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"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 805 reviews
story38 positive mentions
stability6 negative mentions

  • Timeless masterpiece that evokes nostalgia for those who played it as children.
  • Simple and engaging gameplay, making it a great entry point for newcomers to the RTS genre.
  • Fun multiplayer experience with friends, allowing for battles with up to 8 players.
  • Frequent technical issues, including black screens and crashes on modern systems.
  • Poor unit pathfinding and AI behavior, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • Lack of skirmish mode and limited multiplayer functionality, reducing replayability.
  • story
    139 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally well-received, characterized by a nostalgic and humorous tone that blends military themes with the whimsical nature of toy soldiers. Players appreciate the straightforward narrative and engaging cutscenes that enhance character development, although some missions, particularly escort tasks, are noted for their difficulty and poor design. Overall, the campaign offers a fun and memorable experience, appealing to both new players and those revisiting the game from their childhood.

    • “The story may be a joke copy but it's great in the context of Army Men 90s humor and storytelling, the graphics even surprisingly hold up in 2023 for a game made in the 2000s.”
    • “The story is simple and fun, even on a replay, and while the dialogue is a little corny, it also has its charm, especially the one-liners from Bravo Company.”
    • “The storyline 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
    58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely regarded as outdated, reflecting its early 2000s origins, with many users noting that they have not aged well. Despite this, some players find the art style charming and nostalgic, and there are mods available to enhance the visual experience. Overall, while the graphics may not impress modern standards, they are often forgiven due to the game's enjoyable gameplay and nostalgic value.

    • “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 experiences, it suffers from issues like clunky unit pathing and repetitive mechanics, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite its graphical limitations and some unintuitive mechanics, many players appreciate the nostalgic value and the balance between simplicity and strategic depth.

    • “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 underrated, while others find it repetitive and unmemorable. Many players appreciate the soundtrack's ability to enhance the game's playful and military themes, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere, though opinions vary on its overall impact. Overall, the music is seen as a fitting complement to the game's unique premise and nostalgic charm.

    • “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 to 80s and 90s culture. While some cutscenes may be cliche, they still manage to elicit laughter, contributing to an enjoyable and lighthearted experience. Overall, the game's humor complements its engaging gameplay and creative settings, making it a delightful choice for fans of the genre.

    • “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.”
  • 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 low price. Overall, opinions vary from minor to fairly high replayability.

    • “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

    Reviews indicate that the game's monetization strategy is heavily reliant on data collection, including personal identifiers and online activity, which raises privacy concerns. Additionally, players criticize the excessive advertisements and perceive the game as a cash grab, particularly for casual gamers who may find it unapproachable. Overall, the monetization approach appears to detract from the gaming experience.

    • “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 is criticized for its poor optimization on PC, with users expressing frustration over its performance issues. Many believe that significant improvements are needed for it to be recommendable in its current state.

    • “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 time-consuming, with some missions, like mission 9, particularly noted for their repetitive nature. Many feel that extensive grinding is necessary to progress, suggesting it can be overwhelming.

    • “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

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting that while the graphics are decent, the sound design significantly enhances the overall experience, contributing to a great immersive environment.

    • “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 technical issues related to larger monitors and more powerful computers that may 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 narrative and enhances emotional engagement.

    • “Outstanding voice acting and character development that really yanks you right out of your chair and into the basement!”
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