Mercs
Mercs is a 1990 top-down run and gun arcade game developed and published by Capcom. Game has up to three players available for play. The players are members of a covert mercenary team known as the “Wolf Force”.
The team is composed of Joseph Gibson (Player 1 in blue), Howard Powell (Player 2 in red), and Thomas Clarke (Player 3 in yellow).
Their objective is to rescue a former President from rebels in the fictional African country of Zutula, which is administered by an apartheid government.
System: CPS1 Developer: Capcom Released: 1990
Instructions:
Click on the “Start Game” button above (you many need to wait and close the advertising first) to start the game. Once loaded you can customize your controls (either keyboard or gamepad/joystick), screen settings, etc. Settings can be saved. You can also save (and load) your progress in the game. If you have any problems, check out the Help! section for solutions.
Mercs, also known as Senjou no Ookami II in Japan, is a run-and-gun arcade game developed and published by Capcom in 1990. The game was later ported to various home consoles, including the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES).
In Mercs, players control one of three soldiers – Bill Rizer, Sam “Sergeant” Stone, or Ed “Missile” Brown – as they battle their way through waves of enemy soldiers and bosses in a variety of exotic locations. The game is known for its fast-paced gameplay and challenging difficulty level.
One of the standout features of Mercs is its detailed, hand-drawn graphics and animation. The game’s characters and environments are highly detailed and visually impressive for a game of its era.
Mercs also features a wide variety of weapons and power-ups that players can use to defeat their foes, including machine guns, bazookas, and airstrikes. Players must use their reflexes and strategic planning to take down their enemies and emerge victorious.
Overall, Mercs is a fun and engaging run-and-gun game that is sure to appeal to fans of the genre. Its detailed graphics, varied weapons, and action-packed gameplay make it a classic of the arcade era.