Success! I played level three of the Mercenaries mode again, which gave me enough money to buy the rifle and a big stock of ammunition. Then I took it out and did the level pretty easily by finding safe spots and using the zoom.


I got surprised once or twice – just enough to make it fun! – and had to heal myself at one point, but it wasn’t too hard.


Look, I got my first S rank. Pretty good, eh?

I have to say, I am really, really enjoying this. I can see all the faults, but it’s just excellent fun. I think you should be cautious before buying it, because the controls and tiny, tiny arena-style levels will put people off, but don’t dismiss it out of hand.