Aeon Command

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"Aeon Command" is a tug-of-war strategy game set in the Aeon Nebula, where three factions are at war. Players can choose one of these unique factions and take control of their mother ship to gather resources, produce ships, and fight off enemy mother ships. The game features a 24-mission single-player campaign, 8 missions for each faction, and various skirmish modes. Cross-platform multiplayer is available, allowing players to compete against others on different platforms. Persistent upgrades can be earned throughout the game to enhance your faction's abilities.

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Play Modes

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 220 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

replayability4 negative mentions

The game is simple and fun, making it a good choice for casual gamers.
The visuals and sound effects are decent, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere.
It's a great time-killer, providing a few hours of entertainment for a low price.

The gameplay lacks depth and strategy, often reducing to spamming units without much thought.
The campaign is short and repetitive, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
Multiplayer is essentially dead, limiting replayability and social interaction.

story
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
87%
7%
The story in the game is largely criticized for being simplistic and repetitive, with many reviewers noting that it lacks depth and engagement, often feeling like a glorified tutorial rather than a compelling narrative. Players experience a series of missions that follow a similar format, with minimal plot development and few strategic elements, leading to a sense of monotony. While some enjoy the gameplay mechanics and challenge, the overall consensus is that the story fails to provide a meaningful or memorable experience.
- “At the beginning of each level, you will be given a balloon message that describes the story scenario to you - and what follows after that is a tug of war of endless waves of spacecraft.”
- “Sure, there are a few levels with twists in the story, take for example where you have to survive for a certain amount of time against the cyborg faction who are sending endless suicidal crafts.”
- “The story is not that special, but you have 3 characters/races to play, and that's pretty great.”
- “The story is non-existent.”
- “Very little to offer graphically, story-wise or strategically; even discounted, I wouldn't recommend dropping a single pound into it.”
- “It's rather easy to hit 100% since the story mode is a glorified tutorial and introduction (with smatterings of plot, I guess).”
gameplay
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
68%
9%
The gameplay is generally described as simple and repetitive, often relying on button spamming and basic resource management without much strategic depth. While some players appreciate its accessibility and addictive nature, others criticize the lack of variety and challenge, particularly on higher difficulty levels. Overall, it offers a casual experience that may appeal to those looking for quick, uncomplicated gameplay, but it may not satisfy players seeking a more complex or rewarding strategy game.
- “The sci-fi theme is well implemented and resonates with the gameplay.”
- “It has a nice strategic architecture incorporated in the gameplay and your decisions and timing will either help or destroy your mission.”
- “The gameplay is flawless.”
- “No real gameplay, you just spam a button and win, as the AI is just stupid even on hard.”
- “Gameplay consists of extremely basic resource management while sending out different units to kill the enemy. You don't have any control over the units themselves, and most you can do is throw out various abilities that have slight effects on the battlefield.”
- “This game badly needs more depth in gameplay or more variation.”
graphics
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
55%
10%
The graphics of the game are generally described as basic and functional, with simplistic 2D art that lacks significant detail or variety. While some players appreciate the visuals for their ability to create a pleasant atmosphere, many criticize them as lackluster and insufficient for a more engaging experience. Overall, the graphics are adequate for a low-budget title but do not stand out in any remarkable way.
- “The graphics and music create a gorgeous atmosphere that ranges from intense to relaxed.”
- “The game is very easy to get into and the graphics are pleasant to look at.”
- “The graphics are certainly more than adequate to do the job, and the audio fits the art style and theme of gameplay.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the lackluster 2D visuals.”
- “Very basic graphics, ship effects badly explained, weird game upgrades mechanic, drop out system responds badly...”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
31%
23%
The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric quality, enhancing the overall experience without being distracting. Reviewers highlight the superb soundtrack and soothing sound design, which contribute to a gorgeous ambiance that complements both intense and relaxed gameplay. Additionally, players appreciate the ability to adjust music volume, allowing for a customizable auditory experience.
- “Superb soundtrack.”
- “The graphics and music create a gorgeous atmosphere that ranges from intense to relaxed.”
- “The music is amazing, atmospheric ambience.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “It looks nice and I like to play it for 15 minutes or so when I'm listening to podcasts or music.”
- “So I mean, I usually play it while I'm watching a movie or listening to music.”
replayability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
36%
36%
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed among users. While some find it surprisingly enjoyable with fast-paced matches and decent replay value, others criticize it for lacking multiplayer options and being a grind, leading to diminished fun in replaying. The consensus suggests that while there are moments of enjoyment, the overall replayability is limited.
- “It is surprisingly replayable, because there are times that I have had matches lasting 3 minutes, and sometimes they last 10.”
- “I give this a thumbs up, not only because it's really fun, but it has a very good price tag and definitely has some replay value.”
- “Short gameplay with high replay value, fun fast-paced space sidescroller.”
- “Multiplayer is essentially dead, which removes the only replay value in the game.”
- “Getting to 100% is a mind-numbing grind and replayability just isn't that fun.”
- “A game I thoroughly enjoyed playing but ended up short with little replayability.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some enjoy the persistent upgrades and the challenge of achieving final goals, others describe it as tedious and repetitive. Many noted that grinding is necessary to unlock achievements and fully upgrade characters, leading to a sense of boredom, especially when facing easy opponents. Overall, the grind can detract from the enjoyment, but it remains a common element in the pursuit of completion.
- “As with most games, very grindy to get the final achievements.”
- “There are persistent upgrades which unfortunately makes it a bit grindy as you will probably be bored by the easy computer long before you have enough of these upgrades to make fighting the normal computer a fair fight.”
- “Granted, once I figured out how to beat the game... most of the rest of the time was spent farming wins until I could get the last research only because I wanted the last achievement.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its atmospheric music and stunning graphics, which effectively enhance the gameplay experience without being distracting. Reviewers note that the ambiance ranges from intense to relaxed, creating a deep and immersive environment.
- “The graphics and music create a gorgeous atmosphere that ranges from intense to relaxed.”
- “The music is amazing, creating an atmospheric ambience.”
- “Atmospheric music that doesn't distract or detract from the gameplay.”
- “It's simple, but it still has a deep atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real immersion.”
- “Despite the visuals, the atmosphere fails to evoke any real emotion or tension.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's optimization is commendable, as it runs smoothly even on older hardware, such as a 2012 laptop. However, some users feel that while the performance is solid, the content appears underdeveloped, resembling a draft rather than a polished final product.
- “Performance is good.”
- “Runs smoothly on my 2012 laptop.”
- “Production is fine and the game runs smoothly.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability, running smoothly without glitches or hacks, even on harder difficulty settings. Users appreciate its reliable performance, especially in contrast to many other titles on Steam.
- “Not a very in-depth game, but it runs great, which is something you can't say about a lot of games on Steam.”
- “That seriously is no exaggeration; I basically broke the game without any glitches or hacks—on hard mode, mind you.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is highly effective, eliciting strong laughter from players.
- “It made me laugh pretty hard!”
- “The humor is spot on and keeps the game entertaining!”
- “I love the witty dialogue and hilarious situations!”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The mini RTS game effectively immerses players in the role of a space commander, evoking a sense of emotional connection and responsibility, which contributes to its overall enjoyment, reflected in a score of 7/10.
- “This mini RTS game made me feel like a real space commander.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters really drew me in.”
- “I was genuinely moved by the storyline and the choices I had to make.”