Underplayed Gems

Command HQ (2014)

Command HQ cover
Developer
Ozark Softscape
Publisher
Atari, Nightdive Studios
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Strategy
Rating
4.5 of 5, 88 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced retro strategy game where you manage resources and military forces in escalating global conflicts.

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What players say

Players praise this as a simple, quick strategy game that stands up despite its 80s origins, often comparing it to Risk or chess. Many appreciate the keyboard controls and multiple scenarios, but some say it is hard to run on modern systems and a few find it no longer fun outside of nostalgia. The lack of online play is one noted downside.

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