General tips | Basics Prototype Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

1. Try to have the soldier's appearance available all the time. It seems it gives you the most abilities and opportunities - stealing tank without raising the alarm, using the artillery, infiltrating enemy bases, etc.;

2. Master the art of quick shapeshifting. Many times you'll find yourself in a situation, in which you'll get out of enemies' sight for a second or two. It seems it is possible to change the appearance in such a short time. This'll fool the opponents, so learn to change your shape fast;

3. From time to time complete some side mission, like those about movement, finishing enemies in a limited amount of time, etc. Thanks to that you'll get extra Evolution Points, which you may spend on new upgrades;

4. Destroying bases and hives is a great way to earn extra Evolution Points. In case of infected hives, it is always good to use a helicopter. Mutants won't be able to reach your machine. If you want to blow up some military bases, choose a tank. A heli would be a nice target for all the anti-air weapons located near the main army building. A land unit should therefore do more damage;

5. One of the toughest enemies in the whole game is the Strike Team. Their units are marked with icons of thunders on your map and radar. They consist of helicopters and flying UAV detectors - that's why it is quite difficult to run away from a Strike Team. They arrive at the battlefield only when prompted. When an enemy calls for reinforcements, a red-black icon appears above his head (or armor, as it might be a vehicle as well). If you manage to finish the enemy before he ends his radio transmission, the Strike Team will not arrive. Once you obtain the ability to hijack and pilot helicopters, you won't have much trouble eliminating Strike Teams. Note this'll give you huge EP bonuses;

6. Hijacking helicopters flying above you is much easier if you use the Flying Kick ability. Once you spot a machine worth hijacking, jump, lock on it and perform a Flying Kick. This way you'll get near the helicopter. Quickly tap the button responsible for entering vehicles. Then get near the cockpit, rip out the window and kill the crew. This whole thing is, of course, connected with some risk - if you tap the button too late, Mercer will simply kick the heli, inflicting some damage;

7. If you manage to complete an event and earn a bronze or silver medal, try it again after obtaining some new skills. Maybe as an enhanced Mercer you'll get the gold?

8. Not every base contains valuable people, whose special skills can be obtained by consuming them. Bases with important soldiers are marked with a standard icon with an extra plus sign on your map.