Army Men II
- December 20, 2017
- The 3DO Company
Get on Steam"Army Men II" is a warfare game that brings plastic soldier combat to household locations such as the kitchen, bedroom, and garage. Equipped with unconventional weapons like magnifying glasses and spray cans, players lead the Green forces in battle against the Tan troops, with the goal of controlling the kitchen sink. The game promises intense combat and the satisfaction of melting enemy troops into plastic puddles.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game evokes strong nostalgia for players who enjoyed it in their childhood, providing a trip down memory lane.
- The soundtrack features classical music, which some players found enjoyable and fitting for the game's atmosphere.
- Despite its age, the game still offers fun gameplay mechanics and a unique mix of action and strategy.
- The removal of multiplayer and skirmish modes significantly detracts from the overall experience, leaving only the campaign.
- The mouse controls are problematic, with many players experiencing issues that hinder gameplay.
- The game has not aged well in terms of graphics and mechanics, leading to frustration for some players.
- story19 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The story in the game has been described as having interesting potential but is ultimately poorly executed, lacking significant impact on gameplay and missions. While some missions are enjoyable and nostalgic, the overall narrative feels underdeveloped, with minimal backstory and ineffective storytelling elements. Players express disappointment over the reliance on story mode and the absence of multiplayer options, leading to a quick completion of the campaign without much replay value.
“Army Men 2 is one of those games that takes you back to your childhood. Well done! You probably have one great imagination or one messed up imagination. Army Men 2 is an isometric shooter with some light RPG/RTS elements. You play as Sergeant Hawk, on a mission to rid the world of the evil Tan Army using a variety of weapons. Underneath all the challenges, there is a gem waiting to be played, so grab your rifle and helmet and get ready for one hell of a war. I would highly recommend this game.”
“Great story potential and new characters.”
“The story sounds interesting and has high potential, but it is executed poorly and has little impact on missions.”
“I guess this version of the game will just sit in my Steam collection pile to collect dust once I finish the storyline once again!”
“However, I finished the main story in a couple of days, and with the confusing removal of multiplayer, there is not much else to do.”
“I don't mind a few CG cutscenes (it's an Army Men game, not MGS), but if they are going to have a more complex story, they should do better storytelling.”
- music7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's soundtrack features a mix of classical music from composers like Wagner and Rimsky-Korsakov, which some players appreciate for its richness, while others criticize it for being low quality or poorly chosen. Overall, opinions are divided, with some enjoying the retro feel and others finding the music disappointing.
“I love how the game's soundtrack is comprised of classical music, featuring composers like Richard Wagner, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Edvard Grieg, and Gioachino Rossini.”
“If you're looking for a fun retro game with great music, get this one.”
“The music is no longer those military drumbeats throughout every level and is instead mostly low bitrate tunes of classical music.”
“Soundtrack is really bad, like bottom of the free music barrel bad; disabling music will resolve this.”
“Weird music choices; I don't know how to explain this (lol), but it's not that bad.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game show their age, reflecting nearly 20 years of development, yet they maintain a certain charm that resonates with nostalgia. While not up to modern standards, the visuals are considered solid for their time, and players appreciate the game's ability to evoke fond childhood memories despite some outdated elements. Overall, the graphics are deemed acceptable, especially for those who can overlook the limitations of older technology.
“Graphics are solid for the age considering it is almost 20 years old.”
“Though the graphics are obviously not as good as today's standards, everything looks pretty good; just don't expect widescreen because this game was designed for square monitor screens that were standard back in the day.”
“As an adult, I can say with confidence that this game has aged well, mechanically and graphically.”
“Some parts really show their age; the graphics of the game will instantly show how old it is, but despite being old, it still is endearing.”
“Army Men 2 is one of those games that take you back to your childhood. Well done! You probably have one great imagination or one messed up imagination. Army Men 2 is an isometric shooter with some light RPG/RTS elements. You play as Sergeant Hawk, and your mission is to rid the world of the evil Tan Army using a variety of weapons, for example, grenades, bazookas, and the ever-present flamethrower. Unfortunately, the graphics are out of date, and your AI partners are not the smartest. Some of the levels can be so difficult that they will make you pull your hair out. But underneath all the crap and grime, there is a gem waiting to be played, so grab your rifle and your helmet and get ready for one hell of a war. In conclusion, I would highly recommend this game.”
“Graphics are solid for the age, considering it is almost 20 years old.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring a blend of real-time tactics and top-down shooter elements, but suffers from finicky controls and issues with squad movement. While the single-player experience allows for solo play and troop management, the removal of multiplayer in the Steam version is a notable drawback. Overall, the game has aged well in terms of mechanics and graphics, despite some distracting elements.
“Gameplay is a little finicky, as you can't walk through squad mates and occasionally get stuck behind them, but for most sections of the game you can solo it as Sarge and call up your troops whenever you feel like you need backup.”
“As an adult, I can say with confidence that this game has aged well, mechanically and graphically.”
“Sounds like an improvement, but for a real-time tactics game set in a war environment, it's seriously unfitting and distracting as hell from the gameplay.”
“Gameplay is a little finicky, as you can't walk through squad mates and occasionally get stuck behind them. Controlling them is a bit of a hassle, which later titles rectify, but for most sections of the game, you can solo it as Sarge and call up your troops whenever you feel like you need backup.”
“Gameplay is okay in the sense of objective and combat, a strange mix between RTS and top-down third-person shooter.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game has shifted away from a gritty wartime feel, with characters like Sarge adopting a more badass persona and soldiers frequently delivering quips, which may detract from the intended seriousness of the setting.
“They've sacrificed the gritty wartime atmosphere, with Sarge sounding more badass and other soldiers frequently delivering quips.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the tension and immersion that I expected.”
“Despite the setting, the game fails to create a compelling atmosphere, making it hard to feel invested in the experience.”
