Underplayed Gems

Command: Chains of War (2017)

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Developer
WarfareSims
Publisher
Slitherine Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.8 of 5, 27 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A meticulous and tense strategy simulation that feels like running a modern naval command center under the constant pressure of world-altering stakes.

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What players say

Players describe this as a hardcore military simulator that sits between a game and professional software. It has an extremely steep learning curve and demands heavy micromanagement, with a common complaint about poor optimization and high CPU usage. The near-future campaign and added weapons like lasers and railguns are praised, though some note the marketing overpromises.

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