Nintendo 3DS eShopResident Evil The Mercenaries 3D for Nintendo 3DS
About Resident Evil The Mercenaries 3D for Nintendo 3DS
Resident Evil The Mercenaries 3D takes the fast bonus mode from the main series and turns it into a full game of its own. There is no long campaign here. Instead you pick a familiar fighter like Chris, Jill or Wesker and drop into compact arenas filled with hostile villagers and monsters. Your only goals are survival and the highest score you can earn before the timer runs out. It is pure arcade pressure from the first second.
Movement and aiming feel close to the main Resident Evil games of that era, with over the shoulder shooting and quick melee attacks when enemies get close. Chaining kills builds your combo and adds precious seconds to the clock, so smart positioning matters as much as aim. Characters can be customized with skills and alternate outfits, and missions grow meaner as you climb the ranks. A friend can join through local or online play, turning the score chase into teamwork under pressure.

| Genre | Action |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Platform | Nintendo 3DS |
| Release | 2011 |
| Available on | Physical copies for Nintendo 3DS |
This score chaser is now a cartridge hunt. The Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS closed in March 2023, so new digital purchases are no longer possible. Look for a physical copy at a retailer that still stocks older 3DS games, or through a seller you trust. Owners who bought the game digitally before the store closed can still access their purchased games, so their high scores and unlocks remain within reach.
For quick bursts of tense action it still hits the spot.
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What's inside
- Famous Resident Evil fighters to play as
- Score focused missions against the clock
- Combo chains that reward smart positioning
- Skills and outfits to unlock over time
- Solo play plus cooperative missions
Best for
Best for Resident Evil fans who love arcade score chasing. Short missions make it ideal when you only have a few minutes to play.
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