Ultimate Space Commando

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Ultimate Space Commando is a turn-based, squad-based tactical RPG set in a sci-fi universe. Assemble and command a team of up to four unique characters with customizable skills, weapons, and gear. Engage in tactical combat against hostile alien creatures and rival factions in procedurally generated environments. Experience a rich, immersive story with branching dialogue and multiple endings based on your choices and actions.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Ultimate Space Commando offers a deep and complex tactical gameplay experience reminiscent of classic turn-based strategy games like XCOM and Jagged Alliance, with a variety of tactical options and a challenging difficulty curve.
The game features a dynamic combat environment where destructible terrain and interactive elements enhance strategic planning, making each mission feel unique and engaging.
Despite its indie roots, the game showcases impressive depth in character customization, squad management, and a lengthy campaign filled with meaningful choices and replayability.

The game suffers from frequent crashes, bugs, and a poorly designed user interface, which can detract from the overall experience and make gameplay frustrating.
The tutorial is overly complicated and filled with walls of text, making it difficult for new players to grasp the mechanics and navigate the game effectively.
Graphics and animations are simplistic and lack polish, which may turn off players looking for a more visually appealing experience.

story
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
84%
8%
The story in the game is generally considered weak, with many reviewers noting that while it exists and is coherent, it lacks depth and meaningful choices. Despite its shortcomings, players appreciate the campaign's structure, which includes a variety of missions and the ability to manage a roster of soldiers, contributing to an engaging tactical experience. Overall, while the narrative may not be the game's strong point, it serves its purpose in supporting the gameplay.
- “The story is good for this kind of game - for one, it actually exists, and for two, it's reasonably coherent.”
- “You'll upgrade your gear on the way, meet increasingly scary monsters matched only in their deadliness by their ugliness, and uncover little bits of a surprisingly well-translated story along the way.”
- “The randomized elements, different game modes (single mission with different challenges), the big campaign (with meaningful choices), and defend the base all feel unique and will keep the experience fresh and make you come back for more.”
- “The story in this game is pretty generic considering the theme, and there are few meaningful choices in the midst of the campaign.”
- “Dialogue mostly happens at the beginning of missions, and is of little importance.”
- “Immersion isn't too good, mostly because of the lacking music and the thin background story.”
gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
64%
9%
The gameplay of "Ultimate Space Commando" is a deep and challenging turn-based tactical experience, featuring a robust roster management system, intricate mechanics, and a focus on resource management, particularly ammo. Players navigate a variety of missions, including a single-player campaign and multiplayer modes, with a strong emphasis on strategic planning and environmental interaction. While the game is praised for its addictive mechanics and replayability, some users noted issues with bugs and a steep learning curve related to the interface and inventory system.
- “Overall, it's a great tactical game, with a very polished design, and a very tuned difficulty and gameplay design of each mission.”
- “The game sells its theme through its gameplay very effectively, with every fight a battle for position to avoid getting surrounded, opening and closing doors to move through cramped corridors safely, enemies breaking down walls and doors to reach you; there is a lot of tension and uncertainty.”
- “Ultimate Space Commando is a massive game stuffed to the brim with a large campaign and tons of content in the other game modes along with richly complex gameplay mechanisms supporting them.”
- “The gameplay is completely old school in both good and bad ways: unique, intricate game mechanics with lots of depth, but also extremely slow-moving and unforgiving gameplay.”
- “While the core of the gameplay is turn-based, there is a well-implemented RPG-style management system that can be cumbersome.”
- “It takes some time to get used to the interface, the firing patterns, and the various gameplay elements, which can be frustrating for new players.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
The graphics of the game are generally described as simplistic and functional, with a retro aesthetic that may not appeal to everyone. While some players appreciate the charm of the map tiles and the overall design, others find the character models and alien designs lacking in variety and quality. Overall, the visuals are considered secondary to the gameplay experience, which remains the primary focus for many players.
