Escort Commander

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Escort Commander is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by CKS Tactical and was released on February 22, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Escort Commander" is an arcade space shooter that combines strategic and tactical elements to defend the last colony of earth. Upgrade your colony, ship, and weapons in two game modes: Campaign and Survival. With its quick learning curve, casually stomp out enemy spacecraft and ensure the colony's survival in this unique and enhanced classic arcade experience.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

graphics1 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game has a fun and engaging concept, allowing players to control both their ship and the colony.
The audio and visuals are well done, creating an enjoyable atmosphere.
Despite its challenges, the game offers a unique experience that can be entertaining for those who enjoy difficult gameplay.

The game is unbalanced, with difficulty spikes that can lead to frustration and frequent deaths.
Controls are clunky and not intuitive, making gameplay less enjoyable and requiring a better tutorial.
There are significant technical issues, including fatal errors that disrupt gameplay and a lack of clear instructions on upgrades and enemy mechanics.

music
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The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and contribution to the overall audio-visual experience, though some users feel it does not directly enhance the gameplay itself.
- “First of all, I really like the audio and visuals; the music is great, and the game looks and feels good.”
- “The music doesn't represent the gameplay.”
- “The soundtrack feels disconnected from the overall experience.”
- “The audio design lacks variety and becomes repetitive quickly.”
gameplay
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Gameplay is characterized by a unique mechanic that allows players to control both a colony and their own ship, but the clarity of instructions is lacking, leading to initial confusion about controls. While the mechanics are appreciated, the disconnect between music and gameplay may detract from the overall experience.
- “I like the mechanic of controlling the colony as well as your own ship.”
- “Even after looking up the controls, the gameplay instructions are not very clear; it took me a few minutes just to realize I was supposed to be commanding the colony (hint: tab & number keys).”
graphics
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Reviewers praise the game's graphics for their appealing visuals and immersive quality, noting that the overall aesthetic enhances the gaming experience alongside the impressive audio.
- “First of all, I really like the audio and visuals; the music is great, and the game looks and feels good.”