Xeno Command

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Xeno Command is a single player strategy game. It was developed by ChillyRoom and was released on November 8, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

RTS with roguelike fun. Be heroes, lead armies, combat aliens & save the galaxy!

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Strategy

Play Modes

Single-Player

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 164 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers enjoyable and challenging RTS gameplay reminiscent of classic titles like Starcraft and C&C.
The unique hero classes and their respective abilities add depth and variety to the gameplay.
The graphics and aesthetics are well-crafted, enhancing the overall experience.

The game is essentially a demo, as players are required to pay after just two levels to access the full content.
There are significant bugs and crashes, particularly when using hero abilities, which can disrupt gameplay.
Many players feel misled by the 'free' label, as the paywall limits access to the majority of the game.

story
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for being overly limited, with only two free missions available before requiring a $4.99 payment to unlock additional content. Players express frustration over the lack of mid-mission save points, making the game feel unplayable due to frequent crashes. Overall, the narrative experience is seen as unsatisfactory and overly monetized.
- “This game is fun, but you have to pay to continue the whole story, which should not be there at all.”
- “Only 2 campaign missions then you have to buy the game.”
- “Is it just a story you play through then you're done?”
- “This game sucks because you have to pay for the story and it sucks because the game is fun but you have to pay to continue the whole story which should not be there at all.”
- “It's free for 2 missions then requires you to pay for the remaining missions....”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally well-received, with players enjoying the engaging mechanics and theme of alien invasions. While many appreciate the fun and quality of the free version, some users have noted the lack of cloud save functionality as a significant drawback. Overall, the game is praised for its controls, graphics, and character designs, making it a solid choice for players.
- “Honestly pretty cool for a free version of a game and not fully unlocked all features, the gameplay is so enjoyable no matter where you look at. I also love the theme of the game, like some alien invasion stuff where you gotta kill them. I really do enjoy this game and hope you guys add more content to it.”
- “Good controls, good graphics, good gameplay, and good character designs.”
- “I just bought it about a week ago and I've been having fun playing it. The gameplay definitely delivers for the price.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their beauty and high quality, with users highlighting the appealing aesthetics, character designs, and overall visual presentation. Many reviewers appreciate the graphics as a significant enhancement to the gameplay experience, contributing to the game's strategic and nostalgic elements.
- “Beautiful strategic game, reminds me of my childhood playing old school strategy games exploring and conquering bases. Really worth it, with good aesthetics and challenging levels forcing players to use their wits.”
- “Good controls, good graphics, good gameplay, and good character designs.”
- “Top-tier game; all characters are well-designed and the graphics are very impressive.”
monetization
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The monetization strategy of the games is criticized for relying heavily on intrusive ads, which detracts from the overall experience, while there are no in-app purchases available.
- “There are no in-app purchases, which makes the game feel fair and enjoyable.”
- “I appreciate that the game doesn't pressure me into spending money.”
- “The monetization model is transparent and doesn't interfere with gameplay.”
- “Most of the games are mediocre at best, and the ads just drive me crazy.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users feel that the game lacks significant roguelike replayability and does not encourage grinding for levels or upgrades, which may limit its long-term engagement.
- “During the free portion, I didn't get a sense of roguelike replayability or grinding for levels or upgrades.”
- “Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices that would encourage multiple playthroughs.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players feel that the grinding aspect lacks depth, as the free portion of the game does not provide a strong sense of roguelike replayability or motivation to grind for levels and upgrades.
- “During the free portion, I didn't get a sense of roguelike replayability or grinding for levels or upgrades.”
character development
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While the game excels in controls, graphics, gameplay, and character designs, the reviews do not provide specific insights into the depth or progression of character development. Overall, the focus seems to be more on the aesthetic and functional aspects rather than the narrative or emotional growth of the characters.
- “The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to form meaningful connections with each character.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
- “The choices you make really impact the characters' growth, adding a layer of complexity to the gameplay.”