Killzone: Mercenary

1. Mattdeniro

   Sep 10, 2013

   10

   Once again some of the critics are slating this game. One giving it a pathetic 55! What a moron. This game is epic reviews like that destroyOnce again some of the critics are slating this game. One giving it a pathetic 55! What a moron. This game is epic reviews like that destroy the games chance and sales. I have finished the campaign except for the extra side missions and have been playing the multiplayer daily. The campaign is great just wish it was a bit longer but with the covert side missions adds extra playability. The graphics are superb the best on the vita by far it comes close to ps3 quality the multiplayer is great and addictive and I have not experienced any lag. All in all this is the best vita game and first person shooter on a handheld. Don't listen to some of these so called critics who probably aren't true gamers that are giving it ridiculously low scores. If your after great graphics controls gameplay and lots of replay you won't be disappointed.… Expand

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2. steez

   Oct 18, 2014

   10

   This is one of the best FPS games ever. Not just the best FPS on a handheld, but on any console or PC.
   
   The gameplay is amazing, being moreThis is one of the best FPS games ever. Not just the best FPS on a handheld, but on any console or PC.
   
   The gameplay is amazing, being more diverse than any Killzone game yet with its inclusion of stealth. The graphics are unbelievably good, and I still find it hard to believe Guerrilla Cambridge got it running on a Vita?! This looks better than some PS3 games. The audio is great, complimenting the drama well.
   
   The campaign is fun and exciting, with a lot of depth for how to complete each mission. The extra challenges are a outstanding, as the levels actually support differing methods of play. I have played these for hours on end, completing all the challenge modes on offer.
   
   A must have for any Vita owner, and I'd recommend any FPS fan buying a Vita just to play it.… Expand

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4. rafalwolf11

   Nov 5, 2013

   10

   This game is great, when you turn on the game you forget that it is on a portable, it shows off the true power and capability that vitaThis game is great, when you turn on the game you forget that it is on a portable, it shows off the true power and capability that vita contains within everything from air particle effects to massive falling structures is done at the highest standard we have seen on the vita, the sound is also great the guns sound and feel heavy emerging you into the role of a ruthless mercenary, the story is good it tells a tale of a blood and money driven mercenary that through the course of the game softens and becomes a mercenary that fights for a better course, the difficulty is spread out nicely even after completing the game on veteran difficulty i did not feel the rage, accept some moments where I was ripping hairs of my head but then it encouraged me to act more tactically by using specific van-guards. Van-guards are a great replacement of kill streak system, they are very futuristic yet realistic, there are a bunch of weapons to chose from each of them has better stats than others, of this front I prefer the Call of Duty declassified system where weapons are divided into separate category's e.g. Sniper, LMG and assault weapons, in killzone all weapons are divided into primary and secondary with no sub categories which is a bit messy, I also wish that there was more customisation of weapons and also more weapons. The multiplayer is equally as thrilling as the campaign all of the money and acquired weapons from the campaign carry over to the multiplayer (and vice versa). The multiplayer is great the maps are detailed and scaled perfectly so if you have 8 people in a lobby it is just like battlefield or cod on a smaller scale, Valor cards are a new implementation to show how good or how bad you are in the game, these are assigned daily depending on what weapons you use, how many kills you get and how many matches you have won the better the valor card the more it is worth and the higher rewards you obtain, to evaluate, this game is what Sony has promised us, now Sony has to continue giving their flagship franchises to developers that know the franchises, unlike with call of duty and resistance was given to nihilistic and we all know how it ended 10/10… Expand

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5. TheAtomicTofu

   Sep 10, 2013

   10

   This game is simply awesome for the Vita, the graphics is as good as the PS3 version,the story is extremely enticing,gameplay is solid and wayThis game is simply awesome for the Vita, the graphics is as good as the PS3 version,the story is extremely enticing,gameplay is solid and way better then Resistence: Falling skies.Multiplayer is just like the PS3 version,although there is only 2 modes,but still,as a new player that just entered the Killzone universe,it got me hooked.WHATEVER YOU DO GIVES YOU $$.Yea thats right, stabbing,executing,scavenging gives you and also the voice acting in the game for all the characters is FANTASTIC.Especially Black Jack,your personal Black market seller,his lines will make you burst into laughter ,he would make your time buying equipment from him worth while as he gives his 'honest' opinion about your mission and cracks jokes in the process.THIS IS A MUST GET FOR VITA USERS. GO GET IT NOW.… Expand

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6. Kaprawiec

   Apr 13, 2015

   9

   Awesome game. Best 3D graphic on VITA, cool story mode, nice multiplayer, replayability.
   Before killzone I was happy with all the indieAwesome game. Best 3D graphic on VITA, cool story mode, nice multiplayer, replayability.
   Before killzone I was happy with all the indie titles that kept me satisfied on VITA. Now I really am dissapointed, that VITA is not as popular as it deserves to be, because after killzone I see that it would be insane to have more AAA games like far cry, destiny, elder scrolls, bloodborne etc. on VITA...
   But back to K:M
   Graphics: 10/10
   Sound: 10/10
   Fun: 10/10
   Replayability: 10/10
   Overall: Well deserved 10/10… Expand

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7. juliofb

   Nov 11, 2013

   9

   This game gets a 8 out of technical merit alone: it looks great, it sounds great, and its impressive trough and trough. I still think itsThis game gets a 8 out of technical merit alone: it looks great, it sounds great, and its impressive trough and trough. I still think its baffling why people don't recognize what a achievement to be experienced on a handheld. So there you go, what this game pull off from the Vita is incredible proving what this system is able to do.
   
   But this game one extra point (making it a 9), in my book, due to the fun factor.
   
   The story is great. It made me go back to Killzone 2 and 3 to pinpoint the timeframe only to find out that the most interesting part of the war was being fought by Admiral Grey and her gang of mercenaries.
   It might be hard to grasp how interesting the story is during your first play trough, but if you pay attention you realize all the conflicts behind the decisions. It clearly shows that there is no 'good' and 'bad' side in this war. It was the first time I really paid attention to it and wanted to know more about the Killzone lore.
   
   Then, there is the gameplay. Sure, controls take some getting used to and some tweaking I amped the sensitivity, for example. But once you get trough that, you'll be immersed in a beautiful, varied and exciting game. I truly came to admire how deep the gameplay can be when I went to complete all contracts that demand you to explore different weapons and different approach to the levels. But the varied level design is there from the get go. You can tackle the problems presented to you in a wide range of ways for me, the greatest sign of a masterfully designed game.
   
   Of course, you can just run and gun away (as you can in deep games like FarCry 3 or Deus Ex, for example) if you set it to easy. The game can look generic if you play it this way. I think many reviewers just did a rushed job, and didn't bothered to peel one more layer of the game to experience how great it is. And I'm talking about pure great level design regardless of it being on a handheld, running smoothly and beautifully what makes it even more impressive.
   
   So there you go, if you like shooters and own a Vita you probably already got this game. I'm writing to help out people who'll get the Vita later (maybe due to PS4 launch) to cut trough the garbage that many outlets have put out about this game. This is the best shooter on the go that you can find right now (2013), and it's better than many console shooters (I'm looking at you, Black Ops 2).… Expand

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8. DemKin

   Jun 8, 2016

   5

   Don't understand people's overexcited critics for this game. It's just a generic shooter, as bland as it gets, on Vita... Everything extremelyDon't understand people's overexcited critics for this game. It's just a generic shooter, as bland as it gets, on Vita... Everything extremely cliché and just... yeah, bland. The multiplayer runs smooth though, kudos. But still, bland. By all means avoidable.… Expand

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