The Mercs
A downloadable game for Windows and Linux
THE MERCS
In this real time war tactical game you command a team of ill-disciplined war veterans which can’t keep up a formation, but will give their lives to follow your orders
About the game
The game is currently on proof-of-concept stage ( so don't expect anything fancy :D )
We are currently exploring game ideas and testing what is funny.
Game-modes
Capture the flag
Each time a flag is brought to the base, one point is earned.
Domination
The team controlling the center of the map earns points.
Team death-match
One point for each character killed .
Characters
The dumdum
Long range rocket launcher
Engineer
Can set up turrets
Pyromaniac
Has a flamethrower
The vet
Weak character, heals allies when no enemies are around. Has a .45 pistol
Green Beret
Hand to hand combat
The hurler
Throws grenades
Juggernaut
Very slow and strong but with a powerful short range shotgun
Spray n' pray
All round character, most balanced.
How to play
Select units by left clicking, and then move them by right clicking on an empty spot on the map. All units attack their closest enemy automatically.
Engineer can only set up one turret (press Z on the keyboard), once is destroyed, the character must respawn before deploying another).
The bomb can be planted by pressing Z on the green circle
The vet will heal characters when no enemies are nearby.
Build your team
All units have different strength and weaknesses, make sure your team matches your playstyle and exploits your enemies' weaknesses.
Development log
- Alpha 4.0 releasedNov 11, 2022
- Alpha 3.0 releasedSep 09, 2022
- Alpha 2.0 releasedJul 10, 2022
- Alpha 1.0 releasedApr 20, 2022
Comments
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it's a good strategy game, I like the number of combinations and strategies that can be made with the different characters 👍🏻
thanks! stay tuned for more updates