Summary
- Release Year: 2000
- Genres: Shooter
- Platforms: Nintendo 64, PlayStation, PlayStation 2
- Developers: The 3DO Company
- Publishers: The 3DO Company
Army Men: Sarge’s Heroes 2 (2000)
Overview
Army Men: Sarge’s Heroes 2 is a real-time strategy (RTS) game developed by 3DO and published by The 3DO Company. It was released for Microsoft Windows in 2000 and is the sequel to Army Men: Sarge’s Heroes. The game takes place in a world of plastic toy soldiers and follows the Green Army as they battle against the Tan Army. Players take control of Sarge and other Green Army units as they fight their way through various missions, including destroying enemy bases, rescuing hostages, and capturing enemy leaders.
Gameplay
Army Men: Sarge’s Heroes 2 is a traditional RTS game, with players controlling units from a top-down perspective. The game features a variety of units, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Players must use strategy and tactics to defeat their enemies, taking into account the terrain, unit matchups, and resource management.
One of the unique features of Army Men: Sarge’s Heroes 2 is the ability to play as either the Green Army or the Tan Army. Each army has its own unique units and abilities, so players must adapt their strategies depending on which army they are playing as.
The game also features a variety of multiplayer modes, allowing players to compete against each other online or over a LAN.
Story
The story of Army Men: Sarge’s Heroes 2 picks up where the first game left off. The Green Army has captured Field Marshal Tannenberg, the leader of the Tan Army. However, General Plastro, the leader of the Green Army, has disappeared. It is later revealed that Plastro has been plastinated (turned into plastic) and trapped in the real world.
The Green Army must now find a way to rescue Plastro and defeat the Tan Army once and for all. To do this, they must team up with Bridgette Bleu, a spy for the Blue Nation. Bridgette has developed a serum that can reverse plastinization.
The Green Army must now battle their way through the Tan Army’s defenses, destroy the serum, and capture Tannenberg. Along the way, they will face a variety of challenges, including enemy soldiers, traps, and environmental hazards.
Reception
Army Men: Sarge’s Heroes 2 received generally positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its fun and challenging gameplay, its variety of units and missions, and its unique setting. However, the game was also criticized for its repetitive missions and its lack of innovation.
Overall, Army Men: Sarge’s Heroes 2 is a solid RTS game that offers hours of fun and challenging gameplay. The game’s unique setting and variety of units make it a standout in the genre.
Legacy
Army Men: Sarge’s Heroes 2 was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide. The game spawned two sequels, Army Men: Sarge’s Heroes 3 and Army Men: Sarge’s War. The game also helped to popularize the Army Men franchise, which has since spawned numerous other games, toys, and merchandise.
Impact on the RTS Genre
Army Men: Sarge’s Heroes 2 had a significant impact on the RTS genre. The game’s unique setting and variety of units helped to popularize the use of non-traditional units in RTS games. The game also helped to show that RTS games could be fun and accessible to a wide audience.
Conclusion
Army Men: Sarge’s Heroes 2 is a classic RTS game that offers hours of fun and challenging gameplay. The game’s unique setting, variety of units, and challenging missions make it a must-play for fans of the genre.
Review Score
8.5/10
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