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Army Men RTS

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86%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
stability, monetization
88% User Score Based on 836 reviews
Critic Score 78%Based on 1 reviews

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Army Men RTS is a single player and multiplayer real-time strategy game with a warfare theme. It was developed by Pandemic Studios and was released on December 20, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"Army Men RTS" is a real-time strategy game that brings the classic toy soldier franchise to life. Command green or tan army men, each with their own strengths and weaknesses, in battles across various environments. Utilize tactics, such as building bases and producing units, to gain an advantage over your opponents in this nostalgic warfare experience.

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88%
Audience ScoreBased on 836 reviews
story41 positive mentions
stability6 negative mentions
  • Nostalgic experience that brings back fond childhood memories.
  • Simple and enjoyable gameplay, making it accessible for new players.
  • Unique resource mechanics where destroyed units turn into harvestable resources.
  • Terrible unit pathfinding that can lead to frustrating gameplay.
  • Compatibility issues on modern systems, particularly with Windows 11.
  • Lack of multiplayer functionality and no skirmish mode, limiting replayability.
  • story
    145 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is characterized by a nostalgic charm reminiscent of "Toy Story," featuring a straightforward and engaging narrative that revolves around plastic toy soldiers in a whimsical military setting. Players appreciate the humorous dialogue, well-voiced characters, and creative mission design, although some missions can be frustrating due to poor pathfinding and difficulty spikes. Overall, the story adds a fun layer to the gameplay, making it enjoyable for both new players and those revisiting the game from their childhood.

    • “However, the excellent story and acting help smooth out the rough edges.”
    • “The story is fun, the game is good, and for those of us who played it as kids, the nostalgia is top notch.”
    • “The story line is done well too, blending silly Hollywood-style military machoism with the fact that everyone involved are plastic toy soldiers fighting in a backyard, very tongue-in-cheek.”
    • “The plot and characters are what you would come to expect from a 20-year-old game, but it is another key reason why the game is so enjoyable.”
    • “I played a few campaign missions until I got bored and promptly forgot about the game.”
    • “The story is basic.”
  • graphics
    59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game, originally released in the early 2000s, are widely regarded as outdated and chonky, with many users noting that they haven't aged well. However, some players appreciate the nostalgic art style and find that community patches and mods can enhance the visual experience. Overall, while the graphics may not impress by modern standards, they are often forgiven due to the game's charm and engaging gameplay.

    • “The graphics are exactly what they should be for this type of game and the gameplay is brilliant.”
    • “Despite the poor graphics and mediocre at best voice acting, this game remains as one of my favorite games of all time as it has seen me grow throughout the years.”
    • “A classic, graphics aged better than I imagined.”
    • “The graphics are dated, but it still works fine on newer machines.”
    • “Despite the poor graphics and mediocre at best voice acting, this game remains one of my favorite games of all time as it has seen me grow throughout the years.”
    • “Horrible graphics and gameplay, even for a game from some years ago.”
  • gameplay
    48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a blend of straightforward mechanics typical of RTS games, including base and unit building, resource management, and various gameplay modes such as campaign and multiplayer. While the game offers engaging and fun mechanics, it suffers from issues like unit pathing and occasional clunkiness, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite its simplicity and some repetitive elements, the nostalgic appeal and balanced gameplay make it a solid choice for both newcomers and veterans of the genre.

    • “The game strikes a fantastic balance between simplicity and engaging gameplay.”
    • “Its mechanics are straightforward, and the missions are well-designed to teach you the basics of resource management, base-building, and unit command without feeling overwhelming.”
    • “The gameplay is simple enough, as it's an RTS with a 100-unit cap and only two resources to manage, but revisiting it kept me entertained for a few weeks this winter.”
    • “The mechanics don't really allow you to do anything more advanced than that.”
    • “A lot of new mechanics I hardly used because of how unintuitive their introductions were, and I was trudging through later levels as if they were hell because of it.”
    • “Gameplay is a bit clunky considering the units have terrible pathing (which is almost unforgivable when minesweeper pathing is paramount to success in some missions), but luckily that's a disadvantage shared with the enemy.”
  • music
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising it as brilliant and fitting the playful, military theme, while others find it repetitive and unmemorable. Many users appreciate the soundtrack's ability to enhance the game's nostalgic charm and immersive experience, particularly noting its variety and the quality of the voice acting. Overall, the music is seen as a strong aspect of the game, contributing positively to the overall enjoyment despite some criticisms.

