Free fan recreation launched on PC

Staff Fortress 2 and Hotline Miami are an unlikely match, however within the realm of just-go-for-it-and-see-what-sticks fan video games, this funky fusion works properly sufficient. Midnight Mercenaries, a top-down motion recreation launched without cost on Sport Jolt, enables you to cleave by means of closely armed enemies as acquainted TF2 lessons just like the Scout, Heavy, and Spy. It’s undoubtedly value a run-through when you’ve obtained the time. (Thanks, Rock, Paper, Shotgun.)

Think about smacking a Hotline Miami goon from afar with a baseball, or unloading a minigun on a room of baddies (then blowing your self up with a barrel). That’s Midnight Mercenaries.

The creator, GermanPeter, additionally has an prolonged playthrough on YouTube (embedded right here) when you simply need to take a peek with out committing to a full set up on Home windows.

Very similar to the supply materials, the motion might be frenetic till you get a correct really feel for the ground plans and the way the AI would possibly react to your plan of assault. Generally, you may have the fitting thought, however there’s one thing off and the entire thing will get derailed. Dying might be instantaneous — for you and your foes. And past the enduring Hotline Miami framing, Midnight Mercenaries additionally works to duplicate the distinctive kits for every TF2 class.

As a lot as I usually caught with a shotgun within the Hotline video games, I don’t thoughts adapting to totally different playstyles, and that’s form of the attraction right here. A few of the previous tips nonetheless work in opposition to the tremendous deadly however less-than-bright AI, whereas different occasions, relying on the extent format, it’s essential to work with — not in opposition to — your character’s specific set of expertise.

It’ll hold you in your toes, but it surely’s not unfair

In response to the developer, the intention is to have “honest enemy placement that stops enemies from sniping you from off-screen.” There’s additionally a respawn choice, so you’ll be able to take one other crack on the present flooring with no ton of stress. After all, excessive rating chasing is a significant a part of Hotline Miami, and that holds true for Midnight Mercenaries too.

The story setup isn’t significantly memorable — I discovered it exhausting to purchase into, given the characters concerned. There’s additionally no topping the actual deal’s soundtrack. However when you’re on the lookout for acquainted Hotline Miami motion with a neat sufficient TF2 twist, that is it.

Simply be careful for these blended-in bottomless pits. Each dang time!

Jordan Devore

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