MoonBase Commander

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6.6

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  • Summary: MoonBase Commander puts players in charge of their own lunar territory in a quest to build the most powerful empire on the moon. The key to winning is to find, exploit and use valuable energy pools to eliminate rival factions who are also on the same quest. Along the way players must chooseMoonBase Commander puts players in charge of their own lunar territory in a quest to build the most powerful empire on the moon. The key to winning is to find, exploit and use valuable energy pools to eliminate rival factions who are also on the same quest. Along the way players must choose the best way to accomplish their goals by using weapons, surveillance or shields to fortify their defenses. MoonBase Commander features multiple and unique opposing factions, bright graphics, a light storyline and various types of terrain that can be easily customized with the terrain editor. [Infogrames]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. 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.
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  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. Gamezilla!
    86
    A solid turn based strategy game that is surprisingly well designed.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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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  7. 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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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 1 out of 3
  1. ChrisM.
    Sep 6, 2002
    9
    Go buy, this game is massive fun.
  2. MatthewK.
    Feb 24, 2004
    8
    This game is fun, though it may be a little tough at the beginning, it gets easy to get used to. 8/10.
  4. kajt
    Sep 4, 2020
    4
    Not for me probably. Played it for a day, maybe two but wont come back to it.

Awards & Rankings

66
#66 Best PC Game of 2002
52
#52 Most Shared PC Game of 2002

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