Underplayed Gems

Command: Shifting Sands (2017)

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Developer
WarfareSims
Publisher
Slitherine Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Simulation, Strategy
Rating
5.0 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A deliberate, historically grounded simulation of mid-20th-century military conflicts, requiring careful planning and strategic thinking.

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What players say

Players highlight the DLC's coverage of under-represented conflicts like Israel's wars, including the USS Liberty incident. The 17 scenarios are well-designed and more polished than typical user missions, though the game functions best as an expansion to the base Command title.

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