![]() Players simply select a unit, move it, and then may conduct an attack, one unit to one unit. Turns play quickly, particularly before the Russian front opens up. Players who have been around for a bit will have fond memories of SSI’s Panzer General when playing this game. The emphasis in Commander is on fun, and the game has easy-to-learn mechanics, and a great atmosphere. To counter the threat, the Allies have destroyers, carriers and strategic bombers to sink the German wolf packs. On the ocean, Lend Lease convoys, the lifeblood of the British and Soviets, plow slowly over the waves as German submarines and raiders attempt to sink them. Meanwhile, the strategic war is fought at another level, as heavy bombers brave fighters to reduce the enemy’s production capacity. Expensive armor and mechanized infantry units exploit the holes and surround defenders, cutting off their supply and lines of retreat. Battleships and tactical bombers soften up the enemy frontlines, and infantry corps are used to open gaps. Garrison units are cheap and can hold their own in fortified areas like the Maginot line. The game presents the player with an overall feel for the sweep of World War II, with all of the major strategic elements interacting players would expect. Combat is odds based, and as the player selects a unit and hovers over potential enemy targets, the odds calculation is displayed conveniently at the bottom of the screen. A unit’s zone of control slows down enemy movement, and enemy controlled hexes cut off supply lines. In traditional wargame style, the terrain in each hex affects movement and combat, with rivers snaking along hex-sides. Each hex appears to be about 50km, so it is a long way from Berlin to Moscow. The map is hex-based and stretches from the US East Coast, the North African desert, Finland and just past the Caspian Sea. The game is a turn-based grand strategy romp into World War II. The veteran, the rookie, and the casual player will all find something to love in this game.Ĭommander pays homage to many of the wargame conventions we know and love. The game opts for fun over realism, but it’s all for the greater good. Easy to learn, and addictive, Commander gives players the reigns of the Axis, or Allies in World Ware II, and lets them conquer half of Europe in an evening. Commander – Europe at War, developed by Slitherene and published by Matrix, is just such a game. These are the games to play after a hard day at the office, or when recruiting friends into this wonderful hobby. They play fast, are accessible, but still offer a fantastic strategic fix. Passed Inspection: Fun, fast and addictive gameplay.įailed Basic: Anemic tutorial. Commander – Europe at War Review By Larry Levandowski
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