually feels like a chore to get in a vehicle and drive it in this game. It's so sluggish and boring that you'd rather get out and run for an hour than drive a skateboard with square wheels. On the whole, I'm very disappointed with it. A certain waste of money and time. What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCircus Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 (edited) I bought it. After about 10 minuites playing it I gave it back. Seriously one of the worst games I have ever played. I bought Ace Combat 5 instead, it owns so bad. Edited March 19, 2005 by TheCircus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 ghost recon 2 :o" best game ever :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocktrials Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 half life 2 :o *waits to get money for pc* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smo™ Posted March 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 ...has nothing to do with Mercenaries? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Nick Riviera Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 send it back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smo™ Posted March 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Can't, eBayed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Nick Riviera Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 hehe , you still coming tomorrow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocktrials Posted March 20, 2005 Report Share Posted March 20, 2005 what is the game about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smo™ Posted March 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2005 Mercenaries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoojames Posted March 20, 2005 Report Share Posted March 20, 2005 Sam dont ebay games...odds are they will be cack anyway. There are so few good games out there and most loose "fun" anyway after a certain time. Recently got Xbox live and have been playing Halo 2 (soooooo much hype for that game) and the whole reason it was so good was due to multiplayer but its still poo! I've gone to playing Rainbow Six 3 which I got with my Xbox and its imense! In short, find a good game and rape the hell out of it (Y) James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Garland Posted March 21, 2005 Report Share Posted March 21, 2005 I've just been playing my copy of Mercenaries for the PS2 that arrived in the mail yesterday, and after playing it for a few hours I can safely say it's one of the most boring games I've ever played. The environments lack detail, the roads are less than inspiring, the way the vehicles drive is appauling, the map is mostly empty, the pace is sluggish and killing a few people gets boring after a few minutes. I think the game was meant to become a bigger, better and more detailed clone of the GTA series, and it has done everything but. I mean yeah, sure, having the ability to complete a mission any way you please in Mercenaries is a bonus and very well thought out, but it's the same over and over again. I've played the game for around 3/4 hours since I got it and sometimes I wish I hadn't bothered leaning forward to press the power button on my PS2 because the hassle of turning it off outweighs the 'fun' I get from playing the game. One of the worst things about this game which bugged me was the steering of vehicles, and their controls. It actually feels like a chore to get in a vehicle and drive it in this game. It's so sluggish and boring that you'd rather get out and run for an hour than drive a skateboard with square wheels. On the whole, I'm very disappointed with it. A certain waste of money and time. What do you guys think? ← The enviroments lack detail becuse the PS2 is outadate, PCs are better for games now. There is some new physics card that is coming out a year or two after the release of the next-gen consoles which will make the PC absolutly cain the Game consoles as it does all the particales and stuff instead of the GFX card so the GFX card can handle higher res graphics ETC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCircus Posted March 21, 2005 Report Share Posted March 21, 2005 The enviroments lack detail becuse the PS2 is outadate, PCs are better for games now. There is some new physics card that is coming out a year or two after the release of the next-gen consoles which will make the PC absolutly cain the Game consoles as it does all the particales and stuff instead of the GFX card so the GFX card can handle higher res graphics ETC. ← Yes, the graphics are out of date. PC games are so impersonal though. I have never known a PC game to get you so involved as a Metal Gear Solid on the playstation, or a Final Fantasy 7. PC's will always have better graphics...but are sometimes insanely annoying, require constant updating, and lack personality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Garland Posted March 21, 2005 Report Share Posted March 21, 2005 Yes I prefer console gaming but the PC's are just way ahead in the Graphics department right now due to the PS2 enaring 5 years its not suprising. Like in GT4 they should have waited until the PS3 as the cars look good but the rest crap becasue the PS2 cant handle it. Im going to get another games consoel as I prefer games on it and NFSU2 managed to get me off the net for a Month on the pc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardman Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 Ive played it at a friends for a few hours, its to easy, repative and thus boring. Burnout 3 on th eotherhand is amazing i dont no why i didnt buy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endohopper Posted March 23, 2005 Report Share Posted March 23, 2005 I've not tried Mercenaries , but was wondering ... anyone here played Return to Castle Wolfenstein online ? Hugely addictive , and I enjoy having to work together as a team to defend objectives . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyroo Posted March 23, 2005 Report Share Posted March 23, 2005 Anyone know whats going on with half life 2 for xbox? im sure its supposed to be coming out next month, but i cant find any official information about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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