Software:Commander: Europe at War

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Commander: Europe at War
Commander Europe at War cover.jpg
Original Windows cover art
Developer(s)Slitherine Software
Firepower Entertainment
Freeverse (Mac)
Impressionware (DS, PSP)[1]
Publisher(s)Matrix Games
Designer(s)Johan Persson
Composer(s)Michael Rubino
Platform(s)Windows, Mac OS X, Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable
Genre(s)Turn-based strategy
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Commander: Europe at War (CEaW) is a World War II turn-based strategy computer game. The game was codeveloped by Slitherine Software and Firepower Entertainment, and allows gamers to play either the Axis or the Allies. Commander features six scenarios, 50 inventions from five technology branches, and 12 different unit classes. A sequel, Commander: Napoleon at War, was released in 2008.[2] Another sequel, Commander: The Great War, was released in 2012.[3][4]

Release

The game was announced on May 28, 2006.[5] A Mac OS X port was released in December 2007 by Freeverse.[6] Nintendo DS and PlayStation Portable ports were released in 2009.[7] They were ported by Italian developer Impressionware.[1]

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
GameRankings82%[8]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Eurogamer7/10 (DS)[1]
PALGN8/10[9]
Pelit85/100[10]

Larry Levandowski of Armchair General said: "As a complete package, Commander – Europe at War, is a crowd pleaser. Strategy players at all levels of experience will enjoy this accessible game. Grognards looking for depth and historical accuracy may want to look elsewhere. But even grizzled veterans of the genre might fall for the game’s charms."[11]

Neil Booth of PAL Gaming Network said that it's "[a]n excellent game for both hardcore strategy nuts and newcomers alike. An unassuming surface hides hours of ferociously addictive gameplay that's rivalled by few other titles."[9]

Tuukka Grönholm of Pelit summarized: "Commander: Europe at War is a deep and fun strategy game that shines in multiplayer. The only problem is that Commander feels very much like Strategic Command, but it is not quite as good."

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Persiani, Davide (26 May 2009). "Commander: Europe at War" (in Italian). Gamer Network. https://www.eurogamer.it/commander-europe-at-war-recensione. 
  2. Butts, Steve (4 November 2008). "Commander: Napoleon at War Review". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/11/04/commander-napoleon-at-war-review. 
  3. "Slitherine Opens A New Front For Commander". Ziff Davis. 26 May 2010. https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/05/26/slitherine-opens-a-new-front-for-commander. 
  4. "Commander - The Great War". https://www.slitherine.com/game/commander-the-great-war. 
  5. Surette, Tim (18 May 2006). "Slitherine announces two for PCs". Fandom. https://www.gamespot.com/articles/slitherine-announces-two-for-pcs/1100-6151521/. 
  6. Cohen, Peter (10 December 2007). "Commander — Europe at War strategy game released". https://www.macworld.com/article/188471/commander-2.html. 
  7. Jordan, Jon (18 March 2009). "Slitherine preps second wave of DS and PSP strategy games". Steel Media. https://www.pocketgamer.com/commander-europe-at-war/slitherine-preps-second-wave-of-ds-and-psp-strategy-games/. 
  8. "Commander - Europe at War for PC". CBS Interactive. http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/933333-commander-europe-at-war/index.html. 
  9. 9.0 9.1 Booth, Neil (30 June 2007). "Commander: Europe at War Review". http://palgn.com.au/pc-gaming/8022/commander-europe-at-war-review/. 
  10. Grönholm, Tuukka (October 2007). "Rauhaa ja rakkautta rajoille" (in Finnish). Pelit (Sanoma Magazines) (10/2007): 62–63, 82. 
  11. Levandowski, Larry (9 August 2007). "Commander – Europe at War Review". Weider History Group. http://armchairgeneral.com/commander-europe-at-war-review.htm. 

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