    • “The soundtrack is amazing, 10/10.”
    • “The music is absolutely brilliant and incredibly underrated.”
    • “I loved the idea of melting down plastic and drawing energy from batteries to make a toy army, and the music helps give it that playful Toy Story feel.”
    • “Music, while not memorable, makes you feel as if you're marching in a military platoon instead of playing with toy soldiers.”
    • “The music is stock but fits the theme, and the graphics are old but escape the uncanny valley by sheer virtue of the subject matter.”
    • “--- music is decent, but very repetitive.”
  • humor
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players noting its charming story, funny voice acting, and nostalgic references that resonate particularly with fans of 80s and 90s culture. While some cutscenes may be cliche, they still manage to elicit laughter, contributing to an enjoyable and lighthearted experience throughout the campaign. Overall, the game's humor, combined with its engaging gameplay, makes it a delightful throwback for many players.

    • “With a great story, enjoyable music, plus funny voice acting.”
    • “The humor in cutscenes is sometimes cliché and predictable but still succeeds in making you laugh or at least smile.”
    • “The story may be a joke copy, but it's great in the context of army men 90s humor and storytelling; moments in the game are a joy, and the fighting can be intense.”
  • stability
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game varies significantly among users; while some report it runs smoothly on platforms like Steam Deck and Windows 10, others experience issues such as freezing on launch, screen glitches, and the need for extensive troubleshooting to get it to work. Overall, the game seems to function well for many, but compatibility problems persist for others, particularly on older systems.

    • “Runs great on Steam Deck.”
    • “Runs great in Steam Play.”
    • “Runs great; I don't know about the people having issues on Windows 10 since it runs great for me and I'm on Windows 10.”
    • “A few minutes of troubleshooting later, and it runs safely on Windows 10/11 (I guess it's because it's an old game, so there might be an issue).”
    • “A day of troubleshooting later, I was able to get it to run on my Windows 10 PC through a bizarre combination of safe mode, forced compatibility, and others.”
    • “When launched, the game freezes on a black screen and that's just about it.”
  • replayability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is mixed; while it may not appeal to everyone, particularly those without nostalgia for pre-2010 games, it offers enjoyable gameplay with numerous strategies that can keep players engaged. For those who appreciate older titles or seek a casual gaming experience, it provides decent replay value, especially given its accessible controls. Overall, opinions vary from minor to fairly high replayability depending on individual preferences.

    • “It also has great replay value, as it is not super in-depth of an RTS; you can watch a show and play this game no problem.”
    • “The controls are great and the strategies are numerous, making it a lot of fun and providing a lot of replay value.”
    • “+fairly high replayability.”
    • “Yeah, it's not a whole lot of replay value unless you really have nostalgia for games from before 2010. If you do have that desire to revisit those experiences, or if you are younger and can appreciate an older game, it's not bad for the price.”
    • “There's minor replayability, and I'll tell you why.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game has received criticism for its heavy reliance on user data collection, including personal identifiers and online activity, which raises privacy concerns. Additionally, players have noted an overwhelming presence of ads and perceive the game as a cash grab, particularly for casual gamers who may find it unapproachable.

    • “And the links they send me to have too many ads... don't buy the game unless you're a tech wizard - casual player that uses a laptop.”
    • “And the last point is this game being on Steam is fine, but it just feels like a big cash grab to me.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant optimization issues on PC, leading to poor performance that detracts from the overall experience. Many users express frustration, stating that it feels unoptimized and unplayable in its current state. Without improvements in optimization, recommendations for the game are unlikely.

    • “Unoptimized garbage.”
    • “It was not optimized at all to run on PC.”
    • “If this game was optimized for PC, I would recommend it, but not in this state.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and reminiscent of past experiences, with some suggesting it requires significant time investment, likening it to needing a "second life" to manage the repetitive tasks.

    • “Just like I remembered, and mission 9 is also exactly as tedious as I recalled.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers generally find the atmosphere to be impressive, enhanced by cool sound design and satisfactory graphics, contributing to an overall engaging experience.

    • “The graphics are okay, the sounds are cool, but the atmosphere is great!”
    • “The immersive atmosphere really draws you into the game world.”
    • “Every detail contributes to an incredible atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is noted to be impactful, though some users mention that technical issues related to larger monitors and more powerful computers can detract from the overall experience.

  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The character development in the game is praised for its outstanding voice acting, which effectively immerses players in the story and enhances emotional engagement.

    • “Outstanding voice acting and character development that really pulls you right out of your chair and into the story!”
    • “The depth of each character's backstory and growth throughout the game is truly impressive.”
    • “I was amazed at how the characters evolved based on my choices, making every decision feel impactful.”
    • “Outstanding voice acting and character development that really yanks you right out of your chair and into the basement!”
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Army Men RTS is a real-time strategy game with warfare theme.

Army Men RTS is available on PC, Windows, PlayStation 2, Nintendo Gamecube and others.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Army Men RTS.

Army Men RTS was released on December 20, 2017.

Army Men RTS was developed by Pandemic Studios.

Army Men RTS has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Army Men RTS is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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