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Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D

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Walkthrough for Mission Level 3-5: Deserted Island in Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D. Learn how to defeat the Popokarimu boss, find time bonuses, and achieve an SS-rank.

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Walkthrough for Mission Level 3-5: Deserted Island in Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D. Learn how to defeat the Popokarimu boss, find time bonuses, and achieve an SS-rank.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    From the start, turn around and grab the 30-second time bonus behind you. Popokarimu will be ahead near a red barrel.
  2. 2
    Blast the red barrel as Popokarimu passes it to stun him and potentially kill nearby Bui Kichwa enemies.
  3. 3
    When Popokarimu falls, run to its tail and attack the pinkish weak point with a powerful weapon like a shotgun, magnum, or rocket launcher.
  4. 4
    After Popokarimu recovers, break the wooden barrel and crate to your left for ammo. Then, grab the 30-second time bonus below the stairs.
  5. 5
    Run up the stairs, look right, and grab the 60-second time bonus along the path.
  6. 6
    Turn back and enter the corridor leading to the cave.
  7. 7
    Turn around in the corridor to face the top of the stairs. When Popokarimu climbs the stairs, blast the red explosive barrel at the top to stun him.
  8. 8
    If Popokarimu flips over and is out of close range, use a long-range weapon to hit its tail weak point.
  9. 9
    Run into the tunnel. Break the wooden crate for ammo.
  10. 10
    Exit the tunnel and grab the 60-second time bonus in the open area.
  11. 11
    Turn back towards the tunnel entrance, aim at the red explosive barrel, and lure Popokarimu towards it. Blast the barrel when he's near.
  12. 12
    Attack Popokarimu's tail weak point when he flips over. With aggressive play, he should die.
Tips
  • Explosive barrels are crucial for stunning Popokarimu.
  • The weak point is the pinkish portion on the bottom of Popokarimu's tail.
  • Use powerful weapons like shotguns, magnums, or Krauser's rocket launcher on the weak point.
  • Hand grenades can also deal significant damage to the tail weak point.
  • Proximity bombs can be used to make Popokarimu fall over.
  • Popokarimu can fly; aim for its tail weak point to shoot it out of the air.
  • Be ready to press on-screen buttons if Popokarimu performs a charge attack.
  • For an easy SS-rank, equip Krauser's weapon set, grab the first time bonus, and hit Popokarimu with two rockets (one in the tail) after the initial explosive barrel damage. Alternatively, shoot the explosive barrel with an arrow then use two rockets.
  • Fight towards each time bonus, weakening Popokarimu along the way.
  • Krauser's rocket launcher is highly effective, requiring only two direct shots to the tail weak point.
  • If out of range, use any long-range weapon on the tail weak point; all damage adds up. Avoid using shotguns at long range.

Recommended Weapon Sets:

  • Krauser (two direct shots to tail weak point = dead Popokarimu)
  • Rebeccau (explosive rounds can stun and weaken Popokarimu quickly)
  • Barry (The M500 magnum will kill off Popokarimu quickly)

Recommended Skills:

  • Old School (level 3) [for inventory reloading]
  • Giant Killing [for taking more damage per hit on Popokarimu]
Defeat Popokarimu.

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