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Killzone: Mercenary

The definitive PS Vita shooter and a must-have for any Killzone fan.
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84%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
89% User Score Based on 117 reviews
Critic Score 77%Based on 6 reviews

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PlayStationPlaystation Vita
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Killzone: Mercenary is a single player and multiplayer shooter game with thriller, business and science fiction themes. It was developed by Guerrilla Cambridge and was released on September 4, 2013. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Killzone: Mercenary is a first-person shooter video game and the second handheld game in the Killzone series. For the first time in a Killzone campaign, players can fight alongside Helghast forces as well as ISA specialists, carrying out missions that regular soldiers cannot. As a mercenary, players are free to decide which tactics and load outs they will use to fulfill their contract; employers w…

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89%
Audience ScoreBased on 117 reviews
graphics2 positive mentions

  • Exceptional graphics that rival console quality, making it the best-looking game on a portable system.
  • Engaging gameplay with a well-designed currency system that adds depth to both single-player and multiplayer modes.
  • Smooth controls and a variety of gameplay styles, allowing for both stealth and aggressive play.
  • The campaign is relatively short, leaving players wanting more content.
  • Multiplayer mode can suffer from technical issues and a lack of player base, affecting matchmaking.
  • Some players may find the difficulty level challenging, especially if they are new to the FPS genre.
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    The graphics in Killzone Mercenary are praised for their exceptional quality and smoothness, contributing to an engaging and thrilling gameplay experience. Players appreciate the visually stunning environments and the seamless integration of controls, enhancing both online and offline play.

    • “The graphics are exceptional, and the gameplay is almost flawless. Killzone Mercenary just gets better with each play, as there's always something new to discover.”
    • “The visuals are great, featuring extremely smooth and thrilling gameplay, along with an engaging control scheme and an addictive currency system. It's very fun to play through, whether online or offline.”
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    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Killzone Mercenary is praised for its exceptional graphics and smooth mechanics, offering an engaging and addictive experience both online and offline. Players appreciate the thrilling control scheme and the constant discovery elements that enhance replayability.

    • “From exceptional graphics to almost flawless gameplay, Killzone Mercenary just gets better and better with each play, as there's always something to discover while you are playing.”
    • “Great visuals, extremely smooth and thrilling gameplay, engaging control scheme, and an addictive currency system make it very fun to play through, whether online or offline.”
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Killzone: Mercenary is a shooter game with thriller, business and science fiction themes.

Killzone: Mercenary is available on PlayStation and PlayStation Vita.

Killzone: Mercenary was released on September 4, 2013.

Killzone: Mercenary was developed by Guerrilla Cambridge.

Killzone: Mercenary has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics.

Killzone: Mercenary is a single player game with multiplayer support.

Similar games include F.E.A.R. 3, Call of Duty: Black Ops - Declassified, MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, Far Cry, Resistance: Burning Skies and others.