Eye of the Commando
- September 17, 2024
- Adventurepro Games LLC
Get on Steam"Eye of the Commando" is a turn-based dungeon crawler with an 80s action movie twist. Play as a one-man army, raiding an island full of terrorists with a huge gun and no shirt. Experience genuine turn-based gameplay where everything, including enemy bullets, moves one tile per turn. Explore, fight, and loot your way through this unique gaming experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Unique blend of turn-based mechanics and shooter gameplay, reminiscent of 80s action movies.
- Engaging and addictive gameplay with a fun sense of humor and great music.
- Responsive developer support, quickly addressing bugs and promising future updates.
- Currently in Early Access, missing some features and may not provide a complete experience yet.
- Gameplay can be challenging, which may not appeal to all players.
- Some players desire additional features like fullscreen and save/load options.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a unique and addictive blend of 3D turn-based grid combat that incorporates ranged attacks, adding complexity to what initially appears to be a simplistic dungeon crawl experience. Players appreciate the interesting mechanics that enhance the overall gameplay, making it engaging and promising for future developments.
“I liked how much the ranged attacks changed the general turn-based dungeon crawl mechanics.”
“The gameplay is unique and addictive, and I'm excited to see what else is in store as it develops.”
“What at first may seem like a fairly simplistic game is actually much more complex, with lots of interesting mechanics to spice up the gameplay.”
“The gameplay is a 3D turn-based grid combat system that feels clunky and unrefined.”
“The mechanics are overly simplistic and lack depth, making battles feel repetitive.”
“The controls are unresponsive at times, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its energetic and engaging 80s-inspired soundtrack, which complements the action-packed gameplay and humorous tone. Players appreciate how the music enhances the overall experience, adding to the game's vibrant atmosphere and absurdity.
“The art and music are phenomenal.”
“I really enjoy the music and the pixel art is great, and I appreciate the game's sense of humor; it knows how absurd the premise is and embraces it fully.”
“Dungeon crawling, turn-based, 80s soundtrack, freedom, floor chicken... and you tell me I can dodge bullets?”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“While the game has potential, the music is a major letdown and feels out of place.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics of the early access game are praised for their quality and nostalgic 80s aesthetic, contributing to an engaging visual experience that complements its fun concept.
“Promising early access game with a fun concept and good graphics.”
“Sound and graphics: the 80's.”
“The graphics feel like they belong in the 80s.”
“The visuals are outdated and lack any modern polish.”
“The art style is unappealing and doesn't do justice to the game's potential.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by clever action movie parodies and nostalgic references that resonate with players' childhood gaming experiences, creating a low-key yet effective comedic atmosphere reminiscent of titles like Dungeonmanns.
“Parts of it had me laughing from the action movie parodies; other parts transported me back to my youth and reminded me of my favorite games growing up.”
“Funny in a low-key way, similar to Dungeonmans.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express a desire for additional bosses and the introduction of a procedural generation mode to enhance the game's replayability.
“Hoping to see more bosses added and maybe a procedural generation mode to increase replayability.”
