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Army Men: RTS
Army Men: RTSCommand plastic troops in true 3D RTS battles across real‑world battlefields.
Toy Soldiers: Cold War
Toy Soldiers: Cold War80s action toys clash in a comedic real‑time strategy shooter.
Overview
Description

Army Men: RTS brings the never‑ending war between the Greens and the Tans to the PC and PlayStation 2, using a version of the Dark Reign 2 engine to deliver true 3D graphics and classic real‑time strategy gameplay. Players build bases, manage resources, and command squads of tiny plastic soldiers across familiar real‑life environments turned into demanding battlegrounds. The game offers both a robust single‑player campaign and multiplayer modes, letting you test your tactics against AI or human opponents. Developed by Pandemic Studios and published by 3DO, it launched on March 28 2002 and earned a solid 75/100 critic score.

Step into a nostalgic battlefield where iconic 80s action figures come to life, pitting the USA against the USSR in a playful homage to Cold War era toys. Command squads, deploy classic arsenals, and watch plastic soldiers wage war across dynamic, destructible environments.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Real-Time Strategy
Real-Time Strategy
Best for
Fans of classic real‑time strategy
Fans of retro RTS and toy‑themed shooters
Specifications
General
msrp
$49.99
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release date
2002-03-28
2011-08-17
Specifications
developer
Pandemic Studios
Signal Studios
publisher
3DO
Microsoft Studios
age rating
ESRB T
PEGI 12, ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
75/100+7%
70/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Authentic 3D RTS experience
  • Rich unit variety and upgrades
  • Strong single‑player and multiplayer modes
  • Built on a proven Dark Reign engine
  • Unique toy‑themed setting
  • Blend of shooter and RTS gameplay
  • Destructible environments add tactical depth
  • Humorous tone keeps the experience light
Cons
  • Graphics show their age compared to modern titles
  • Limited online matchmaking infrastructure
  • AI can be predictable on higher difficulties
  • Limited platform availability (PC, Xbox 360 only)
  • Graphics are dated compared to modern titles
  • Multiplayer matchmaking can be inconsistent
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