Mercs mode is as tense as it is addictive. Playing with a friend is a great way to build up your cash reserves without progressing further in the main story, and no co-op mission feels too similar to another.įor those looking for a bit of competitive action, Blacklist's Spies vs. These encompass a variety of objectives some are centered around taking out waves of enemies while others are grueling stealth missions that fail the second you or your partner alert a guard. That's not to say guards won't stumble across an unconscious body (don't forget to hide them) and say loudly, 'huh, he's knocked out,' before cautiously continuing along their path, but they're some of the more unpredictable opponents out there.Īnd if you want to change things up, there are plenty of optional co-op missions to try, some of which can be taken on solo.
These situations don't happen too frequently, but they'll keep you on your toes-as will the terrorists' use of guard dogs and RC-sized drones. You may hide in the shadows to get a feel for their patrol routes only to have them take an unexpected turn every now and then. 'The stealth and combat here are as graceful as they've ever been.'įor the most part, AI-controlled enemies are consistently challenging, and sometimes change things up when you least expect it.
