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About This Game
Full Metal Sergeant NSP lives up to its brutal name by immersing you in extreme military training. This unique game was originally released by PolyCrunch Games in 1988. Recently remastered, it’s now available for modern systems like Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PC.
Full Metal Sergeant places you in a military boot camp preparing for the Vietnam War. You start at the lowest rank in the army as a rookie recruit. Your training is hellish, with endless challenges under the command of an extremely strict drill sergeant.
The game introduces a novel and relatively unexplored theme, but offers highly entertaining gameplay that perfectly blends simulation and action. What happens in the game closely resembles a real military boot camp. You must complete various training exercises, from basics like running, shooting, and throwing grenades to advanced challenges, including obstacle courses, climbing barbed wire walls, and fighting in dense jungles. Each exercise has its own rules and a time limit. The requirement is that you must meet the objectives within the allotted time. What sets Full Metal Sergeant apart is the tense atmosphere the game deliberately creates. This stems from the extremely strict drill sergeant, who constantly yells, insults, and humiliates you regardless of your actions. This generates immense psychological pressure and discomfort. It’s likely what you would experience in a real military boot camp. All rules must be strictly followed, and if you make mistakes, the punishment is severe. Harsh physical training and merciless verbal abuse await you if you do anything wrong.
The graphics and sound of Full Metal Sergeant look dated compared to modern games. But if you overlook this and focus on the gameplay experience, it’s quite good. The game successfully portrays the inherent brutality of the military and the life of a soldier. It’s available for Nintendo Switch, and you can download it for free via the link below.
