Soldier Boyz (video game)
| Company type | Video game |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Products | Soldier Boyz (video game) |
Soldier Boyz is a 1997 title developed by Hypnotix and published by DreamCatcher Interactive for Microsoft's Windows 95 platform.
Gameplay
Based on the motion picture Soldier Boyz, this rail shooter employs full-motion video to narrate the film’s storyline with certain alterations. Players can select from three difficulty settings: Chump, Punk, and Bad Ass.
Reception
The game Soldier Boyz was met with predominantly negative feedback. Computer Games Strategy Plus assigned it a score of 0/5, describing it as "one of the worst releases in recent years" and lacking any redeeming features.
In a 2000 critique by GameSpot, the game received a 3.8/10 rating. The review pointed out issues such as unengaging characters, sluggish aiming reticles, and substandard visuals, concluding that those interested in intense action would find better alternatives than this title’s predictable mechanics and stereotypical narrative.
Computer Gaming World delivered a severe evaluation, suggesting the game could harm the reputation of the FMV genre. They characterized the performances as excessively exaggerated, gameplay as weak, controls as slow and unresponsive, and graphics as unclear and obscured.