May 28, 2002

If it has any decent

If it has any decent amount of gameplay, America's Army could be one of the most effective pieces of wartime propaganda in U.S. history. The Army is giving the game away for free, so their goal must be to get as many teens playing this game as possible. After completing missions in the Quake-like "Operations" portion of the game, those teens may hunger for the real thing and join up.

Since the game was designed by the Army, it should be very realistic, giving civilians an inside look at how a platoon works. But will it show the bloody, ugly side of war? It's not all glory, courage, and victory. It's also death, pain, and agony. I'll soon find out, because my free copy is on its way.