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

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 176 reviews

story4 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Army Men is a nostalgic classic that brings back fond memories for many players, capturing the essence of childhood gaming.
The game features a variety of weapons and vehicles, providing engaging gameplay and strategic options for players.
It works well on modern systems like Windows 10 and 11, allowing a new generation to experience the game with some minor tweaks.

The controls are outdated and cumbersome, primarily relying on the number pad, which can be frustrating for new players.
The game suffers from a steep difficulty curve and unbalanced gameplay, often leading to cheap deaths and frustrating experiences.
Technical issues such as crashes and unresponsive controls detract from the overall enjoyment, making it hard to recommend for those unfamiliar with older games.

story
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
83%
7%
The story in the game is primarily conveyed through an opening video reminiscent of World War II newsreels, with missions that offer a mix of tactical gameplay and resource management challenges. While the narrative lacks depth and emotional engagement, players appreciate the open-ended mission structure and the nostalgic charm of the Army Men theme. However, the difficulty and resource limitations can frustrate players, making it a challenging experience overall.
- “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.”
- “- In-depth story line”
- “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
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
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Gameplay is characterized by outdated and clunky controls, primarily using the number lock keys 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, the overall experience feels janky and has not aged well since its 1998 release. A remaster addressing these issues could potentially improve the gameplay experience significantly.
- “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 kinda 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
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently highlighted by players, who find it amusing despite the challenges and bugs. Many express nostalgia, noting that while they may have improved strategically, the game's inherent quirks still lead to a comically frustrating experience reminiscent of their childhood. Overall, the humor adds to the enjoyment, making it a fun, albeit challenging, experience.
- “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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The graphics evoke a sense of nostalgia with their old-style computer aesthetic and color palette, though they are considered dated by modern standards. However, the sound quality detracts from the experience, featuring inconsistent volume levels that can be jarring.
- “The color palette, old style computer graphics, sound, just pure nostalgia.”
- “Graphics are dated reasonably, but the sound quality is horrid; inconsistent volume (quiet at points then really loud dialog) sounds like I'm listening to a record from the 1930s.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is noted for being excessively loud, which can detract from the overall experience, especially in windowed mode where the game reportedly has issues. However, many players fondly recall the memorable soundtracks and voice lines from their earlier experiences, highlighting the lasting impact of the game's audio.
- “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.”
- “God damn the music is loud as all hell, and the game straight up doesn't work in windowed mode.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is praised for its immersive and serious wartime atmosphere, which consistently enhances the overall experience and feels both fresh and engaging.
- “I love the serious wartime atmosphere that persists throughout the game.”
- “It's such a great, fresh atmosphere.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that the game has notable compatibility and troubleshooting issues, which can affect stability. However, those who have played it find the experience generally satisfactory despite these concerns.
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the emotional aspect of the game is lacking, with players feeling that the soldiers are portrayed as insignificant and the narrative fails to evoke strong feelings, often reducing the experience to mere tactical gameplay rather than a compelling story.

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