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Fleet Command

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88% User Score Based on 267 reviews

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Fleet Command is a single player strategy game with a warfare theme. It was developed by Sonalysts and was released on October 26, 2006. It received positive reviews from players.

"Fleet Command" is a real-time strategy game set in international waterways, where players command and deploy a fleet of vessels to maintain power and gain advantage in naval warfare. With headline-inspired campaigns, intuitive point-and-click gameplay, and a fully rotatable 3D environment, the game offers cutting-edge weapons and detailed effects for an immersive experience. Customize your task forces and engage in intense combat with stunning visuals.

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88%
Audience ScoreBased on 267 reviews
story10 positive mentions
graphics6 negative mentions
  • A classic naval warfare simulation that remains engaging and fun even after many years since its release.
  • Offers a deep and realistic strategy experience, allowing players to command various naval units and create custom scenarios.
  • Despite outdated graphics, the gameplay is still highly praised for its tactical depth and replayability.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and compatibility issues on modern systems, making it difficult to play without technical workarounds.
  • Graphics and user interface feel very dated, which may deter new players looking for modern visuals.
  • Some scenarios can be frustratingly difficult, often throwing players into overwhelming situations without adequate preparation.
  • graphics
    48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely regarded as outdated, reflecting its 1990s origins, with many users expressing a desire for a complete graphical overhaul. While the visuals were considered top-notch at the time of release, they now pale in comparison to modern standards, leading to compatibility issues on current systems. Despite the dated graphics, players appreciate the engaging gameplay and strategic depth, often stating that the fun factor outweighs the visual shortcomings.

    • “Graphics (7 of 10): top of the line for the time.”
    • “Back in the days I used to take all those troubles upon me just to have a few hours of intense strategical and rewarding gameplay - all topped off with graphics that in its day were the icing on the cake.”
    • “I wasn't really expecting much but this game is sick, it's ancient and the graphics show it, but the gameplay itself is brilliant and it proves itself as one of those games where graphics don't matter.”
    • “Very outdated graphics-wise, but one of the best complete naval warfare games there are.”
    • “Probably cutting edge when it first came out, but time has not been kind to the graphics.”
    • “Amazingly deep RTS, 20 years after development, gameplay holds up, even if graphics look terribly dated.”
  • story
    45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is centered around a variety of engaging campaigns and missions that simulate real-world military scenarios, allowing players to command naval forces and engage in strategic operations. Users appreciate the depth and realism of the missions, enhanced by a robust mission editor that enables endless customization and replayability. While the narrative is compelling, some players noted issues with mission completion recognition and bugs that can disrupt the experience.

    • “The hours of struggle in the various semi-realistic scenarios deliver a type of gameplay experience unmatched by today's games, which are often too focused on visual aspects rather than the plausibility of a game's story and content.”
    • “Single player is enjoyable, with many missions that span a whole range of threats.”
    • “Well, it isn't Harpoon, but it's a nice little game... except for the lots and lots of bugs that are incredibly annoying - a few of the missions just do not have proper endings, because the game does not recognize finished tasks and thus you can't actually finish them.”
    • “This isn’t a game where you collect resources and generate units; instead, you play out missions designed to simulate real-world situations.”
    • “Campaigns and mission scenarios straight from current headlines (like a news media made up 'terrorist threat' at the Olympics?)”
  • gameplay
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is highly praised for its depth and strategic complexity, allowing players to command various naval operations with engaging mechanics and significant replayability. While the graphics are dated, the core gameplay experience remains rewarding and immersive, reminiscent of classic real-time strategy games. However, some users have reported occasional bugs and issues that can disrupt the experience, but overall, the gameplay is considered a standout feature that transcends its visual limitations.

    • “Gameplay (10 of 10): You get to command an aircraft carrier, strike missions, escort cruisers, submarines, rescue operations; it's an amazing game.”
    • “Amazingly deep RTS; 20 years after development, the gameplay holds up, even if the graphics look terribly dated.”
    • “Truly is a great game that provides a realistic strategy gameplay.”
    • “If you like the idea of CMANO/Command Modern Operations, but can't stand the awful UI and overly complex gameplay, definitely give this game a try.”
    • “I have encountered some 'bugs' (don't know if they are bugs or game mechanics) that the ships just randomly stop firing, like, when I ordered a SAM to fire at an aircraft while another SAM is in the sky, the ship won't fire until that first SAM is destroyed or hits the target.”
    • “-Gameplay breaker: a random aircraft blocks the runway until it runs out of fuel and crashes, causing the others to turn around until they crash too.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by playful jabs at naval warfare and the absurdity of the situation, such as a drunken skipper and the removal of a well-known title. Reviewers suggest that the game offers a lighthearted experience, encouraging players to embrace its comedic elements for a more enjoyable gaming experience.

    • “I was all set for making fun of seamen and all the funny jokes that could be made about man-on-man naval warfare in the harsh waves of fleet command, but it looks like my skipper is drunk at sea with his mistress Kiki.”
    • “It's funny that the Jane's title of the game is removed for the Steam release.”
    • “So if you don’t have a sense of humor, get one.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers strong replayability due to its solid PvE campaigns and an extensive list of scenarios, providing a variety of experiences for players. While the graphics may be dated, the focus on playability ensures that players will find value in replaying the content. Overall, the scenarios contribute positively to the game's replay value.

    • “Solid PvE campaigns and a long list of scenarios allow for a great amount of variety and replay value.”
    • “Graphics are just fine for the age of this sim, but what's more important is the playability and replayability.”
    • “Scenarios are great and the replayability is excellent.”
    • “The graphics are just fine for the age of this sim, but what's more important is the playability and replayability.”
    • “After completing the game once, I found little incentive to go back and play it again.”
    • “The lack of diverse endings and choices makes replaying the game feel tedious and uninteresting.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music composition and sound effects are well-received, with many noting that they are impressive for a game from the 90s, alongside commendable voice acting.

    • “The voice acting is impressive, and the music composition and sound effects are top-notch, especially for a game from the 90s.”
    • “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “The music is incredibly immersive, drawing players deeper into the game's world.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report significant optimization issues, particularly for those running the game on Windows XP, indicating that performance may be subpar on this operating system.

    • “There are significant optimization issues, especially when using Windows XP.”
    • “The game struggles with performance optimization, leading to frequent lag and crashes.”
    • “Optimization is lacking, making it nearly unplayable on older systems.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect tedious and irritating due to numerous persistent bugs and issues, which detract from the overall experience and seem unlikely to be resolved.

    • “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “There are too many little bugs and issues that make the grinding tedious and irritating.”
    • “The grind is so monotonous that it detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game experiences significant stability issues on Windows 10 Pro, with users reporting frequent glitches due to its outdated architecture. Additionally, the download version performs better than the disk installation, which requires the disk to be inserted to play.

    • “Really buggy on Windows 10 Pro.”
    • “It's old architecture, so there are occasional glitches; the download version runs much better than the option of installing from a disk (which has to be inserted to run the game).”
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Fleet Command is a strategy game with warfare theme.

Fleet Command is available on PC and Windows.

Fleet Command was released on October 26, 2006.

Fleet Command was developed by Sonalysts.

Fleet Command has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Fleet Command is a single player game.

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