Army Men: RTS (Real Time Strategy)

by 3DO

Product Features

• Three playing modes
• Real-time strategy
• Easy-to-learn controls
• 3D graphics
• Multiplayer action

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000631VX
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: March 26, 2002
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,495 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #1 in Video Games > PlayStation 2 > Strategy > Real-Time
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Army Men RTS is a deep and strategic adventure that doesn't intimidate like other real-time strategy games. It features an intuitive interface and is easy to pick up and play. Though accessible, the game forces players to think about how to strategically build and manage troops, vehicles, and buildings while fighting in an all-out war. Players can view the fully 3-D world with a changeable camera. Multiple ways to play include a reward-based campaign mode, special operations, and turnkey wars with great battles. You can even unlock secret "intelligence files" with good performances.

Product Description

3DO's famous green plastic soldiers move into the realm of real-time strategy in Army Men RTS. On a mission to defeat a colonel who has defected to the enemy, you command a number of units including infantry and several types of vehicles. Guide your elite corps of plastic troops across toy-proportioned battlefields such as a house's front yard, living room, and attic. Collect plastic and electricity resources to build structures and additional units. Use your radio call unit to bring death from above in the form of paratroopers or the dreaded magnifying glass which melts enemy forces.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bravo, 3DO, Bravo, March 6, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Army Men: RTS (Real Time Strategy) (Video Game)

Army Men RTS at first seems to be just another addition to the Army Men franchise. However, once the player has delved into this deep fulfilling world created by 3DO and Pandemic Studios, one can not help but compare this title to an onion, constantly revealing new layers of wonder, while making the player cry with enjoyment in knowing that the feast waiting ahead will be greater than the splendor currently in front of them.

Andrews has directed this magnum opus with great gusto, and has counterplayed Payne's and Iarossi's superlative programming genius with Welch's undeterring artistic vision. Harding has leveraged the resulting combination to create believable, lush worlds that add to the outstanding gameplay flow.

I find the comment below me rather amusing, since it took quite an effort to get this game over a month before release. To just sign off with "it suxx0rs 3d0 lame" seems to be an unfair cop-out at what is potentially the best Army Men title I have played. However, the effort of procurement was definitely worth it. I recommend anyone with a vague interest in strategy, or even just wanting a relaxing blast-em-up pick up this title.

I will be honestly suprised if this title doesn't make many magazines "Best Of" awards. I have only one thing to say - Bravo, 3DO, Bravo.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great game - best of the series, March 11, 2002

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"baywash50" (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Army Men: RTS (Real Time Strategy) (Video Game)

I had the opportunity to play this game recently and it was GREAT! Good graphics, good humor, great control, and deep. I played for hours and had a lot of fun, yet barely scratched the surface. Definitley a keeper at this price. I can't wait for it to come out to play more.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Army men hit gold this time!, July 18, 2002

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Luke A. Grim (Republic of S. Korea) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Army Men: RTS (Real Time Strategy) (Video Game)

I never would have guessed I'd be spending any time this summer inside playing an army men game, but this one hit the jackpot! Being in the army myself, I tend to pick these games up. RTS put a whole new spin on our little plastic friends!
While some people might not like the idea of building bases, controlling hordes or people (or vehicles) and having to worry about money (plastic/electricity), this game puts a whole new spin to it! Yes, you get to comandeer your own green army at once, yes you need resources and have to build a home base, but you STILL get to slaughter tan armies!
With hordes of unlockables, such as Great Battles (more missions), Special Operation missions and 96 intelligence files, this game appeals to gamers of all genres! This is no renter, either! As the game progresses and you attempt to master each level and earn medals, it hits home how many hours can be put into this game and makes you really work to beat many levels!
Along with the now classics like FFX and GTA 3, this should be near the top of your gaming shelf!