Army Men: Air Tactics continues 3DO's popular game franchise about the war between the heroic Sarge of the Green army men and the evil Plastro of the TanPlayers take command of a Green plastic helicopter in a series of combat missions, blasting Tan emplacements and airlifting Green soldiers to and from the frontlines.

All the action takes place on the traditional battlefields of army men, from the burning wastes of the sandbox to steamy gardens to--when Mom's not looking--indoor locations such as the bathroomIn fact, the game lets you indulge all the pubescent army-man whims that parents warn against: the Flamethrower Guy spouts real flames and reduces enemy soldiers to puddles of plastic, and environmental hazards such as Bunsen burners and backyard grills can end any plastic warrior's careerYour chopper can even be equipped with the bane of many a real-life army man: fireworksLaunching a few bottle rockets into a Tan tank convoy is pure pyromaniacal bliss.

Missions are varied to keep things interesting, and the game actually contains a plot to move the action alongSeems that Plastro has teamed up with a mad scientist from the Gray army and is working on creating a new breed of soldiers to conquer the worldThe hokey plot just doesn't seem that bad, given the game's settingIn fact, you'll come to care for the soldiers entrusted to you and may even feel a little pang of regret whenever a stranded Bazooka Guy gets blasted because you weren't quick enough with an evacOkay, maybe not, but Army Men: Air Tactics is a worthy addition to the Army Men franchise and is sure to put a smile on the face of anybody who's played with these guys.

The heroic Green Army is back! And this time they're defending the skies from the evil Tan Army with a newly formed helicopter battalionMeet Captain William Blade, the finest Air Cavalry flyer ever to take to the skiesHe's tough, he's smart, and he's fearlessBlade's got the reputation for having nerves of steel and the expertise to take on a brigade of the enemyHis name says it all, for any enemy that gets in his way is going to be cut downGeneral Plastro, the evil leader of the Tan Army, is up to his usual warmongeringHe has enlisted the help of the Insane Gray Doctor, a maniacal genius, who has created a secret force with destructive powers that are simply awesome

You'll find out soon enough the horrific plans Plastro has for taking over the worldHis Tan minions, aided by the Insane Gray Doctor's creations, will carry out his evil schemeOnly Captain Blade, with the help of Sarge and a few elite Green soldiers, stand a chance of thwarting global takeover by the wicked Plastro.

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