THQ Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command

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11/12/07

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THQ Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command
  • THQ Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command
  • THQ Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command
  • THQ Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command

  • Expert Rating

    4.00 / 5

Pros

  • Makes good use of the Warhammer 40k franchise, fun and engaging turn-based action

Cons

  • Missions can be hard, the pace of the game can slow to a crawl at points

Bottom Line

For Warhammer 40K fans, this game's a no-brainer but even if you're unfamiliar with the franchise, Squad Command is a quality turn-based strategy game that deserves serious consideration.

Would you buy this?

Whether you're new to the Warhammer 40K universe or a hardcore vet, you owe it to yourself to check out Squad Command. This turn-based strategy game is a great addition to the franchise and should tide you over until the inevitable release of Dawn of War 2.

Step by step

Squad Command plays out far differently than Dawn of War and its many expansion packs. It's a turn-based affair, so the battles are more methodical and slower paced. You start out with a squad of various units which range from standard Space Marines to vehicles; every unit possesses a set number of action points that they expend each turn to perform actions like movement and attacks.

Most levels require you to completely destroy every single enemy unit though there are some varied objectives like blowing up specific targets. The graphics are a little muddy but they get the job done and the controls are pretty slick, though panning around the levels can be a bit of a chore.

With the lights out...

We also didn't like the mission difficulty, which can be pretty brutal -- be prepared to replay missions often. There's also a thick fog of war that covers the playing field and you constantly come under attack from hidden foes, which can slow the pace of the game down. Despite this frustration, however, we found ourselves wanting to return to the game over and over again.

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