Missile Command Delta

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Missile Command Delta is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Mighty Yell and was released on July 8, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Missiles are incoming. The stakes are high. Only you can stop the destruction. The teams at Mighty Yell and 13AM Games have taken one of Atari’s most iconic titles and created a high-pressure, tactical turn-based game where players must manage their pool of defenses strategically to survive rounds of incoming missiles. Missile Command Delta approaches gameplay in a completely new way, but it reta…

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Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

music3 positive mentions

replayability1 negative mentions

The turn-based mechanics and tactical gameplay are engaging, providing a fresh take on the classic Missile Command experience.
The game features a compelling story with intriguing mysteries and character dynamics that develop as the plot progresses.
The blend of puzzle-solving and exploration elements keeps the gameplay varied and interesting, enhancing the overall experience.

Many characters feel one-dimensional and lack depth, making it hard to connect with them emotionally.
The exploration environments are often repetitive and visually uninteresting, which detracts from the sense of progression.
Some gameplay mechanics, particularly in the missile command sections, are poorly explained and can lead to frustrating experiences.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players finding it shallow and lacking depth, while others appreciate its blend of mystery and character development. While the narrative is delivered through various means like dialogue and flashbacks, many feel it lacks organic progression and emotional stakes, particularly during combat scenarios. However, some reviewers highlight engaging character arcs and surprising plot twists, suggesting that the story, despite its flaws, can still captivate players and enhance the overall experience.
- “The storytelling is done through a combination of character dialogue, flashbacks/dream sequences, and random notes you find lying around (similar to the voicemail system in Fear).”
- “A compelling story and great turn-based puzzles (reminiscent of Into the Breach or Tactical Breach Wizards) blended with an escape room mystery - what more do you need?!”
- “The story is wrapped in intrigue and mystery and, without spoiling anything, it's one of the very few games where the true ending - aside from being excellent - completely caught me off guard.”
- “However, the story and social game is far too shallow.”
- “Like, not that they're purposely self-aware, but the writers know there's supposed to be a story in the game, so they're making game prose rather than creating breadcrumbs for an organic narrative.”
- “The mechanics are great, albeit not well explained. The big problem with the game is that any part that isn't playing missile command is just boring; the characters are bland and full of less than dry humor, the story is boring, and most of all, the art direction is not great.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "Missile Command Delta" offers a unique blend of tactical mechanics reminiscent of the original game, combined with light deckbuilding and exploration elements. While the tactical gameplay is generally well-received, with a score around 7/10, many players find the non-tactical aspects—such as level design, character development, and story—lacking and unengaging. Overall, the game excels in its core mechanics but struggles with its supplementary content, leading to mixed feelings about the overall experience.
- “It's a cool take on the original Missile Command mechanics, and your foresight and prioritization skills will be tested.”
- “Missile Command Delta is a combination of the tactical gameplay you'll see in the trailer (with light deckbuilding elements) and an exploration game with light visual novel elements.”
- “Gameplay revolves around completing combat simulations, collecting arsenal floppy disks (which let you use specific missiles in emergencies), solving puzzles, and gathering clues to uncover secret rooms and documents.”
- “I'm generally ambivalent or disappointed with everything that isn't that tactical gameplay.”
- “The level design feels like it's solely there to break up the puzzles and the tactical gameplay.”
- “I feel like I was kind of just told there was a mystery and was expected to speculate about it without any real interplay with the gameplay.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, particularly during setpiece and spooky moments, enhancing the emotional impact of key scenes. However, the overall quality of the music outside these moments is considered average, with some players finding it less memorable. The climax and ending are noted for their enjoyable musical accompaniment, contributing to a satisfactory emotional resolution.
- “Music during setpiece moments is pretty good.”
- “Music during spooky moments is pretty good.”
- “The climax segment and the ending path I chose was fairly enjoyable, and the music and plot twist felt like it was an okay emotional resolution.”
- “Music during everything else is just okay.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that while the game attempts to create emotional depth through dream sequences and climactic moments, many players feel these elements lack genuine buildup and impact, resulting in a somewhat unearned emotional experience. However, some found the climax and chosen ending to provide a satisfactory resolution, aided by effective music and plot twists.
- “The climax segment and the ending path I chose was fairly enjoyable, and the music and plot twist felt like it was an okay emotional resolution.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The missile command segment of the game is considered decent, but it falls short in terms of replayability, suggesting that players may not find enough incentive to revisit this aspect.
- “The missile command part of the game is decent enough but lacks any replayability.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally perceived as lacking, with characters described as bland and the comedic elements being dry and unengaging. Overall, the humor fails to enhance the experience, contributing to a sense of boredom outside of the core gameplay.
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their impressive aesthetics and thoughtful environment design, which enhance the overall experience. Users appreciate the character dynamics and representation, contributing to a visually engaging and immersive atmosphere.
- “I honestly wasn't expecting to love the writing and environment design as much as I do, but the aesthetics and character dynamics (woohoo for unexpected yet well-done representation!) plus all the interesting puzzles had me in love quickly.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game effectively captures the main character's experience, creating a compelling atmosphere that enhances the overall gameplay.
- “It really does a good job at translating the main character's experience into a board game with a captivating atmosphere.”