Review: 8-Bit Armies (PlayStation 4)

8-Bit Armies is a retro Real-Time Strategy game. With a colorful, blocky voxel art style, 8-Bit Armies is Petroglyph’s most fast-paced, friendly, and accessible RTS game to date.

Pros:

  • Modern pixel graphics.
  • 2.13GB download size.
  • Platinum trophy.
  • Optional tutorial.
  • 3 difficulties-beginner, normal and hard.
  • Four modes-campaign, co-op campaign, skirmish and multiplayer.
  • Campaign-two choices-play as Renegades or as Guardians.
  • Campaign-3 stars for 3 missions and rewards.
  • Crates in the game give random loot.
  • Can see the map but not the enemy until they are discovered.
  • Co-op campaign has its own levels and uses online with an invite and join options.
  • Multiplayer-quick match and online mp.
  • Classic RTS gameplay.
  • Excellent controller implementation.
  • Skirmish-arcade mode like allowing you to choose the map, weapons, objectives and add bots.
  • Fun to play.

Cons:

  • Building bases can feel tedious as you have to spread your parts out so you can expand your base.
  • The co-op campaign is a one-off bit of fun with no real accomplishment or unlocks opportunities.
  • A lot to take in.
  • Online has long matchmaking times.

Jim Smale

Gaming since the Atari 2600, I enjoy the weirdness in games counting Densha De Go and RC De Go as my favourite titles of all time. I prefer gaming of old where buying games from a shop was a thing, Being social in person was a thing. Join me as I attempt to adapt to this new digital age!

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