Mercs
Mercs is a shoot 'em up influenced by Ikari Warriors. You are an anti-terrorism soldier, and must rescue a former President from a Central African revolutionary gang. You run through each of the 8 levels, which primarily scroll horizontally, shooting everyone before they can shoot you. At times you will have to shoot trees and other scenery to progress. Finding strategic placings is important, especially as you can't shoot while on water. Most of the time you are on foot, but at times you can hijack vehicles of shot foes. There are improved weapons, smart bombs and energy recharges to collect. Each of the 8 levels ends with a large vehicle requiring multiple shots to destroy.
- Genre
- Shooter
- Year
- 1987
- Developer
- Capcom Co., Ltd.
- Publisher
- SEGA Enterprises Ltd.
- Players
- 1
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Mercs frequently asked questions
How do I play Mercs online with a friend?
Mercs (Master System) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play Mercs on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Mercs in the Master System library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Mercs netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play Mercs for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
Play Mercs on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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