Monday, August 20, 2012

Metal Slug x Paul Robertson x Tribute Games = Mercenary Kings

Although I've long appreciated run-and-gunners like Contra, Gunstar Heroes and Metal Slug, they don't often find their way into my busy, game-playing schedule.

Still, whenever a run-and-gun game with an interesting hook or look is announced, it tends to catch my attention.

Case in point: Tribute Games' in-the-works PC release, Mercenary Kings.

The crew at Tribute Games previously created both Ninja Senki and Wizorb, so you know Mercenary Kings is going to be boss, too--especially with artist and animator Paul Robertson (Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game) on board.



As is so often the case these days, you and I and everyone else can help bring Mercenary Kings to market thanks to a rather well-supported Kickstarter campaign--which has raised about two-thirds of its $75,000 goal thus far, with 23 days to go.

I'd totally pledge $250 or more to the effort, by the way, if the folks at Tribute Games not only offered a physical copy of Mercenary Kings, but a physical copy of Wizorb, too. (I'm sure that sounds like a strange request, but they're already giving digital copies of the latter release to those who donate $15 or more.)

(Via tinycartridge.com)

6 comments:

Pix3l said...

Skeptical about it...
I do not think will be very successful.

Bryan Ochalla said...

Are you saying you think the Kickstarter won't be successful or the game itself won't be successful, Pix3l? Regardless, why do you think that?

I thought both of Tribute Games' last titles were really good, so I have to imagine this one will be, too. I guess I won't know for sure, though, until it's released!

Pix3l said...

It 'a feeling, despite being a one-minute video, seems little lacking in substance.
If the choices of the level design are those that I think (and I've seen in the video), then we will have a title of poor substance and mere appearance.
I'm very doubtful about it's good quality watching this video ...

Bryan Ochalla said...

Hmm, well, you may be right in the end, Pix3l -- that this game winds up being a bit thin when it comes to content/gameplay. I hope not, but you never know! Personally, my fingers are crossed...

Viewtiful_Justin said...

I'm excited for it. I think it looks like a pretty great time, honestly!

Bryan Ochalla said...

Yeah, it certainly looks good -- and fun, too -- in the video, doesn't it, Justin? My only worry is that this genre generally isn't one that gets me excited. So, it'll have to be mighty good for me to plop down much money on it. Of course, maybe the fine folks at Tribute will look down on me with pity and give me a review copy ;)