Commander: Modern War

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"Commander: Modern War" is a turn-based tactical game that puts your strategic skills to the test. Engage in intense campaigns across meticulously designed skirmish maps, and customize various parameters for a personalized experience. Command two formidable factions, utilizing infantry, vehicles, air support, and naval might to secure victory on the treacherous terrain. * Turn-based tactical game * Customizable campaigns on detailed skirmish maps * Command two formidable factions with various units

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90%

Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

story4 positive mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging turn-based strategy experience reminiscent of classic titles like Advance Wars.
It features a robust map editor that allows for creativity and customization, enhancing replayability.
The developer is actively supporting and refining the game, which shows promise for future updates and improvements.

The game lacks a saving option during scenarios, making longer missions unplayable for some players.
There is a limited variety of units and factions, which can make gameplay feel repetitive.
The user interface and controls are not intuitive, leading to frustration during gameplay.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game has been criticized for being overly simplistic and cartoonish, with many reviewers finding it unengaging and reminiscent of poorly written novels. While the campaign missions offer some entertainment, the narrative fails to add meaningful depth, leading players to feel that a more straightforward premise would have sufficed. Overall, the story detracts from the experience rather than enhancing it.
- “Worth for the time, I enjoyed so far, I would like to see more missions; it was my favorite part.”
- “The campaign story and art is all made by ChatGPT.”
- “Gameplay is basic, graphics and animations have some charm to it, but what really put me off about this game was the story.”
- “The story is a tad generic.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics and animations in the game possess a certain charm, though they are generally considered basic and in need of improvement. While the visuals may not be outstanding, the game shows potential in its core mechanics.
- “The graphics and animations have some charm to them, adding a unique touch to the overall experience.”
- “While the game may not have the best graphics, it holds a lot of promise and the core gameplay is enjoyable.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as basic but functional, with solid mechanics that could offer more complexity. While the graphics and animations have a certain charm, the simplicity of the story detracts from the overall experience.
- “It is simple, the mechanics work great, yet has the potential to be complex.”
- “Gameplay is basic, graphics and animations have some charm to it, but what really put me off about this game was the story.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have noted issues with optimization related to language support, specifically the absence of translations at certain points in the campaign, which disrupts the overall experience. This aspect is seen as an area for improvement to enhance gameplay fluidity.