Commander: Modern War
- January 28, 2023
- GoldenGod Games
"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
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging turn-based tactical experience reminiscent of classic games like Advance Wars.
- It features a robust map editor and allows for customization, which enhances replayability and player creativity.
- The developer is actively supporting and refining the game, showing commitment to improving the overall experience.
- The control scheme is unintuitive, requiring players to deselect units before selecting others, which disrupts gameplay fluidity.
- The campaign lacks a saving option, making longer scenarios unplayable for some players.
- The story is generic and lacks depth, which detracts from the overall experience.
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story has been criticized for being generic and overly simplistic, with some reviewers noting that it feels like it was generated by AI. The campaign missions vary in entertainment value, but many players feel that the cartoonish and one-dimensional narrative detracts from the overall experience, suggesting that the game could function without a significant story. Despite these criticisms, some players still find enjoyment in the gameplay itself.
“Worth for the time, I enjoyed so far; I would like to see more missions, it was my favorite part.”
“The story is a tad generic.”
“The campaign story and art feel like they were all made by ChatGPT.”
“What really put me off about this game was the story, which is cartoonish and manichean, even worse than the worst Tom Clancy novel.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics and animations of the game are noted for their charm, though they are not considered exceptional, and the interface could use improvement. Overall, while the visuals may not be the game's strongest aspect, they contribute positively to the overall experience.
“The graphics and animations have a certain charm to them that adds to the overall experience of the game.”
“While the game may not boast cutting-edge graphics, the visual style has its own appeal that contributes to the game's unique atmosphere.”
“The art direction is impressive, creating a visually engaging world that enhances the gameplay experience.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the game.”
“The environments are bland and uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as basic but functional, with charming graphics and animations. While the mechanics are effective and have the potential for complexity, 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; the graphics and animations have some charm to them, but what really put me off about this game was the story.”
“The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through the levels.”
“There is a lack of variety in the gameplay mechanics, which makes the experience feel repetitive and dull.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players have noted that the game's optimization could be improved, particularly regarding language support, as some translations are missing during the campaign, which disrupts the overall experience.
“The optimization of the game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making the game run seamlessly without any noticeable lag.”
“The user interface is well-optimized, providing a clean and efficient experience that enhances overall gameplay.”