Army Men 3D
- January 01, 2000 00:00 AM PST
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.
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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 game's 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.
