Game Mode Information

The "Mercenaries" is an unlockable mode in Resident Evil 4. The objective of the game is to kill as many enemies as possible until the Evacuation Chopper comes to pick you up. You'll start with 2 minutes, but time can be increased when collecting "Time Bonuses." The player can gain extra points by executing a combo. This happens when the player kills an enemy right after another. You have a total of 11 seconds between kills to keep it going. There are also big red chest located around the maps. These contain "Combo-time" (Bonus Time) that can be used to increase the points earned for killing an enemy. But be fast, this bonus last a total of 30 seconds.

Maps & Information

Stage #1

This map is placed in the village center. You can now walk behind the Curch and both Barns can now be accessed, the small house in the back now has windows as well. The village is full of the standard Villagers and a total of 6 Bella Sisters that will spawn, each worth 5,000 points when eliminated. Some Villagers will sprout a Plaga, but it will be the standard type "A" Plaga. There is a total of 5 minutes and 30 seconds worth of time that can be collected, as well as 3 combo-time bonuses.

Complete stage with 4 stars will unlock "Ada Wong" to be played in the Mercenaries.

Stage #2

This is the Los Illuminados Military base, you should recognize it upon selecting. This is filled with Military Ganados as well as a total of 3 J.J. Ganados, each worth 10,000 points when defeated. There are 12 time bonuses, when collecting all 12 will give you 6 minutes of playing time, as well as 3 combo-time bonuses. Some Ganados will sprout a Plaga, but It will only be the standard type "A" Plaga.

Complete stage with 4 stars will unlock "HUNK" to be played in the Mercenaries.

Stage #3

This stage takes place at the beginning of character 3-1, the Castle wall. This stage if full of Zealots and includes 3 Garradors, each worth 7,000 points when defeated. There is 6 minutes and 50 seconds worth of time on this map and 3 combo-time bonuses. Zealots have a chance to sprout the Plaga type "B" instead of Plaga type "A" on this map. So be careful because this Plaga is very dangerous and can instantly kill the player.

Complete stage with 4 stars will unlock "Jack Kra" to be played in the Mercenaries.

Stage #4

This is a unique map to the mini-game. It's a dockyard with multiple warehouses that can be entered. This map features an enemy that isn't found in the campaign and he's call "Mega Dr. Salvador." There will be a total of 2 that spawn each worth 5,000 points. There are also Military Ganados and they have a chance to sprout Plaga type "A" when attacked. This map has a total of 7 minutes and 30 seconds worth of bonus time and 3 combo-time bonuses.

Complete stage with 4 stars will unlock "Albert Wesker" to be played in the Mercenaries.

Unlockables

If you manage to obtain 5 stars in all 4 stages with all 5 characters, you'll them be rewarded with the powerful Magnum known as the "Handcannon." This weapon will be free to purchase but upgrading it will cost Pesetas. After fully upgrading it, you'll now have the option to purchase unlimited ammo for it.