Command: Modern Operations
- November 14, 2019
- Command Development Team
- 80h median play time
Get on Steam"Command: Modern Operations" is a sophisticated naval warfare strategy game that allows players to control various types of military units in contemporary conflicts. It features a wide range of scenarios, realistic simulations, and a high level of customization, making it a compelling choice for fans of complex war games. Players can manage resources, develop strategies, and engage in intense battles in a dynamic and challenging environment.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Incredible depth and realism, making it the best military simulation available.
- Extensive database of military units and weapons, allowing for detailed strategic planning.
- Active community support with numerous user-created scenarios and helpful resources.
- Steep learning curve that can be overwhelming for new players.
- Bugs and performance issues, particularly with the user interface and map loading.
- High price point, especially when considering additional costs for DLC and Tacview.
- story139 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 85 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely centered around its mission-based structure, with players engaging in a variety of well-designed and historically inspired scenarios that require strategic planning and critical thinking. While the missions offer significant replayability and a deep simulation of military operations, the lack of a cohesive narrative or character-driven story may leave some players wanting more in terms of storytelling. Overall, the focus is on the tactical execution of missions rather than a traditional narrative experience.
“The basic game contains quite a few scenarios, but the community content pack provides hundreds including some excellent story-driven content and campaigns.”
“But Command's tactical depth is unchallenged and there is an endless amount of missions, historical or fictional, from the Cold War era to the present.”
“The game is all about the missions, the set-up, and having the military knowledge to know how to approach and win modern conflicts.”
“The missions are well-designed, challenging players to think critically and make strategic decisions as they navigate various scenarios.”
“This results in a very frustrating onramp where some of the missions seem outright impossible, or simply don't work correctly due to faulty triggers.”
“Getting even straightforward things done like setting up a mission or an attack is constantly obstructed by some unwanted setting or factor which typically does not explain itself or even make sense - assuming the game hasn't just broken in the back which it does a lot.”
- graphics59 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's graphics receive mixed reviews, with some praising the stunning visuals and meticulous design of aircraft and landscapes, while others criticize the simplistic and functional graphics that lack detail and polish. Many players appreciate the depth and realism of the gameplay over visual appeal, indicating that the graphics serve the simulation purpose rather than providing a visually rich experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as a secondary aspect, with a focus on gameplay mechanics and realism taking precedence.
“Graphics and sound: the game’s visuals are stunning, with meticulously designed aircraft and breathtaking landscapes that enhance the overall experience.”
“With its stunning graphics, deep gameplay, and unparalleled level of realism, it's a game that you won't want to miss.”
“It's a very beautiful game in its own right, but don't be looking for Arma 3 graphics; the scope of this is much larger than that, and it doesn't need that sort of thing.”
“It is a tactical game, with very fiddly controls, and poor graphics.”
“The graphics are, well, non-existent.”
“The graphical pack is definitely not worth the price; several models are non-existent, no textures at all, and very poorly integrated with the game.”
- gameplay55 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is characterized by its deep and immersive single-player experience, offering a variety of military operations that keep players engaged. While the real-time strategy mechanics and extensive tutorials provide a rich learning curve, some users note that the gameplay can feel repetitive due to limited scenarios and a lack of randomness. Overall, the game excels in realism and complexity, though it may require significant time investment to fully grasp its mechanics.
“This variety keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting, preventing any sense of monotony.”
“Its combination of immersive gameplay, stunning graphics, and diverse missions creates an engaging experience that keeps you coming back for more.”
“The core gameplay revolves around real-time strategy, where players control various military units and make tactical decisions in a variety of scenarios.”
“Navigating through the game’s mechanics can be a challenge, particularly when grasping the complexities of air, land, and naval operations.”
“However, it has a limited amount of gameplay because of limited scenarios, and the gameplay itself is more like a 'problem-solving' strategy—every attempt will be the same as the previous rather than a randomized strategy, like an RTS game where every attempt is different.”
“The engine is also slow, and the UI is very mechanical, so I spend more time understanding the UI than actually enjoying the game.”
- optimization36 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has seen significant improvements over time, with many users noting enhanced performance and smoother gameplay compared to its predecessor, Command: Modern Air/Naval Operations (CMANO). While some players still experience issues with frame rates during intense scenarios and express disappointment over the game's failure to fully utilize CPU capabilities, the overall sentiment is positive, highlighting a range of optimizations and UI refinements that contribute to a more enjoyable experience. Despite ongoing performance concerns, particularly in larger scenarios, the game is generally regarded as a substantial upgrade, especially for those using less powerful systems.
