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Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction | Xbox

Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction | Xbox

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  • Our take on the Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction | Xbox

    Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction is an open-world war action game for the original Xbox, set in a fractured North Korea after a military coup. You play one of three mercenaries — Chris Jacobs (tougher), Jennifer Mui (stealth) or Mattias Nilsson (faster) — and work through a bounty list called the Deck of 52 while balancing four rival factions that trade missions, vehicles and supplies for your loyalty. Its draw is freedom: a large map, drivable and flyable vehicles, destructible buildings and a faction system that reacts to what you do. It sits alongside Grand Theft Auto-style open worlds and Pandemic's own Star Wars: Battlefront in scope, and owners rate it among the better sandbox games of its generation for its variety and faction interplay, though the shooting and driving feel dated next to later open-world titles.

    Best forOpen-world sandbox fansPlayers who like faction reputation systemsAction fans who enjoy vehicles and destructionRetro Xbox collectors
    Pros
    • Large open map with land, air and sea vehicles
    • Four factions that react to your missions and reputation
    • Three playable mercenaries with distinct strengths
    • Deck of 52 bounty structure gives clear goals
    • Destructible environments and a wide arsenal
    Cons
    • Graphics and controls show their age
    • Combat can feel repetitive over long sessions
    • Faction reputation can lock out content if mismanaged
    • No modern re-release or online play

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    What reviewers say

    Owners remember it as one of the strongest open-world action games of the sixth console generation, praised for its freedom, faction system and vehicle variety. Common complaints are dated visuals, loose shooting and repetition once the novelty fades.

    What people mention
    • Open worldPraisedOwners highlight the large map and the freedom to roam and tackle objectives in any order.
    • FactionsPraisedThe four-faction reputation system is called the game's best idea, rewarding loyalty with vehicles and intel.
    • VehiclesPraisedTanks, helicopters and civilian cars are seen as a big part of the fun.
    • CombatMixedShooting works but feels loose and repetitive to some players.
    • GraphicsCriticisedVisuals and animation are described as dated even for the original Xbox.
    • RepetitionCriticisedSome owners say missions blur together after the first few hours.

    About the Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction | Xbox

    Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction is a free-roaming war action and driving game for Xbox. It is set in North Korea after General Choi Song assassinates his father, President Choi Kim, takes control of the country and cuts ties with the outside world. The game opens as the Australian Navy intercepts a North Korean freighter carrying nuclear weapons meant for sale to terrorist cells.

    Players choose one of three mercenaries. Chris Jacobs, from North America, can sustain higher damage. Jennifer Mui, from Hong Kong, is proficient in stealth. Mattias Nilsson, from Sweden, runs faster than the others. Each speaks different languages, which makes him or her more or less suitable for work with particular factions.

    The game has open-ended play in a large world. Players take bounties on the "Deck of 52", a list of the most wanted people in General Song's regime. Four factions offer resources such as vehicles and supplies, plus missions that earn money. Completing missions for a faction earns intel on bounty locations, though bounties can also be tracked down without it.

    Platform
    Xbox
    Genre
    Free-roaming war action and driving game
    Players
    1 player (offline)
    Media
    DVD-ROM, 1 disc
    Video
    Progressive Scan (480p)
    Audio
    Dolby Digital
    Playable characters
    Chris Jacobs, Jennifer Mui, Mattias Nilsson
    Compatibility
    Xbox 360 compatible
    Storage
    Supports Memory Unit
    Developer
    Pandemic Studios, LLC
    Publisher
    LucasArts

    Questions and answers

    Is Mercenaries worth playing today?
    If you enjoy open-world sandbox games and can accept dated graphics and controls, it still offers a large map, vehicles and a faction system few games of its era matched.
    Which mercenary should I pick?
    Chris Jacobs takes more damage, Jennifer Mui is better at stealth and Mattias Nilsson runs faster. Pick based on whether you prefer direct fights, sneaking or mobility.
    How does the Deck of 52 work?
    It is a bounty list of 52 wanted regime figures. Taking them down in any order drives the story and unlocks rewards.
    Can I play it on a newer Xbox?
    It is an original Xbox disc. Backward compatibility depends on the console model, so check compatibility for your system before buying.
    Does it have multiplayer?
    The game is built around a single-player campaign; there is no online multiplayer.
    Where is the Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction | Xbox cheapest?
    At ZypherTrading, for $7.96, as of our latest check.

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