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Review of Army Men: World War - Final Front on PlayStation

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Feb 2001
Cover image of Army Men: World War - Final Front on PlayStation
Gamefings Score: 5
Platform: PlayStation PlayStation logo
Released: 27 Feb 2001
Genre: Third-person shooter
Developer: The 3DO Company
Publisher: The 3DO Company

Introduction

Ladies and gentlemen, grab your tiny green soldiers and prepare to wage war on a scale that's far more miniature than your average Call of Duty. Welcome to 'Army Men: World War - Final Front,' a game that teaches us that size doesn’t matter, especially when it comes to dodging enemy fire in your living room. Buckle up as we dive into this quirky third-person shooter that combines militaristic mayhem with enough nostalgia to make any kid of the '90s sigh deeply, ignoring the fact that they’re now adults with jobs and responsibilities.

Gameplay

So, let’s cover the gameplay. If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your home into a battleground, then you, my friend, are in luck! This game lets you take control of plastic soldiers marching to battle not just on ordinary terrain, but on the very fringes of your imagination—think backyard jungles and kitchen warzones. Missions are shamelessly inspired by World War II, but forget about storming the beaches of Normandy; you’re storming into your parents’ living room with a plastic bazooka. Throughout your campaign, you’ll control vehicles (yes, even little toy tanks), making driving skills more crucial than a driver's license—except if you crash, you just poof back to life because, you know, you’re made of plastic. Firing your all-time favorite weapons involves satisfying clicks and zippy animations as weaponry includes everything from trusty rifles to hefty artillery built to take down enemy plastic forces (because nothing says strategy like searching for the right plastic grenade). The game offers both single-player and multiplayer modes. In multiplayer, you could bring your friend (you might want to warn them about the trigger-happy blue army before they join) and unleash chaotic green army shenanigans. It’s like playing war with action figures, but now you don’t have to clean up the mess afterward!

Graphics

As for graphics, let’s just say the visuals can be described as a charming throwback to simpler times. Picture this: you’re battling with pixelated graphics so low-res that they might confuse your grandma into thinking she’s getting special treatment from the 1980s. But fear not! It’s all delightfully nostalgic. The environments are designed to resemble a child’s chaotic playroom, with its plentiful action figurines spilling out everywhere. It’s far from photorealism, but sometimes that’s just what you need to capture the essence of toy warfare. Besides, when the best graphics you can muster look like they were constructed with the leftover Legos from your childhood, who needs realism?

Conclusion

In conclusion, 'Army Men: World War - Final Front' may not win any awards for ground-breaking innovation or cutting-edge graphics, but it certainly serves up a sizable slice of nostalgic fun. It's a delightful window into a time when ‘soldiers’ meant plastic toys and imagination ran wild in the most playful settings. Perfect for quick sessions or for dusting off that old PlayStation, this game is as much about the joy of play as it is about simulated combat. Is it the best game ever made? Nah. But is it a blast—or should I say, just a little blast? Absolutely! So, gather your buddies, spawn those muscle-bound green soldiers, and remember: in the world of 'Army Men,' the battles are tough, but the cleanup is a breeze!

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