Army Corps of Hell (PlayStation Vita, 2011)

Release date: Saturday 17th December 2011

Platforms: PlayStation Vita

Published by: Square Enix

Developed by: Entersphere

Genres: Action, Strategy

Story Drive📖 8/20
Accessibility🚪 16/20
Depth🤿 8/20
Challenge💀 12/20
Duration⌛ 14/20
Freedom🌎 8/20
Review Scores
4xC99
Fouttaf Score
Dimension: 4
As a launch title for the PS Vita, Army Corps of Hell isn’t trying to storm the gates of gaming glory—it’s more like the underdog that shows up to the party with a killer soundtrack and a ‘take it or leave it’ attitude. It knows it’s not a big deal, and honestly, it’s okay with that.
The Flair: C
This game hits you with thrash metal tracks that could wake up even the laziest demons in hell—and that’s a good thing! The soundtrack is a headbanging delight, perfectly matching the game's fiery theme. But as for the visuals? Let’s just say the "hellish" aesthetic leans more towards dull and monotonous rather than nightmarishly cool. Think "budget haunted house" rather than Dante’s Inferno. Thankfully, the graphics for the menus and UI are solid, so at least you won’t mind navigating the underworld.
The Feel: 9
Imagine if Pikmin went on a gap year to Hell, grew horns, and swapped cutesy teamwork for heavy-metal-fueled carnage. That’s this game. It blends action with just a pinch of strategy, giving it some much-needed depth. Sadly, the honeymoon period doesn’t last long. After a while, the repetition hits harder than a mosh pit at a metal concert. Looting and upgrading equipment become more of a chore than a thrill. If hell is eternal punishment, this might be the training program.
The Fuel: 9
In terms of content, the game struggles to go against the unfavorable currents of gameplay. In fact, it arguably accentuates them further. While the variety of enemies is decent, and the level scoring system might tempt you into replaying a few stages, the levels themselves feel as repetitive as a broken record. You’ll be thinking, Haven’t I fought this boss? Oh wait, no—it’s just his slightly taller cousin. Once you’ve mastered the controls and combat, it’s a bit like eating the same spicy nachos over and over—delicious at first but eventually tiresome.
Decent
67
Classic Score
Conclusions
Army Corps of Hell is an interesting little experiment in action gaming that feels right at home on a portable console. The killer soundtrack and solid technical presentation will suck you in initially, but the repetitive gameplay and shallow mechanics might leave you tapping out before the encore. Still, if you’re into metal, demons, and don’t mind a game that feels like a catchy—but overplayed—thrash metal riff, this might be your kind of hell. If not, well, you’re not exactly missing a deal with the devil here.
Army Corps of Hell
Army Corps of Hell (PlayStation Vita, 2011)
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Release date: Saturday 17th December 2011
Platforms: PlayStation Vita
Published by: Square Enix
Developed by: Entersphere
Genres: Action, Strategy
Trait Chart
Story Drive 📖 8/20
Accessibility 🚪 16/20
Depth 🤿 8/20
Challenge 💀 12/20
Duration ⌛ 14/20
Freedom 🌎 8/20
Review Scores
4xC99
Fouttaf Score
Dimension: 4
As a launch title for the PS Vita, Army Corps of Hell isn’t trying to storm the gates of gaming glory—it’s more like the underdog that shows up to the party with a killer soundtrack and a ‘take it or leave it’ attitude. It knows it’s not a big deal, and honestly, it’s okay with that.
The Flair: C
This game hits you with thrash metal tracks that could wake up even the laziest demons in hell—and that’s a good thing! The soundtrack is a headbanging delight, perfectly matching the game's fiery theme. But as for the visuals? Let’s just say the "hellish" aesthetic leans more towards dull and monotonous rather than nightmarishly cool. Think "budget haunted house" rather than Dante’s Inferno. Thankfully, the graphics for the menus and UI are solid, so at least you won’t mind navigating the underworld.
The Feel: 9
Imagine if Pikmin went on a gap year to Hell, grew horns, and swapped cutesy teamwork for heavy-metal-fueled carnage. That’s this game. It blends action with just a pinch of strategy, giving it some much-needed depth. Sadly, the honeymoon period doesn’t last long. After a while, the repetition hits harder than a mosh pit at a metal concert. Looting and upgrading equipment become more of a chore than a thrill. If hell is eternal punishment, this might be the training program.
The Fuel: 9
In terms of content, the game struggles to go against the unfavorable currents of gameplay. In fact, it arguably accentuates them further. While the variety of enemies is decent, and the level scoring system might tempt you into replaying a few stages, the levels themselves feel as repetitive as a broken record. You’ll be thinking, Haven’t I fought this boss? Oh wait, no—it’s just his slightly taller cousin. Once you’ve mastered the controls and combat, it’s a bit like eating the same spicy nachos over and over—delicious at first but eventually tiresome.
Conclusions

Army Corps of Hell is an interesting little experiment in action gaming that feels right at home on a portable console. The killer soundtrack and solid technical presentation will suck you in initially, but the repetitive gameplay and shallow mechanics might leave you tapping out before the encore. Still, if you’re into metal, demons, and don’t mind a game that feels like a catchy—but overplayed—thrash metal riff, this might be your kind of hell. If not, well, you’re not exactly missing a deal with the devil here.

Decent
67
Classic Score