Across three gameplay modes including Campaign and Great Battles for both formats and dedicated LAN and Internet multiplayer modes for the PC version, ARMY MEN: RTS players are constantly faced with a variety of challenges and strategic decisions throughout the game that have direct impact on the abilities of the troops. With Army Men II, 3DO seems to have corrected a number of the original game's issues. The problem is, Army Men II fails to cash in on its solid premise and ends up feeling more like a version 1.1 release than a full-fledged sequel.
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Army men 3D proves that war is hell.. .in a fun sort of way, letting you watch your toy soldiers duke it out in 3D like you always wanted.
SNIPING PRIVATE RYAN
You play as Sarge, a plastic army soldier with a mission--actually, multiple missions, from search-and-rescue to search-and-destroy. Most objectives require a steady hand (like when sweeping for mines), expert driving skills (when manning jeeps, tanks, and more), and an eagle eye (for sniping). Army Men is Metal Gear Solid without all that messy thinking getting in the way.
The games multiple missions are not easy considering that only a few shots from snipers are enough to end the game, requiring you to recommence from the beginning. That's unfortunate when you're really into a mission--and downright frustrating when it happens for the umpteenth time!
YOU'RE IN THE ARMY NOW
Although there are a variety of weapons and items (such as explosives, grenades, land mines, and flame-throwers), it's hard to see much detail thanks to heavily-pixelated graphics and severe clipping and meshing. From afar, you can't tell an enemy from a tree. Meanwhile, the sound is 'could-be' heaven: It could be Command and Conquer, it could be The Dirty Dozen--it could be turned off.
Controlling Sarge is tricky, but manageable. You can shoot low, roll, and get a better sight on a target, but there is no strafing. Driving vehicles and throwing grenades also requires some practice (thank the almighty Patton there's an extensive training mode).
WAR--WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR?
Army Men tries to be all that it can be, but ultimately the game will appeal only to military sadists who have tons of patience and a real bloodthirst for killing the enemy. Sounds like a job for Major Mike.
ProTips:
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- You can safely step under a grenade's arc and shoot the grenadier.
- Be sure to throw the grenade slightly in front of your target-unless they're on a slope, of course.
- When using the minesweeper, make sure to clear every nook and cranny between the posted signs.
- Roll to avoid enemy fire.