When comparing Race the Sun vs Mercenary Kings, the Slant community recommends Mercenary Kings for most people. In the question“What are the best PSN games on PS4?” Mercenary Kings is ranked 12th while Race the Sun is ranked 43rd. The most important reason people chose Mercenary Kings is:
This game features a good weapon customization system. The only downside is that this can lead to a certain level of grindiness – but not too much.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Everchanging levels
Pro Nice soundtrack
Pro Pretty graphics
Very simple, yet beautiful.
Pro Really good physics
The physics in the game are really responsive and have a really good feel to them.
Pro Deep weapon customization allows for plenty of choice in how you would like to play
This game features a good weapon customization system. The only downside is that this can lead to a certain level of grindiness – but not too much.
Pro Awesome pixel art by Paul Robertson shows off a very polished game
If you don’t know Paul Robertson, check him out. From Adult Swim animations and dozens of video games to feature films such as Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Paul Robertson has quite the catalog of really great pixel animations and graphics.
Pro Great game for those who like Metal Slug
Mercenary Kings is the spiritual sequel to Metal Slug: a two-dimensional, pixel-based, side-scrolling action shooter with co-op multiplayer.
Pro Online or local co-op multiplayer, up to 4 players
Mercenary Kings offers local or online co-op for up to four players.
Cons
Con Controls need to be tighter
Pressing down to shoot does not always fire at once, meaning missed opportunities. After a while this can become quite a nuisance.