MoonBase Commander PC
  • Publisher: Atari
  • Release Date: Aug 13, 2002
Metascore
77 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
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  1. Game Over Online
    88
    Moonbase Commander will stand out as the sleeper hit of 2002 and it deserves all the praise I am sure it will get.
  2. Gamer's Pulse
    88
    Moonbase Commander will stand out as the sleeper hit of 2002 and it deserves all the praise I am sure it will get.
  3. netjak
    88
    Probably the best game I had the pleasure to play this year. Combining a very simple concept with a good presentation and an addictive enough gameplay to keep me playing for years to come, the game has breathed a lot of fresh air into the otherwise stale gaming market.
  4. Gamezilla!
    86
    A solid turn based strategy game that is surprisingly well designed.
  5. GameSpot
    83
    One of the most accessible and uniquely addictive strategy games this year.
  6. GameZone
    83
    The interface is designed for ease of use, and the game boasts terrific sound and graphics. This is a wonderful game.
  7. IGN
    80
    It's a really fun game that you can easily install at work to burn some time when your boss isn't looking, or just whittle away an hour or two without noticing the time pass.
  8. GamerWeb PC
    80
    Combines classic arcade fun with some real time strategy elements, creating a game that not only is fun but makes you think about how you're going to play this next move.
  9. PC Gamer
    80
    Its graphics may be bland and its sound effects cheesy, but I can't stop playing the damn thing. [Nov 2002, p.126]
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  10. G4 TV
    80
    A solid and extremely fun game that will probably be overlooked by many in favor of more high-profile titles. It's a shame really, because Moonbase Commander's simple focus and gameplay is an excellent example of substance over style.
  11. Computer Games Magazine
    80
    Don't let its budget price fool you, MoonBase Commander is an incredibly entertaining game regardless of its price tag and quirky online support. [Nov 2002, p.86]
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  12. GameSpy
    72
    A deceptively simple overhead strategy game only slightly comparable to "Scorched Earth."... My only real disappointment with [it] is the limited range of weapons.
  13. Game Revolution
    67
    The skimpy single player game, the lack of an internal matchmaker, the clean but very simple graphics and the inability to save your game make Moonbase Commander feel more like a hobby than a commercial product. That doesn't mean it's not fun.
  14. Computer Gaming World
    40
    Adults might find it simplistic, repititious, and boring, but it's possible that younger kids might find it accessible, challenging, and addictive. [Nov 2002, p.124]
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User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. MatthewK.
    8
    This game is fun, though it may be a little tough at the beginning, it gets easy to get used to. 8/10.
  2. ChrisM.
    9
    Go buy, this game is massive fun.