Tiny Troopers
- August 24, 2012
- Kukouri
- 8h median play time
It's not the best at anything it does, but it is fun, and is probably best used as an introduction to RTS games for younger players and newcomers to the genre
Get on SteamTiny Troopers is a thrilling spiritual prequel to the twin-stick shooter, Tiny Troopers: Global Ops. Command a team of small soldiers through 30 deadly missions, facing various objectives and enemies. Upgrade your troopers' abilities and equipment to increase their chances of survival, as the casualty rate is high and fresh recruits are always available.
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Reviews
- Cute graphics and light-hearted gameplay make it a fun casual experience.
- Offers a good progression system where soldiers level up and can be customized with various upgrades.
- Zombie mode adds extra fun and replayability, making it enjoyable for short gaming sessions.
- Controls can be frustrating, especially for a PC game, as it feels like a mobile port.
- Gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, leading to boredom after a short time.
- Perma-death of soldiers can be punishing, and the game lacks a save feature during missions.
- story203 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 91 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal, primarily consisting of mission briefings with no overarching narrative, which some players find disappointing. While the missions offer varied objectives and allow for character progression through promotions and upgrades, the gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth. Overall, the focus is more on action and gameplay mechanics than on storytelling, making it suitable for casual play rather than those seeking a rich narrative experience.
“I personally like how your units have a name and rank up as they battle through missions.”
“This is a fun little game about a rag-tag pair of soldiers that, through a series of missions, rise through the ranks and have more and more specialists available to their squad.”
“Guide them through 30 deadly missions with varied objectives: destroy enemy armored formations, save hostages, and eliminate enemy generals, to name but just a few.”
“There is no apparent storyline.”
“The missions are linear and unoriginal.”
“While its cute visuals and simple gameplay mechanics may entertain casual players seeking a quick gaming session, others may find its lack of depth and repetitive missions to be less engaging.”
- gameplay82 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Tiny Troopers is characterized by its simplicity and accessibility, making it enjoyable for casual players seeking quick sessions. While the cute graphics and straightforward mechanics are appealing, many reviewers noted that the gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a loss of interest over time. Overall, it offers a fun experience for those looking for an easy-to-learn top-down shooter, but may disappoint players seeking a more complex and engaging tactical experience.
“The gameplay is simple and somewhat addictive.”
“The gameplay itself is fun, and is diverse enough so that you won't bore too quickly.”
“Game loads quickly, gameplay itself is quick to pick up, and the graphics are cartoony but fantastic.”
“While its cute visuals and simple gameplay mechanics may entertain casual players seeking a quick gaming session, others may find its lack of depth and repetitive missions to be less engaging.”
“I very quickly lost interest and found it repetitive and boring, even after putting in about an hour of gameplay.”
“The game betrays its mobile roots, especially in its curtailed control scheme, and in its rather limited options on the field, which severely hamper strategic depth; the sound effects can be annoying; the camera can get awful; mission variety is lacking; the gameplay boils down to the same monotonous routine of point and click.”
- graphics82 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as cute and cartoony, reminiscent of Playmobil or classic 90s titles like "Cannon Fodder." While some players appreciate the charming aesthetic and colorful visuals, others criticize the graphics for being basic and lacking depth, with performance issues noted despite the fun design. Overall, the graphics are seen as adequate for casual gameplay, though they may not impress those seeking more advanced visuals.
“The graphics were impressive from the start and I am having a great time.”
“Cute, colorful graphics work well, along with some nice explosion effects.”
“Graphics are super fun and really good as well as for the game mechanics.”
“The graphics are rather bad too…”
“Performance is also very poor given the (not particularly complex) graphics.”
“Technically, the graphics are not good at all but from an aesthetic point of view some may find the graphics cute or fun.”
- humor26 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its humor, featuring cute and engaging voice acting that adds to its charm. Players appreciate its lighthearted, war-movie-based jokes and find it to be a fun, easy time killer, reminiscent of classic titles like Cannon Fodder and Worms. Overall, it delivers a humorous experience that enhances the simple gameplay, making it enjoyable for casual play.
“Highly recommend this game, cheap, funny, and well worth the laughs.”
“Funny voices, reminds me of worms.”
“This game delivers simple action with a dash of humor, only requiring a modicum of skill to fully complete the missions.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The optimization of Tiny Troopers is criticized for being subpar, with poor performance despite its simple graphics. Reviewers note that the game lacks polish and could benefit from smoother mechanics, although its charm and good price-performance ratio somewhat redeem it.
“In my personal opinion, this game could have been more optimized and they could have made several mechanics much smoother, but overall it is somehow pretty charming with its goofy graphics, sounds, and silly comments here and there.”
“- really good price-performance ratio”
“Performance is also very poor given the (not particularly complex) graphics.”
“In my personal opinion, this game could have been more optimized and they could have made several mechanics much smoother, but overall it is somehow pretty charming with its goofy graphics, sounds and silly comments here and there.”
“Far from being polished and optimized, Tiny Troopers is an okay, casual top-down shooter with simple gameplay.”
- music6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been widely criticized as boring or non-existent, leading some players to mute it entirely and replace it with their own playlists. This lack of engaging music has been described as oddly unnerving, particularly for fans of the original Cannon Fodder, who miss its iconic theme.
“Boring music; I just muted it and replaced it with Spotify.”
“There is no music whatsoever, which is oddly unnerving.”
“For anyone who played the original Cannon Fodder, do you remember the main theme song? Is there a link for it anywhere?”
- stability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game is generally stable and bug-free, providing an enjoyable and challenging experience. However, some players have noted occasional bugs that can affect gameplay.
“So far, the game is bug-free, provides good fun, and is quick, while at the same time offering some challenge.”
“The game is buggy sometimes.”
“The game is buggy sometimes.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a test of patience, as they can choose to either tackle missions at their own pace without upgrades for added challenge or grind for cash to purchase upgrades and dominate missions. This dual approach allows for varied gameplay experiences, catering to different player preferences.
“Overall, it has mostly been a test of patience, taking missions at my own pace and attempting to beat them without any upgrades for more challenge, while ensuring every soldier stays alive, or grinding for cash to buy all upgrades and try to stomp the missions head-on.”
“Grinding for resources feels tedious and repetitive, making the gameplay drag on longer than it should.”
“The constant need to grind for levels and equipment takes away from the enjoyment of the game, turning it into a chore rather than an adventure.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization model is generally well-received, as players appreciate the absence of aggressive in-app purchase prompts, which enhances the gameplay experience. However, some users note that the availability of certain resources, like intel packs, without real-money costs can lead to imbalances in the game.
“The monetization model feels exploitative, with constant prompts to spend money on in-game items that should be earnable through gameplay.”
“It's frustrating that the game locks essential features behind a paywall, making it hard to enjoy without spending extra cash.”
“The reliance on in-app purchases detracts from the overall experience, as it feels like the game is designed more to extract money than to provide fun.”
