Cannon Fodder

by Codemasters

Product Features

• 72 levels
• Overhead perspective
• traverse a variety of environments
• detailed graphics
• commandeer weapons and vehicles

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004TEXH
• Media: Game Cartridge
• Release Date: December 5, 2000
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #55,319 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Cannon Fodder originally was released for the PC in 1993. This latest conversion to the Game Boy Color features new soldier and unit types, improved enemy artificial intelligence, enemy bosses, modernized gameplay, full-motion video, and cutscenes. The third-person shooter has 72 levels, some of which feature environments that are more than 20 times the size of the screen. Players use an arsenal of military hardware that includes bazookas, grenades, jeeps, tanks, and helicopters.

Product Description

Fans of CANNON FODDER and action games in general will find a lot to like about this version on Game Boy Color. Lead a squad of rag-tag commandos through 72 richly-colored and detailed overhead shoot-'em-up levels. Missions vary, but one good rule of thumb is to shoot first, and ask questions later! With a humorous edge added to the concept of war, this game oozes personality. You'll traverse snowy plains, dense jungles, and populated villages packed with enemies, and you'll be able to commandeer a variety of vehicles and weapons, all in the name of warfare. Improved enemy AI makes this game even more challenging than ever, and you can save the statistics and records of your favorite commandos as well as your progress through the game with the battery backup. Full-motion video and digitized sound round out the package to make this one of the most complete versions of CANNON FODDER yet.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well Done War Game, December 18, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Cannon Fodder (Game Cartridge)

This is a Gameboy Color game that is actually worth the money. It is a fast-paced war game with good graphics, realism, and solid controls.

I hadn't heard of it until I walked into a Funcoland store and the dude recommended it to me. It is a must-have for the GBC!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A stunning technological acheivement, June 5, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Cannon Fodder (Game Cartridge)

I just read about the game on the web, and I heard that it was good, so I bought it. It's a very simple shoot everything in sight type of game, and the gameplay is quite addictive; however, there's not variety, so you may not like it if you have a short attention span. You control two men, both equipped with machine guns with unlimited ammo. You can also find granades, jeeps, helicopters, and snow caterpillers, and "big guns" (huge guns that you set into and then launch explosives from) to help you. So far, it seems like an average game. But as soon as you turn on the GBC, you will soon realize its not. The opening is a comic FMV sequence (yes, FMV) that is extremely detailed, and if it weren't for the GBC's resolution, it would easily pass as a cutscene from a Final Fantasy game. It also has a song playing, and it is digitized and with voice, although the quality isn't all that great. (However, there are no more FMV sequences anywhere else in the game, except for the ending, but that's just a bunch of still shots.) But anyway, it's still stunning to see it on the GBC. And then, once you start playing the game, there are screams, shouts, explosions, and a bit of British humor ("My trousers are ruined!") whenever you kill someone, all in incredibly clear digitized speech, far clearer than the opening. And, the in-game graphics are quite detailed. The game really has to be played to be believed. On the down side, it's a bit frustrating whenever you lose one of your men, as you only get 10 more for every completed mission. But each of them will be stored in the memory game save, each and every one of their names, their number of kills, and how they died ("blown to bits," "target practice for the enemy," that type of thing). It's amusing just to scroll down the list of soldiers who have died, and also, the list of your top five soldiers. In short, this game is one of the best for the rapidly-dying GBC. It's also very hard to find, so I would definitely recommend getting it now!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Coolest GameBoy Color Game, August 3, 2001

By 

WaiMing (Malaysia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cannon Fodder (Game Cartridge)

The intro is the best I have ever seen. The rotating 3-D menu is superb. The graphics and animation are amazing. The sound effects will blow your ear drums. The screen scrolls pretty smooth. This game is worth to go for. Value for money. May the Force be with you.