Army Men

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In Army Men, become a sergeant leading plastic soldiers across 28 missions in diverse terrains. Command vehicles like tanks and jeeps, and utilize destructive weapons including grenades and bazookas. Direct airstrikes, paratroop drops, and air reconnaissance for strategic advantage.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Army Men is a nostalgic classic that brings back fond memories for many players.
The game retains its original charm and gameplay mechanics, making it a fun experience for fans of retro games.
It works well on modern systems, including Windows 10, with some minor tweaks needed for optimal performance.

The controls are outdated and can be frustrating, especially with the reliance on the number pad for movement.
The game has a steep difficulty curve, with many players experiencing cheap deaths and unbalanced gameplay.
There are technical issues, including crashes and poor AI, which detract from the overall experience.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is rooted in a nostalgic homage to World War II, primarily conveyed through an opening video reminiscent of newsreels. While the missions are challenging and allow for strategic gameplay, the narrative lacks depth, with characters feeling generic and the focus more on tactical execution than emotional engagement. Players often find themselves frustrated by resource management between missions, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “I haven’t deep dived into looking at any of the Army Men lore, but there’s been several games, and even way back here at the beginning, there’s a story!”
- “Most of the story we get is from the Army Men opening video, which is basically a callback to World War II newsreels.”
- “All soldiers are basically nobodies, and much of it feels like just going through the motions and applying tactics, instead of the story being hyper-emotional or super cool.”
- “Most of the story we get is from the army men opening video, which is basically a callback to World War II newsreels.”
- “Honestly, I would probably go play Army Men 3D if you want an easier time with this game's story.”
- “The most egregious fault is that resources, such as health pickups and weapons, do not get replenished between missions, if a map has multiple missions on it.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by outdated and clunky controls, particularly the use of number lock keys for movement instead of the more standard WASD setup, which many players find frustrating. While some aspects, like gun mechanics, are functional and the game presents a challenge, overall, the gameplay feels dated and could benefit from a remaster to address balancing issues and improve mechanics.
- “I truly love it and I didn't expect the gameplay to stick.”
- “In terms of gameplay, guns work well enough, and the game seems pretty challenging.”
- “If some developer ever produced a remaster of this game and fixed some major balancing issues and updated the mechanics (like being able to replenish your ammo for the special weapons), then maybe I would try this game again.”
- “The controls for this game are kind of weird; by default, movement is handled by the number lock keys instead of WASD. When this came out, there wasn’t really a standard movement control setup on the scene yet. Some games used WASD, others used arrow keys, and some outliers (like Army Men) used the number keypad instead.”
- “Army Men isn't that good; clunky controls, gameplay feels old, and it hasn't aged well.”
- “The mechanics and controls of the entire game just straight up suck.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently highlighted, with players finding it amusing despite the challenges and bugs. Many enjoy the nostalgic experience, noting that while the gameplay can be frustrating, it remains entertaining and funny, especially as they adapt to the controls. Overall, the humor adds to the charm of the game, making it a fun experience despite its flaws.
- “It's funny, I thought coming back to Army Men as an adult I might be slightly better at the game, and I am a bit more strategic and can play a little bit better... but on the whole, I feel pretty much just as terrible at the game as I did when I was ten years old.”
- “Great old-time game, has a lot of bugs but is still funny to play.”
- “Funny and fun game; the controls are hard, but after the first mission, you get used to it.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics evoke a sense of nostalgia with their old-school computer style and color palette, though they are considered somewhat dated. However, the sound quality detracts from the experience, featuring inconsistent volume levels that can be jarring.
- “The color palette, old-style computer graphics, and sound evoke pure nostalgia.”
- “The graphics are reasonably dated, adding to the charm of the game.”
- “The graphics are dated, but the sound quality is horrid; inconsistent volume (quiet at points then really loud dialogue) sounds like I'm listening to a record from the 1930s.”
- “The color palette and old-style computer graphics evoke pure nostalgia, but they feel outdated.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is noted for its loudness, which can be overwhelming, and there are technical issues in windowed mode that detract from the experience. However, many players fondly recall the memorable soundtracks and voice lines from their earlier gaming experiences.
- “I remember playing them for hours on my Windows 98 computer and can still to this day remember many of the levels, voice lines, and soundtracks.”
- “The music is loud as all hell, and the game straight up doesn't work in windowed mode.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The audio mixing is terrible; the music drowns out important sound effects.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its immersive and serious wartime atmosphere, which adds a unique and refreshing depth to the overall experience.
- “I love the serious wartime atmosphere that persists throughout the game.”
- “It's such a great, fresh atmosphere.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, while there are some compatibility and troubleshooting issues reported, the game's stability appears to be generally acceptable based on initial gameplay experiences.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I've experienced numerous bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
- “Connection issues are a constant problem, leading to frustrating interruptions.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the emotional impact of the game is minimal, with players feeling that the soldiers lack depth and the narrative primarily revolves around tactical gameplay rather than delivering a compelling or emotionally charged experience.