T.R.A.G.: Tactical Rescue Assault Group - Mission of Mercy (1999)

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# T.R.A.G.: Tactical Rescue Assault Group - Mission of Mercy (1999)

## About This Game

T.R.A.G.: Tactical Rescue Assault Group - Mission of Mercy (known as *Hard Edge* in Japan and Europe) is an obscure 1998 PlayStation action-adventure game developed and published by Sunsoft. Set in 2046, it follows the elite T.R.A.G. team infiltrating the terrorist-occupied Togusa Building to rescue hostages and neutralize threats. After a trap wipes out most of the squad, survivors Alex and Michelle (plus recruitable allies like Rachel and Byford) must navigate fixed pre-rendered backgrounds, solve puzzles, battle enemies with melee combos and character-specific weapons, and uncover a sci-fi conspiracy. Inspired by *Resident Evil*'s survival horror mechanics but with more emphasis on squad-switching for puzzles and combat, it features tank controls, voice acting, and multiple endings based on speed. Clunky yet charming, it's a cult curiosity for PS1 fans—short (~6-8 hours), janky, and full of anime-style flair.

## Credits

- **Publisher**: Sunsoft
- **Developer**: Sunsoft
- **Platforms**: PlayStation (original), PSP/PS3/PS Vita (PS1 Classics digital re-releases)
- **Release Dates**:
  - Japan (as Hard Edge): December 3, 1998
  - USA: March 31, 1999
  - PAL/EU (as Hard Edge): May 20, 1999
  - PS1 Classics (PSP/PS3): 2007
  - PS Vita: 2012

## More Info

- [T.R.A.G.: Tactical Rescue Assault Group - Mission of Mercy on Giant Bomb](https://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/T_R_A_G_Mission_of_Mercy)
- [T.R.A.G.: Tactical Rescue Assault Group - Mission of Mercy on GameFAQs](https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ps/198879-trag/data)
- [T.R.A.G.: Tactical Rescue Assault Group - Mission of Mercy on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0488299/)
- [T.R.A.G.: Tactical Rescue Assault Group - Mission of Mercy on LaunchBox Games Database](https://gamesdb.launchbox-app.com/games/details/11442-trag-tactical-rescue-assault-group-mission-of-mercy)
- [T.R.A.G.: Tactical Rescue Assault Group - Mission of Mercy on MobyGames](https://www.mobygames.com/game/40448/trag-tactical-rescue-assault-group-mission-of-mercy)
- [T.R.A.G.: Tactical Rescue Assault Group - Mission of Mercy on RetroAchievements](https://retroachievements.org/game/17159)
- [T.R.A.G.: Tactical Rescue Assault Group - Mission of Mercy on Sunsoft Wiki](https://sunsoft.fandom.com/wiki/T.R.A.G._-_Tactical_Rescue_Assault_Group:_Mission_of_Mercy)
- [T.R.A.G.: Tactical Rescue Assault Group - Mission of Mercy on The Cutting Room Floor](https://tcrf.net/T.R.A.G:_Tactical_Rescue_Assault_Group_-_Mission_of_Mercy)
- [Hard Edge on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_Edge)
- [TRAG: Tactical Rescue Assault Group - Mission of Mercy Playthrough on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wxq6Uup3VY)