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turn-based strategy video game
Moonbase Commander
By Humongous Entertainment, released 1 Jan 2002
- Microsoft Windows
What it is
Moonbase Commander is a turn-based strategy game from Humongous Entertainment about building a lunar territory into a space empire. Players seek out energy pools and use them to challenge rival factions, choosing weapons, surveillance or shields to advance their plans and defend their territory. The game offers multiple opposing factions, customizable terrain and skirmish mode, where players can set the challenge level. It can be played against AI opponents or with friends over LAN. A built-in map editor lets players customize battlefields. The multiplayer option is LAN-only, and the listed platform is Windows. Humongous Entertainment developed the game, and Rebellion is its listed publisher. Steam lists single-player and multiplayer, along with trading cards and Family Sharing. Its Steam release date is February 6, 2014.
What players like, and what they don't
- Turn-based lunar territory strategy
- Customizable skirmish challenge level
- Built-in map editor
- Play against AI or over LAN
- Multiplayer is LAN-only
- Listed for Windows only
Who it suits
It suits players looking for turn-based sci-fi strategy, customizable skirmishes or battles against AI. Groups who want to play together should note that multiplayer is via LAN only.
Moonbase Commander combines territorial strategy with customizable skirmishes and a map editor. Its Windows-only listing and LAN-only multiplayer are important considerations for players and groups.
