Mercenaries 2: World in Flames is the sequel to Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction which was released on the original Xbox way back in 2005, now 3 years on and here we are with another healthy fix of carpet bombs, turret mounted jeeps, and one bad ass Swede who sports a Mohawk that is the envy of every heavy metal fan around the world.

World in Flames takes stage in the beautiful land of Venezuela, and although you’d rather love to drive around and take in the sights there are actually bigger fish to fry. Greeted by an old friend named, Blanco, Mattias is introduced to Venezuelan millionaire, Ramon Solano, who has asked Mattias for his services in rescuing his close friend, and Venezuelan Army General, Carmona.

Upon rescuing Carmona and returning him to the villa, Solano makes 2 crucial mistakes, he doesn’t pay Mattias his fee and tries to kill him. In failing to kill Mattias he does manage to shoot Mattias in the arse. Now while it may seem kind of funny it actually does it’s job, gives reason for the game to be set in Venezuela and also gives meaning to the destruction you leave behind. Revenge on the man that shot you in the arse, effective and simple.