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.[4] Another sequel, Commander: The Great War, was released in 2012.[5][6]
| Commander: Europe at War | |
|---|---|
 Original Windows cover art | |
| Developer(s) | Slitherine Software Firepower Entertainment Freeverse (Mac) Impressionware (DS, PSP)[3] |
| Publisher(s) | Matrix Games |
| Designer(s) | Johan Persson |
| Composer(s) | Michael Rubino |
| Platform(s) | Windows, Mac OS X, Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable |
| Release | June 2007 (Win)[1] December 2007 (OS X) March 20, 2009 (DS, PSP)[2] |
| Genre(s) | Turn-based strategy |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Release
editThe game was announced on May 28, 2006.[7] A Mac OS X port was released in December 2007 by Freeverse.[8] Nintendo DS and PlayStation Portable ports were released in 2009.[9] They were ported by Italian developer Impressionware.[3]
Reception
edit| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| GameRankings | 82%[10] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Eurogamer | 7/10 (DS)[3] |
| PALGN | 8/10[11] |
| Pelit | 85/100[12] |
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."[13]
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."[11]
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
edit- ^ Dunham, Alexis (2007-06-07). "Commander - Europe at War Storms Into Matrix Games". ign.com. Archived from the original on June 17, 2007. Retrieved 2007-06-11.
- ^ "Commander: Europe at War". Gamepressure. Gry-Online. Archived from the original on 28 February 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ a b c Persiani, Davide (26 May 2009). "Commander: Europe at War". Eurogamer (in Italian). Gamer Network. Archived from the original on 28 February 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ Butts, Steve (4 November 2008). "Commander: Napoleon at War Review". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on 2 March 2023. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
- ^ "Slitherine Opens A New Front For Commander". IGN. Ziff Davis. 26 May 2010. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ "Commander - The Great War". Slitherine Software. Archived from the original on 2 March 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ Surette, Tim (18 May 2006). "Slitherine announces two for PCs". GameSpot. Fandom. Archived from the original on 28 February 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ Cohen, Peter (10 December 2007). "Commander — Europe at War strategy game released". Macworld. Archived from the original on 28 February 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ Jordan, Jon (18 March 2009). "Slitherine preps second wave of DS and PSP strategy games". Pocket Gamer. Steel Media. Archived from the original on 28 February 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Commander - Europe at War for PC". GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 18 May 2013. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ a b Booth, Neil (30 June 2007). "Commander: Europe at War Review". PAL Gaming Network. Archived from the original on 6 January 2010. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ Grönholm, Tuukka (October 2007). "Rauhaa ja rakkautta rajoille". Pelit (in Finnish). No. 10/2007. Sanoma Magazines. pp. 62–63, 82.
- ^ Levandowski, Larry (9 August 2007). "Commander – Europe at War Review". Armchair General. Weider History Group. Archived from the original on 28 February 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
External links
edit
 | This strategy video game–related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |