King and Empress are employees of the Colonel, fighting against the CLAW Corporation, a flimsy excuse for a private army on a once-deserted Island. It shows respect to many titles, the biggest being Metal Gear Solid through the communication screen I chuckled and grinned stupidly as I watched the silly dialogue unfold between characters. The customization options are many, and there are a host of Easter eggs that I found, which filled me with nostalgia and joy.
One of my guildmates in Final Fantasy XIV, as well as my good friend Phil, joined me in the woods they also showed me a few neat tricks with my gun to make the most of my damage. Most of my play was single player, but I did get fortunate towards the end, and grabbed a friend or two to cause some carnage with me. Character stats do not change depending on which character you choose, so pick whichever you prefer. I started my adventure into the wilderness blasting defenseless animals as “Empress,” the female of the team. This alone has made me glad I have PSN+, because Mercenary Kings is a blast from the past with a touch of the future.
Originally released early last year on Steam, thanks to Kickstarter, Mercenary Kings now has online multiplayer (four players), local co-op, and a PS4 release, free to PSN+ users. Your every step is a warning to anything before you that they are most likely about to explode in a hail of bullets. In Mercenary Kings, you play as King (or Empress) and you are the most badass mercenary walking the planet. Though the same artist – the fantastic Paul Robertson – provides design, the gameplay is incredibly different. Mercenary Kings is a title by Tribute Games, famous for their console title, Scott Pilgrim vs.