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BlowOut vs Mercs

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BlowOut
BlowOutLead elite mercenaries and blast mutated beasts with experimental weapons.
Mercs
MercsCovert mercenaries battle to rescue a president in fast‑paced arcade action
Overview
Description

As Major John "Dutch" Cane you command a squad of mercenary commandos equipped with over‑the‑top experimental armaments. The game thrusts you into ten intense levels where mutated beasts and alien insects threaten humanity. Your arsenal includes a 20 mm pump‑action shotgun, an eight‑meter flamethrower, a plasma rifle, a machine gun and even an eight‑inch nailgun, letting you blast through walls, ceilings and floors to uncover secrets and power‑ups.

Players join the elite counter‑terrorist unit Wolf Force, tasked with rescuing a former U.S. president from rebels in the fictional African nation of Zutula. The game spans six main levels plus a final showdown aboard the Hercules Transport, blending platforming, shooting, and vehicle piloting. Armed with real‑world machine guns, shotguns, flamethrowers and grenade launchers, you can team up in co‑op mode or go solo, navigating tight corridors, open battlefields, and piloted vehicles to complete the high‑stakes mission.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
First-Person Shooters
Third-Person Shooters
Best for
Fans of classic sci‑fi shooters
Arcade action fans
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
$19.99
release date
2003-10-28
1990-12-31
Specifications
developer
Terminal Reality
Capcom
publisher
Majesco Entertainment
U.S. Gold, Capcom, Tec Toy
age rating
ESRB T
ESRB E10+
multiplayer
Single player
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
60/100
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Wide variety of experimental weapons
  • Fully destructible environments
  • Fast‑paced, action‑heavy gameplay
  • Available on multiple consoles and PC
  • Fast‑paced arcade action
  • Diverse weapon arsenal
  • Co‑operative multiplayer mode
  • Varied level design with vehicle segments
Cons
  • Level design can feel repetitive after a while
  • Graphics are modest by modern standards
  • Enemy AI lacks depth
  • Graphics are dated by today’s standards
  • Overall campaign length is relatively short
  • Control responsiveness can feel stiff at times
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The Verdict

AI-generated from listing data

Both games cost the same, but BlowOut offers single‑player sci‑fi action with destructible environments, while Mercs adds co‑op multiplayer and vehicle segments.

Key differences

  • •BlowOut is single‑player only; Mercs supports two‑player co‑op.
  • •BlowOut features fully destructible environments; Mercs uses retro pixel art.
  • •Mercs includes drivable vehicle missions; BlowOut does not.
  • •BlowOut released in 2003 on modern consoles and PC; Mercs is a 1990 arcade‑style title for older platforms.
  • •Age rating differs: BlowOut T (teen) vs. Mercs E10+ (everyone 10+).
DimensionWinner

Gameplay & fun factor

Mercs adds co‑op and vehicle sections, giving more varied arcade experiences than BlowOut's single‑player focus.

Mercs

Platform availability

BlowOut runs on PS2, PS3, Xbox 360 and PC; Mercs is limited to legacy arcade/older systems.

BlowOut

Price & value

Both are priced at $19.99.

Tie

Multiplayer / co‑op

Mercs includes cooperative multiplayer; BlowOut is single‑player only.

Mercs

Content & replayability

Mercs offers six levels with vehicle missions and co‑op, providing more gameplay modes than BlowOut's ten repetitive levels.

Mercs

Difficulty & accessibility

No specific difficulty metrics provided for either; both are rated for similar age groups.

Tie

Graphics & performance

BlowOut, though modest, runs on newer hardware; Mercs uses dated pixel art and targets older platforms.

BlowOut

Choose BlowOut if…

Buy BlowOut if you want sci‑fi shooter on modern consoles/PC and don't need co‑op.

Choose Mercs if…

Buy Mercs if you value co‑op arcade action and vehicle segments over modern platform support.

Common questions

Do either of these games support online multiplayer?

No; BlowOut is single‑player only, and Mercs only offers local co‑op.

Which game runs on current consoles?

BlowOut supports PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC; Mercs is limited to legacy systems.

Is there a significant difference in price?

Both are priced at $19.99, so cost is identical.