Mercenaries

 Xbox
Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 65 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 65
  3. Negative: 0 out of 65
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  1. Edge Magazine
    70
    An incredibly solid universe with barely a technical glitch to be found, but it's soulless and almost bereft of plot or character. This is a sandbox game that's begging for a purpose. [March 2005, p.80]
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  2. AltGaming
    70
    The biggest praise that can be heaped upon the title is the fact that mere moments after turning my Xbox off, I was craving another piece of the enjoyable action. And isn't that what gaming's all about?
  3. GamerFeed
    70
    It's definitely entertaining and the game carries the GTA vibe well, but with very little story, it degenerates into a mindless blast fest that, while fun for a little while, loses its mustard the longer you play.
  5. netjak
    65
    The one shining ray of hope in this game is the hopefully more game companies will seek to utilize more Asian heroines with British accents. Come on, LucasArts...it's the least you can do after this stinker.
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  6. games(TM)
    60
    Explosions certain are fun, to a point, but when that point is all a game has to offer we just can't help wanting something else. [March 2005, p.108]
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Awards & Rankings

19
#19 Best Xbox Game of 2005
16
#16 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2005
78
#78 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2005

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User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 62
  3. Negative: 4 out of 62
  1. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Mar 23, 2023
    8
    "Grand Theft Auto" in North Korea. Or something like that. This is a fantastic, military-based action game that blends an open-world with lots"Grand Theft Auto" in North Korea. Or something like that. This is a fantastic, military-based action game that blends an open-world with lots of big explosions. It's like a Michael Bay movie crossed with Rockstar's GTA formula. You take down baddies for money and can use the cash on bigger guns for your next target. Gameplay can get repetitive, but if you want to bomb the crap out of stuff, this is the perfect game for you. I would rate it with an 8.6 out of 10.… Full Review »
  2. 0007
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    Best game ever. Other than the dates driving and lack of fast travel, it remains a masterpiece. I truly hope there will be a remake or anotherBest game ever. Other than the dates driving and lack of fast travel, it remains a masterpiece. I truly hope there will be a remake or another sequel soon.… Full Review »
  3. karelpica99
    Dec 21, 2017
    10
    Excellent f....ng game. I can't believe how bad ass this is. F.... gamepro for giving it an 80. They've always sucked ass.
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