When comparing Mercenary Kings vs FORCED: Slightly Better Edition, the Slant community recommends Mercenary Kings for most people. In the question“What are the best local co-op PC games?” Mercenary Kings is ranked 34th while FORCED: Slightly Better Edition is ranked 71st. 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 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.
Pro Designed with co-op in mind
FORCED: Slightly Better Edition was purely designed for co-op.
Pro Offers tactically challenging gameplay
The game is challenging and really requires co-op and communication in order to figure out the maps.
Pro Designed for controllers and mouse/keyboard
All parts of the game work equally well with both control schemes, perfect for playing with 4 players in a couch with controllers.
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.
Con Co-op first, singleplayer second
While the game can be played singleplayer (and many enjoy it that way), a lot of people find co-op the only real way to play the game.
Con Can be quite difficult
For people expecting hack and slash the game will be a disappointment. It's meant to challenge even the most skilled co-op teams, so be ready.