Can you replay missions for cash?
All of the missions can be replayed, but if you want to get any extra bucks you might have to look for the ones that have become slightly tougher. For example, if you had already played a mission that involved doing something in a set amount of time the next time you play it you might have to do it in a shorter amount of time. Another example might be that there are many guards and you have to kill them all, or you aren't aloud to kill anyone. There is no way to replay the same mission the same way.
Prove/disprove planes we can fly.
The only air vehicles you can fly are helicopters; period.
Are pistols a primary or secondary weapon? Do they take a slot?
It dose take up a slot.
Are there any cruisers or large battleships in the game?
They are in. You are able to drive many water vehicles also. From fishing boats to small destroyers. They are powerful and fun to drive around in with the water.
Will there be lots of pop-in or low-poly textures?
No. The game play is really smooth with no lag. There is a fade draw distance in between areas.
When falling from a considerable height does your body stay straight and upright like in the first game?
No. Now when you fly from the window of a stolen car you REALLY fly! Oh the wonder of Rag-doll effects. Although, after you fall, even if you fall face first with your back bent backwards, you still get up from a sitting position. I asked the team about it and it seems that they just ran out of time to really work on it, besides it makes your Merc a real bad-ass to get up after having his/her spine bent in a very odd angle.
Does C4 stick to people?
No. They run as soon as they can when they see you fire a weapon so no real chance of that happening.
Will there be world-placed Easter Eggs?
Yes, but they wouldn't tell us what or where they are.
Can we blow holes in the sides of buildings with explosives?
Yes! They are playfully called "Merc Doors"
What's the status of the Deck of 52 System?
They have used the idea but there is not a set 52 people that you have to get.
Are there parachutes?
Yes but not for the player.
To the developers: Just your personal opinion how cool is the game and do you like it?
Everyone I talked to about this question had sounded very proud about their work and very happy with the result.
Will the PS2 version have the same map and main missions?
Yes but it is very condensed from the 360, PC, and PS3 versions. One of the developers answered that it is very much like having a whole other game.
What are the cheat codes?
There are no cheat codes. Period.
Describe the day/night cycles and how it works.
Mostly when you go to different areas you will feel a different ambiance. The music, lighting, and feelings all change.
Will the PS2 version have the grappling hook and button mash mini games?
Yes.
Will the PC version have any exclusive content?
No. The only thing PC users can do differently then 360, PS2 and PS3 is customize Controls.
What will the PC requirements be?
Actually if you do a lot of PC gaming, chances are you already have what is required. For more details they do have the requirements on the website.
Will you be able to record what you do in the game?
Only if you use a third party application. The game itself has no way to record anything you do.
Is there a memorial of some type to Mercs 1 present in Mercs 2?
There is dialog and one charactor, but other then that there are no posters, pictures or any other references.
Will there be a holding cell for anyone you capture as you play through the game?
Mercs is not a zoo (My words not a developer's). There will be no way for you personally to interrogate whomever you capture. So no.
Are the Chinese back in the game?
Yes. Colonel Peng is now a General. The most I can say though is if you hated him in the last game your going to love him in this one.
What will happen if you attack a given faction?
Any faction in the game will be pissed off at any given point in time. If you attack them they will attack you back.
Will the game take advantage of the dual/quad core processors?
Yes.
How many playable mercs are there?
You have the 3 main Mercs, but there is a Helicopter pilot (Ewan), a mechanic (Eva), and the aircraft pilot (Mischa) that you can hire to help you in the game though they are not available to play.
How will the other two mercs fit into the story when we are playing the game?
Some of the dialog will reference the other Mercs, but you will never ever meet them in play.
Will a mercs theme and gamer pictures be eventually release on Xbox Live?
Yes.
Are there customizable vehicles in the game?
No. But there are over 100 different vehicles in the game for your little heart to play with and make explode. Once you unlock the mechanic you can unlock cooler vehicles (my personal favorite is the Norse Wind).
Do the AN soldiers have different accents?
Yes the Oil company soldiers have three different accents. A surfer, a New Yorker, and your everyday Joe. Every faction speaks English. The Civilians speak English also. Although it would have been fun do do individual languages as in the last game, it took way too much time, It was hard to make the jokes written in English work in other languages, and it just really was difficult to make it all work out correctly.
Are all vehicles available for support drops?
Destroyers and Cargoships are not available for drop.
Will we be able to dual-wield weapons?
No.
Is there a flamethrower or a mini gun?
No.
Is there an airport?
Although I did not see one, the developers told me there was. I am inclined to believe them.
How sneaky can I get?
As long as you are quiet you can pretty much pick people off like popcorn. If you are spotted however, you must pick off all of the men because one will run to the side and start calling for backup! You have a set amount of time before they finish their call.
How many outfits does each merc have?
3, but you must unlock them.
Is it possible to keep all factions happy throughout one play-through?
No. No matter how sneaky you are, no matter how many disguises you use, some one will always be not completely happy with you.
Can you jump out of a helicopter and grapple in mid-air to another one?
Yes but it is extremely difficult. Also it is not highly recommended because there are no parachutes.
How improved is the AI?
Well, they are a lot smarter. Think of your average high school graduate then you have the AI. If you're sitting in a truck for over 10 minutes staring at them, they are going to come over and see what just what the hell you think you're doing staring at them. If they have orders to kill you they will try like hell to kill you.
Do vehicles have a "weak spot?"
Yes but they didn't tell us where of course.
How many charges of C4 can we hold?
Between 5 or 8 depends on whom you're playing as.
Why do they update the web site so rarely?
Have you ever had something big and important to do and tried to get done within a very short amount of time with more then 10 people expecting it not only to be done in a timely manner but to entertain them and wow their senses every step of the way? long story short, there was no real time to keep it updated.
When we clear an LZ in the game, can we set up defenses like vehicles that we place to guard the entrances?
If you want to, but you don't have to. If there is an open area you can make a landing zone or you can take over an outpost.
Will Colonel Garret lead the AN once again?
No.
When the heli is left hovering and unattended, will enemies attempt to steal it?
The AI in this game is out to get you. They will steal your transport before the seat is even cold.
How much does falling out of a heli hurt?
If you're at full health you can get up again and run away, but if you were already wounded you're looking at a bit less life then you started with.
Will the slow motion typed game-play when under 20 health from the last game make a return?
It's different this time. It still looks like you're drunk but you don't go all matrix about it.
Will you be able to turn off all HUD?
No, but if you are sniping it dose disappear until you're out of that mode.
How does fire work?
You cannot set a fire line, but when things catch on fire they go up fast.
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