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Review of Army Men: World War - Team Assault on PlayStation

by Max Rathon Max Rathon photo Dec 2001
Cover image of Army Men: World War - Team Assault on PlayStation
Gamefings Score: 6.5
Platform: PlayStation PlayStation logo
Released: 03 Dec 2001
Genre: Third-person shooter, Strategy
Developer: 5000ft Inc.
Publisher: The 3DO Company

Introduction

Welcome to 'Army Men: World War - Team Assault', a game that teeters on the edge of tactical brilliance and plastic warfare. You're not just commanding tiny soldiers; you're also navigating the complexities of bad graphics and questionable voice acting. It's a nostalgic trip back to a time when our biggest battles were fought in living rooms with plastic figurines. So grab your popcorn (or should I say action figures?) and prepare for an adventure where the stakes are anything but plastic!

Gameplay

The gameplay kicks off as you control a squad of your last plastic warriors, ready to take on opponents that also seem to have taken a headfirst dive into the kiddy pool. You'll command infantry units, snipers, and the ever-so-important 'special units' because who wouldn't want a toy helicopter hovering above, preparing to rain down plastic justice? The missions often require actual strategy, which is nice-it's not just about running in guns blazing and hoping for the best. Or is it? Let's not forget the gunplay. Depending on whether you prefer direct confrontations or sneaky ambushes, your squads can be positioned in various formations. These can either result in spectacular victories or absolute blunders, depending on how well you've steered your team away from the enemy's newest 'super overpowered' weapon that can only be countered by not using it at all (impressive strategy!). AI? Well, let's just say your teammates are as reliable as a cheap plastic toy that lost its arm-sometimes they help, sometimes they trigger a 'friendly fire' incident, and other times they just stand there and wonder what's going on. Truly, it's a mixed bag of cardboard-cutout buddy behavior that keeps you on your toes, albeit stressfully. The multiplayer mode allows you to drag your unsuspecting friends into the chaos, handing them their own squishy soldiers with operational orders that could potentially lead to schemes of great mischief or just straight-up heartbreak as hair-pulling moments unfold. Either way, it's an excellent excuse to shout at your television from the comfort of your couch!

Graphics

Let's face it-graphics in 'Army Men: World War - Team Assault' aren't exactly winning any awards. They seem to have been crafted with the same care as a five-year-old's art project, where the focus was on vibrant colors and having fun instead of defining shapes and realism. The battlefield looks like someone dumped a bucket of green paint over an army of action figures, but hey, it has a certain charm! Not every game has to be a visual masterpiece. The environments, while certainly creative, often feel like a cluttered toy playground. You'll witness what looks like miniature cities made from cardboard boxes, astroturf, and a sprinkle of imagination. It's as if the developers wanted to create a full-fledged war zone but were limited to supplies from the local playground. So, while we can't call it graphically stunning, it does evoke a wave of nostalgia that wraps around you like your grandmother's overly-sensitive hugs-warm, but just a bit squishy.

Conclusion

In conclusion, 'Army Men: World War - Team Assault' is a delightful nostalgia trip that packs a little strategy, a dash of chaotic team management, and an unforgettable vintage feel from the early 2000s. It may not be the most polished or graphically impressive game on PlayStation, but it brings charm and unexpected humor to your living room battles. Whether you're diving solo into the campaign or dragging your buddies into the plastic fray, there's certainly some joy to uncovered. So, if you're looking to relive the glory days of toy warfare with a few chuckles (and perhaps a few facepalms), then grab 'Army Men: World War - Team Assault'. Just buckle your seatbelt for the roller coaster ride of glitchy animations and questionable AI, and remember: sometimes that plastic soldier really is the hero we didn't know we needed!

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