[ML23]

Master Level 2-3, Ship Deck, in Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D! Learn strategies for defeating Majini, grabbing time bonuses, and achieving an SS-rank.

Alright, let's tackle Level 2-3, the Ship Deck! This stage feels a bit more compact than the Public Assembly, especially if you're used to RE5 Mercs. You've got three time bonuses to snag here, and if you can break all of them, getting that coveted SS-rank will be a piece of cake.

Keep an eye out for the Big Man Majini. They're basically beefier versions of the regular Majini, taking more hits to bring down. Your best bet is to blast them with a heavy hitter like a magnum or shotgun, or just unload your machine gun. They've got a nasty, fast lunging hook, so try to take them out before they get too close. You *can* melee them, but honestly, it's usually not worth the risk unless you're playing as a character who can do it super easily.

Mission Objective: Defeat 25 Town Majini.

As soon as you spawn in the alcove between some containers, the Majini are going to start swarming you. Get right into it with melee kills from the get-go! You'll see a 60 SECOND TIME BONUS in the tunnel to your right as you exit the alcove – run and grab it immediately.

Now, don't just charge into the area past that tunnel. Instead, turn back around, take a right, and follow the path that snakes past some stacked containers. Your first stop is the alcove between these crates – you'll find a green herb there. The next alcove over holds another 60 SECOND TIME BONUS. Snag that, and then keep following the path behind it, taking out any Majini in your way.

Look up towards the stacked crates in the distance; you'll spot another time bonus perched up high. Head into the dead-end area ahead, then look to your right. You'll see a ladder. Climb it, turn left, and then run to the next ladder. This one will get you up onto the crates. From there, make a dash for the final 60 SECOND TIME BONUS. Once you've broken that, just finish off any remaining Majini to complete the mission!

SS-rank tips:

• Seriously, grab all three time bonuses. It makes a huge difference.
• Don't forget to thin out the Majini herd as you move towards each bonus. This helps keep your kill count up and your timer healthy.
• When those Big Man Majini show up, hit 'em hard with a heavy weapon right away. Getting rid of their annoying, fast attacks is key.

Recommended Skills:

• Old School (level 3) – Super handy for reloading your inventory on the fly.
• Lucky 7 – Gives you extra time for every melee kill, which is awesome for racking up points.