- “Graphically, the game is a bit of a mixed bag. I love the way the map tiles look like they came straight from a Fantasy Flight board game, but on the other hand, the marines are serviceable but obvious knock-off 40k marines, and I find a few of the alien designs a bit samey.”
- “Graphics are in pure 2D; the alien sprites and the backgrounds are well drawn, though your soldiers are not as well designed.”
- “This gives the game a certain attractive aesthetic I quite like, with marines pouring vast quantities of lead at hordes of aliens.”
- “Graphically, the game is a bit of a mixed bag. I love the way the map tiles look like they came straight from a Fantasy Flight board game, but on the other hand, the marines are serviceable but obvious knock-offs of 40k marines, and I find a few of the alien designs a bit samey.”
- “The name sounds like a weird anime crossover thing that's got to be horribly translated, and the graphics are kind of ugly, even for a retro-esque game like this.”
- “Everything is graphically cluttered: the interface, the levels which are totally full of stuff, and frequent narrow corridors reminiscent of Space Hulk.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is described as simplistic and lacking depth, with the main menu theme effectively setting the atmosphere, while the in-game music detracts from the overall experience. Users feel that the sound design does its job but fails to enhance immersion, contributing to a thin background story. Overall, the music is seen as a weak point in the game's presentation.
- “The music of the main menu sets the right atmosphere.”
- “Sound and music do the job.”
- “The music is spacey but too simplistic.”
- “The music of the main menu sets the right atmosphere, but the in-game music does everything it can to ruin it.”
- “The music is space-y but too simplistic.”
- “Immersion isn't too good, mostly because of the lacking music and the thin background story.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a dark and foreboding environment that enhances the tension and sense of danger, particularly as players navigate through unknown territories filled with lurking threats. While the main menu music effectively sets the mood, the in-game soundtrack detracts from the overall experience.
- “We crash through the atmosphere, fast as the night.”
- “And nails the atmosphere and experience, in my humble opinion.”
- “The dark, foreboding atmosphere lit only by your active scanners and field of vision sets a perfect stage for your wary approach into the unknown, where monsters may suddenly swarm you or even start chewing through the walls to get to your tasty team.”
- “The music of the main menu sets the right atmosphere, but the in-game music does everything it can to ruin it.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including constant freezes, crashes, and black screens, leading to a negative reception. Additionally, the tutorial is reported to be buggy and difficult to navigate, further detracting from the overall experience.
- “Constant freezes, crashes, and black screens mean this gets a negative review.”
- “The tutorial is pretty buggy and hard to follow.”
- “Frequent crashes and screen freezes are very common.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers significant replayability through its affordable price, hotseat and online multiplayer options, and engaging gameplay, with a campaign lasting over 30 hours. However, players seeking high-quality graphics and presentation may find it less appealing.
- “It's cheap, has hotseat and online multiplayer, great gameplay, and tons of replayability.”
- “The campaign itself is around 30 hours or more, and the replay value is also quite good.”
- “If you care for graphics and presentation, and want something super replayable, reconsider.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly due to the manual collection of items like screws and crafting materials. The looting system is described as infuriating, leading to potential campaign restarts and detracting from the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “This feature is slightly annoying because you have to manually pick everything up; it gets tedious, especially for screws and other crafting materials.”
- “Tedious, at times infuriating looting system that trolls you and can cause campaign restarts.”
- “Unless the mission is some sort of holdout as long as possible (and it wasn't), this is more tedious than it is fun.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game is noted for its depth, allowing players to customize stats and equipment extensively. This system enhances the gameplay experience by providing meaningful choices that impact character progression and playstyle. Overall, players appreciate the balance between character growth and strategic equipment management.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is characterized by a chaotic simulation vibe, blending fun and gameplay with a darkly humorous tone that many players appreciate.
- “The game has a chaotic simulation feel that I really enjoy, infused with a fun, gamey, and dark-humorous flavor.”
- “The humor in this game is brilliantly chaotic, making every moment feel unpredictable and entertaining.”
- “I love how the game blends dark humor with its gameplay, creating a unique and enjoyable experience.”

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