Army Men: Sarge's Heroes N64 box art

Nintendo 64 · Action / Shooter

Army Men: Sarge's Heroes

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SystemNintendo 64
Released1999
GenreAction, Shooter
DeveloperThe 3DO Company
PublisherThe 3DO Company
Players1–4 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesArmy Men
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 7

Released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999, Army Men: Sarge's Heroes is an action game developed by The 3DO Company. It blends action and shooter elements.

It landed about 3 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 1999 include Resident Evil 2, Super Smash Bros. and Donkey Kong 64. Among the 23 N64 action games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.

It is part of the Army Men series; on the N64 you can also try Army Men: Air Attack and Army Men: Sarge's Heroes 2. The series also appears on other systems with Army Men: Sarge's Heroes (PS1) and Army Men Advance (GBA). The 3DO Company also made BattleTanx for the N64.

Army Men: Sarge's Heroes supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the N64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing Army Men: Sarge's Heroes is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Army Men: Sarge's Heroes gameplay screenshot on N64
In-game screenshot (N64)

Army Men: Sarge's Heroes cheats & codes

107 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Enable Code (Must Be On)F10507CC 2400
Activator 1 P1D0142844 0000
Activator 2 P1D0142845 0000
Dual Activator P1D1142844 0000
Maximum Visibility80070F52 0001
Incendiary Bullets! (Shoot Enemies & They Burn!)80054C94 0001

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Army Men: Sarge's Heroes walkthroughs & guides

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Army Men: Sarge's Heroes FAQ

When did Army Men: Sarge's Heroes come out on the N64?

Army Men: Sarge's Heroes was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999.

Who made Army Men: Sarge's Heroes?

It was developed by The 3DO Company.

Is Army Men: Sarge's Heroes multiplayer?

Yes. Army Men: Sarge's Heroes supports up to 4 players.

How long does Army Men: Sarge's Heroes take to play?

As an action game, Army Men: Sarge's Heroes typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Army Men: Sarge's Heroes on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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