Commando Classic
Mercs
Sega Saturn · Shoot 'em Up
Mercs
Deep cut
| System | Sega Saturn |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Commando |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Developed by Capcom, Mercs arrived on the Sega Saturn as a shoot 'em up. This Saturn release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1990.
Among the 33 Saturn shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #17 by legacy score.
It is part of the Commando series; on the Saturn you can also try Commando. The series also appears on other systems with Commando (7800) and Commando (2600). Capcom also made Resident Evil, Street Fighter II and X-Men vs. Street Fighter for the Saturn.
Mercs supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the Saturn hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Mercs is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Mercs walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Mercs.
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Playing Saturn games today
Many of the Saturn's best games never left Japan, and original discs can be expensive. Rec0m88 lists Saturn support for players who own their games.
Mercs FAQ
Who made Mercs?
It was developed by Capcom.
Is Mercs multiplayer?
Yes. Mercs supports up to 2 players.
How long does Mercs take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Mercs typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Mercs on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.