“The game continues to be optimized and runs much better today than ever.”
“Performance has improved considerably.”
“Most surprisingly, CMO actually runs smoother than its predecessor; for someone like me who uses a less powerful computer and is accustomed to dreading the increased performance requirements often present in sequels, this point was an especially positive surprise.”
“Terrible performance, unstable with modern audio systems, ugly UI, and dreadful UX.”
“Despite performance improvements, it's still way too far from fully utilizing CPUs.”
“Very buggy, poor performance.”
- stability20 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, lag, and a problematic user interface, which detract from the overall experience. Many users report game-breaking glitches and unresponsive features, leading to frustration, especially given the game's price. While there is potential for improvement through updates, the current state is deemed unsatisfactory by many players.
“Buggy, laggy, (I have a high-end rig) and terrible UI.”
“Constant game-breaking bugs and horrendous UI glitches take what would otherwise be an enjoyable game into an expensive disappointment.”
“Overpriced, very buggy.”
- music12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it atmospheric and well-composed, while others criticize its lack of variety and limited sound effects. Although the soundtrack is not a central feature, many agree that having more than one track would enhance the experience. Overall, while the music is appreciated by some, it is often deemed insufficient in diversity and impact.
“The graphics and soundtrack are superb.”
“Music is awesome but not varied enough.”
“I couldn't ever really get into CMANO, but this is a far slicker interface with better audio and music tracks that are actually good and atmospheric.”
“The music and sound effects are well below standard.”
“It would be nice to have more than one song to listen to.”
“You're not getting new units or music or anything like that, just more scenarios.”
- replayability10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
"Command: Modern Operations" boasts exceptional replayability due to its extensive range of unlockable and customizable aircraft, diverse mission approaches, and a wealth of community-generated content. While the game features a steep learning curve, players find that mastering it unlocks virtually limitless scenarios and replay value, making it a standout in its genre. Overall, the game's complexity and depth contribute to an almost endless replay experience.
“With a range of aircraft to unlock and customize, as well as different approaches to completing missions, Command: Modern Operations offers significant replayability.”
“Unlimited replayability with virtually unlimited real-world scenarios to play around with or create yourself.”
“Once you figure it out, and it has an extensive learning curve, you'll love the flexibility and endless replayability this game offers.”
“Once you get past the learning curve, you will have a virtually infinite amount of replay value at your fingertips.”
“There is no other game like Command, and the replayability of CMO is second to none.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively time-consuming and tedious, often requiring a significant investment of time to progress. While some acknowledge that a certain level of grinding is unavoidable, many express frustration with the lengthy scenarios that can lead to a halt in enjoyment.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Now be warned, the game is tedious and the scenarios can be very, very long.”
“It came to a grinding halt just an hour or so into the scenario when ICBMs launched against Iwo Jima.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive sound design, including engine roars and atmospheric audio that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the engaging environment created by the audio elements, such as submarine loops, and note that the improved interface and quality music tracks contribute to a more captivating atmosphere compared to previous titles.
“Coupled with an immersive sound design—complete with engine roars and atmospheric audio—air operations creates a truly engaging environment.”
“I quite like the idea of playing submarine audio loops whilst trying submarine campaigns; it adds to the atmosphere, and I would like more of this in the game.”
“I couldn't ever really get into CMANO, but this game has a far slicker interface, a nicer look, and better audio with music tracks that are actually good and atmospheric.”
“It may sound sad, but I quite like the idea of playing submarine audio loops while trying submarine campaigns; it adds to the atmosphere and I would like more of this in the game, but...”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is subjective, allowing players to tailor their experience to be as realistic or comedic as they prefer. Some find the game's portrayal of certain elements, like the Slytherin perspective, amusing, while others may not resonate with the humor at all. Overall, the comedic aspects can enhance enjoyment but may not appeal to everyone.
“You can make this as realistic or as funny and enjoyable as you want.”
“It's funny because Slytherin definitely thinks this is such an awesome game.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is criticized for being unclear and misleading, with users noting a lack of transparency regarding features that are not included before purchase. This has led to frustration over the perceived professionalism of the game's marketing.
“Overall, the monetization of this game is bizarre, and an adequate feature list of the things you don't get is not readily available before purchase.”
“Why are they advertising features that aren't present, even though they're touting this game as professional?”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game lacks emotional depth, with users noting a deficiency in both narrative and writing quality. The absence of engaging graphics and storytelling contributes to a less impactful emotional experience. Overall, players feel that the game does not effectively evoke strong feelings or connections.
