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Mercs: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Mercs (1990): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team3 min read✓ Fact-checked
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Mercs (1990) is a shooter, platform, arcade video game, available on Arcade, C64, Wii, Genesis/MegaDrive, Amiga, ACPC, SMS. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 76/100 on IGDB.

What is Mercs about?

The players are members of a covert counter-terrorist team of mercenaries known as the "Wolf Force". The aim of the game was to rescue the former President from rebels in the fictional African country of Zutula, which bears resemblance to the apartheid regime in South Africa. The game has six main levels, plus the final level where your mission is to rescue the former U.S. president from the Hercules Transport. The game's arsenal include real-world machine guns, shot guns, flame throwers, and grenade launchers. Several missions even have pilotable vehicles available.

Key details

Mercs was released in 1990 and supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative. Platforms: Arcade, C64, Wii, Genesis/MegaDrive, Amiga, ACPC, SMS.

Should you play Mercs?

A solid 76/100 aggregate score makes Mercs a safe pick for fans of shooter, platform, arcade.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Mercs?

Mercs is a shooter, platform, arcade game, released in 1990.

What platforms is Mercs on?

Mercs is available on Arcade, C64, Wii, Genesis/MegaDrive, Amiga, ACPC, SMS.

Is Mercs good?

Mercs has an aggregate score of 76/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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