Army Game: Doodle

If you have ever found yourself in a school computer lab, a crowded bus, or a lazy Sunday afternoon with friends, you have probably met the Doodle Army.

Beyond Stick Figures: Why ‘Doodle Army 2’ Still Rules the Multiplayer Roost doodle army game

At first glance, Doodle Army 2: Mini Militia looks like a joke. The characters are wobbly stick figures with giant heads. The environments look like they were drawn on a napkin during a boring meeting. But don’t let the crayon aesthetics fool you. Beneath that scribbled surface lies one of the most surprisingly deep, addictive, and chaotic multiplayer shooters ever made. For the uninitiated, Doodle Army 2 (developed by Miniclip) is a 2D side-on shooter. You pick a stick figure soldier, grab a gun, and try to blow up other stick figure soldiers. If you have ever found yourself in a

The controls are the first "gotcha." Unlike casual mobile shooters that play themselves, Mini Militia uses a dual-stick setup. Left thumb moves, right thumb aims and fires. But here is the kicker: The environments look like they were drawn on

Most mobile games let you win by luck. Not this one. Veterans know how to "juggle" (hitting enemies mid-air to keep them stunned), "nade cook" (timing grenades perfectly), and "spawn trap." The difference between a new recruit and a 4-star general is measured in milliseconds.

Do you have the aim to back up the attitude? Have you played Doodle Army? What is your weapon of choice—Sniper, Spas, or the lowly Shovel? Let me know in the comments below!