Command: Modern Operations

Developer: Command Development Team
Release: Nov 14th 2019
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Simulation
Detailed
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Command: Modern Operations Poster

" Detailed military simulation with extensive hardware and strategic depth but clunky UI and poor AI "

Command: Modern Operations Review

Command: Modern Operations is a highly detailed and complex military simulation game that has captivated players with its encyclopedic database of vehicles, sensors, and weapons across air, sea, and land combat domains. It offers a vast array of missions, campaigns, and community-generated content, including the acclaimed "Fury" campaign series, providing a rich strategic experience for wargaming enthusiasts.

However, recent updates have introduced significant frustrations for players. Numerous previously fixed bugs have resurfaced, affecting core gameplay mechanics such as aerial refueling, missile behavior, and unit navigation. This has led to instability and unpredictability, diminishing the enjoyment for many long-term players. Additionally, the lack of updates to existing missions and limited new content have contributed to a sense of stagnation. The developers appear overwhelmed by the sheer volume of issues, and community support has become less welcoming, further impacting the player experience.

Highlights

Players praise the game's deep and complex simulation mechanics, offering a realistic and immersive wargaming experience. The extensive database of military hardware and the variety of mission scenarios are highly regarded. The "Fury" campaign series is especially noted for its narrative depth and quality. Despite its complexity, dedicated players find the gameplay rewarding and engaging, with an authentic feel to military command and strategy.

The game's scale and attention to detail set it apart in the genre, appealing strongly to enthusiasts who appreciate intricate operational planning.

Criticisms

Common criticisms focus on the game's persistent bugs and technical issues, which have worsened with updates that sometimes reintroduce old problems. Players report frustrating AI behaviors, such as aircraft defaulting to unsafe bases or erratic mission execution. The user interface is described as clunky and buggy, detracting from usability. There is also a lack of meaningful ground combat units and biological/chemical weaponry, limiting battlefield realism. Recent performance declines, including freezes and lag, further mar the experience. Finally, the community and developer support environment is seen as unwelcoming and insufficient to address player concerns effectively.

Pros

  • Extensive and detailed military hardware database enhances realism and immersion.
  • Deep and complex gameplay mechanics provide a rewarding strategic challenge.
  • Varied mission and campaign options, including acclaimed 'Fury' series campaigns.
  • Strong appeal to dedicated wargamers and military simulation enthusiasts.
  • Authentic command experience across air, sea, and limited land operations.
  • Large repository of community-generated missions expands gameplay variety.
  • Realistic operational planning and execution praised by military personnel.

Cons

  • Frequent reintroduction of previously fixed bugs undermines stability.
  • Poor AI behaviors cause unrealistic and frustrating unit actions.
  • User interface is clunky, buggy, and difficult to navigate.
  • Lack of ground troop detail limits battlefield realism significantly.
  • Biological and chemical weapons are absent, reducing authenticity.
  • Performance issues include freezes and lag on mid-tier PCs.
  • Community support forums are unwelcoming and not helpful.

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Command: Modern Operations is the next generation in cross-domain modern wargaming. It enables you to simulate every military engagement from post World War II to the present day and beyond. The scale is primarily tactical/operational, although strategic scale operations are also possible.

Release Date Nov 14th 2019
Publisher Slitherine Ltd.
Developer Command Development Team
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