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Review of Army Men: Air Attack on PlayStation

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Nov 1999
Cover image of Army Men: Air Attack on PlayStation
Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: PlayStation PlayStation logo
Released: 03 Nov 1999
Genre: Third-person shooter
Developer: The 3DO Company
Publisher: The 3DO Company

Introduction

In the epic world of tiny, plastic warfare, one man stands tall (well, as tall as a plastic soldier can get)! Step into the combat boots of Captain William Blade in 'Army Men: Air Attack'. This PlayStation gem promises a battle that's as fun as trying to put on socks before diving into a pool. You'll be piloting whatever flying contraption you choose, fighting off the evil Tan army, and watching out for some rather formidable insect foes. Spoiler: They're not in it for the peace talks.

Gameplay

The gameplay in 'Army Men: Air Attack' is a mix of pure chaos, nostalgia, and mind-controlling fun. You've got 16 missions where your main goal is to blow things up - so, basically, it's a teenager's dream come true. The missions will have you zipping through backyards and picnics-yep, that's right-while trying to save your wobbly green comrades from the clutches of destruction. Choose between four flying machines: the Huey, Chinook, Super Stallion, or the Apache, because one helicopter just isn't enough when little plastic ants are trying to take over your cushy grasslands. Expect to face off against the Tan army, a gang of plastic misfits whose primary motivation appears to be creating chaos. But wait, there's more! You'll also battle killer insects (I mean, who invited them to the party?) while dodging laser beams from said plastic enemies. Think you can save the world while capturing giant teddy bears and blowing up sand castles? Of course, you can! Captain Blade's daring piloting skills are supposed to respond to your every command (or demand, if you're feeling particularly bossy).

Graphics

Now, let's talk about graphics, shall we? In the late '90s, 'Army Men: Air Attack' found a way to take your dad's old box of plastic toys and make them look cool. The game was powered by a 3D engine-yes, that's right, they invented 3D for this war! The environments are colorful and wonderfully chaotic, reminiscent of the magical chaos of every kid's yard during a summer playdate. You'll see the vibrant greens of your base and the murky browns of the Tan's territory, lovingly recreated in full-on polygonal plastic. The graphics may not hold up to today's standards-after all, it was crafted by a team that was probably fueled by Mountain Dew and nostalgia-but they do a great job of transporting you back to your childhood days of playing with action figures outside.

Conclusion

'Army Men: Air Attack' is a delightful trip back in time, allowing you to relive those childhood battles with your toys. With its quirky premise, decent graphics for the era, and the thrill of flying high, it's an entertaining play for anyone who loves third-person shooters or just needs an excuse to blow things up with a smile on their face. Is it perfect? Nah. But who cares? It's a plastic war, and sometimes, you just want to see how colorful the carnage can be. So grab your controller, hop in your toy chopper, and prepare to wage plastic warfare because in this world, only the most strategic scamps will survive! 7/10-hilarity and chaos guaranteed!

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