Cybermercs: The Soldiers of the 22nd Century

About

Cybermercs: The Soldiers of the 22nd Century is a sci-fi action RPG set in 2114 where players lead a squad of cybernetically enhanced soldiers battling alien threats on distant colonies. Combat focuses on real-time weapon switching and tactical positioning as you navigate crumbling bases and hostile environments. Missions range from base defense to open-world exploration, with character progression tied to unlocking advanced cybernetic upgrades and heavy artillery. The story follows a fractured alliance between Earth and its colonies after mysterious creatures sabotage humanity’s off-world settlements, forcing mercenaries into the fray. The game stands out for its frenetic, Diablo-inspired combat loop and early focus on multiplayer co-op, which was uncommon in RPGs at the time. While its 1998 release date means dated visuals, fans of fast-paced sci-fi tactics often cite its replayability and modular character builds. The blend of resource management and adrenaline-fueled firefights has earned it a niche following among retro RPG enthusiasts.

Storyline

Earth, in the year 2114, was suffering from a population crisis and exhaustion of natural resources. The atmospheric conditions fluctuated to the extreme and no life on the earth could avoid being damaged by the intense heat and cold. Moreover, the portent of the fourth glacial age accelerated colonization of other planets and migration of citizens to another galaxy. There was soon found a planetary system that was formed around the same period as the Earth's solar system and wished to build a utopia there. As the atmospheric conditions of the 4th and 5th planets were suitable for human habitation, each nation immediately dispatched special work forces to develop colonies for their benefit. The Governor General, focused on the development of the colony. The relative peace of this arrangement, however, was short-lived. Unidentified life-forms attacked the 6th colony and completely destroyed the installation. Troops were sent to the colony to regain control of the situation but they were ill prepared to face the life-forms, and defeated outright... Subsequently, mercenaries who had previously earned livings defending merchant cargo ships from pirate attacks, were invited with the promise of great rewards, to aid the Governor General's troops in the destruction of the alien threat. Equipped with the latest high-tech weaponry, as well as genetically and cybernetically enhanced, the mercenaries have become the most powerful weapon in the fight against the creatures. The colony, once utopia filled with new hopes, has become a deadly battle field where the distinctions of life and death are no longer meaningful.