Army Men: Sarge’s Heroes (Nintendo 64, 1999)

Army Men: Sarge’s Heroes is the kind of game that takes every kid’s backyard war fantasy and cranks it up with explosions, plastic soldiers, and a serious case of late-’90s grit. Released in 1999 by 3DO, this N64 classic puts you in the boots of Sarge — the toughest hunk of molded green plastic ever to wield a rifle. The mission? Rescue your squad, defeat the Tan Army, and stop their twisted plot to take over the toy world.

It’s pure third-person mayhem. You’ll blast through kitchens, bedrooms, sandboxes, and other “real world” environments turned into battlegrounds, all while dodging tanks, flamethrowers, and enemy snipers. The mix of tongue-in-cheek humor and surprisingly intense combat made it one of the most memorable entries in the Army Men series. The graphics might be chunky by modern standards, but there’s something beautiful about watching tiny soldiers wage war next to giant crayons and cereal boxes.

Voice acting and explosions give this game more personality than it has any right to, and the soundtrack hits that perfect blend of heroic and goofy. Multiplayer lets you and your friends settle the age-old debate of Green vs. Tan in split-screen chaos — and yes, it’s just as fun (and unfair) as you remember.

If you grew up melting plastic army men with magnifying glasses, Army Men: Sarge’s Heroes is your nostalgia dream come true. Buy retro games on Retro Games eXchange and relive the war that turned playtime into pure, glorious chaos.

1. Play as Sarge in a full 3D third-person shooter adventure.
2. Battle across everyday environments like kitchens and backyards turned warzones.
3. Fight through the classic Green vs. Tan conflict with explosive weapons and vehicles.
4. Includes campaign and split-screen multiplayer modes for ultimate retro mayhem.
5. A cult favorite from the late ‘90s Army Men series packed with humor and action.