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PlayStation · Action

Army Men: Lock 'n' Load

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SystemPlayStation
Released2001
GenreAction
DeveloperThe 3DO Company
PublisherThe 3DO Company
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 5

Developed by The 3DO Company, Army Men: Lock 'n' Load arrived on the PlayStation in 2001 as an action game.

It landed about 6 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2001 include Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed and Worms World Party.

The 3DO Company also made Crusaders of Might and Magic, Army Men: Air Attack and Army Men: Sarge's Heroes for the PS1.

Army Men: Lock 'n' Load supports up to 2 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 PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing Army Men: Lock 'n' Load 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: Lock 'n' Load gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Army Men: Lock 'n' Load cheats & codes

4 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

RCJC P1D012709E ????
RCJC P2D0126BD8 ????
PAL2NTSCD00BD554 0008 300BD552 0040
Y-FixD00A74EC 0010 800A74EC 0000

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Army Men: Lock 'n' Load walkthroughs & guides

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Army Men: Lock 'n' Load FAQ

When did Army Men: Lock 'n' Load come out on the PS1?

Army Men: Lock 'n' Load was released for the PlayStation in 2001.

Who made Army Men: Lock 'n' Load?

It was developed by The 3DO Company.

Is Army Men: Lock 'n' Load multiplayer?

Yes. Army Men: Lock 'n' Load supports up to 2 players.

How long does Army Men: Lock 'n' Load take to play?

As an action game, Army Men: Lock 'n' Load 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: Lock 'n' Load 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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