- Field Commander
Infobox VG
title = Field Commander
developer =Sony Online Entertainment
publisher =Sony Online Entertainment
engine =
released = vgrelease|NA=May 23 ,2006 |AUS=July 22 ,2006 |EU=July 28 ,2006
genre =Turn-based tactics
modes =Single-player ,Multiplayer (WiFi )
ratings = vgratings|ESRB=Teen|OFLCA=PG|PEGI=7+
platforms =PlayStation Portable
media = UMD
requirements = Firmware 2.60+
input ="Field Commander" is a military
turn-based tactics game for thePlayStation Portable . The player takes on the persona of a new Advanced Tactical Legion for Allied Security (ATLAS) recruit, an international military alliance. The player battles Shadow Nation, a criminal empire.Gameplay
The multiplayer options include Infrastructure, Ad-Hoc, Hot Swap, and a unique feature called Transmission mode, which is somewhat similar to the play by email system of older PC games. While playing in Transmission mode each player takes turns and sends them off to the server.
Players can choose a
commanding officer to act as the player's avatar. Divisions determine the player's allegiance as well as Division Bonuses that can be activated.Fuel andammunition are finite for vehicles and primary weapons, while infantry have unlimited fuel and secondary weapons have unlimited ammunition. When fuel is exhausted, there is a high chance the unit will explode. All units can be resupplied by either trucks, transports, or cities.The game also includes a built-in
map editor , which allows players to create and share maps with other users online.Reception
The game has received a 8.4 rating on GameSpot, [ [http://www.gamespot.com/psp/strategy/fieldcommander/review.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=tabs&tag=tabs;reviews Field Commander for PSP Review - PSP Field Commander Review ] ] and an 8.4 from IGN. [ [http://psp.ign.com/articles/709/709489p1.html IGN: Field Commander Review ] ] Review aggregator sites
Game Rankings andMetacritic gave "Field Commander" 79% and 77/100 respectively. [ [http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/929680.asp Field Commander Reviews ] ] [ [http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/psp/fieldcommander?q=field%20commander Field Commander (psp: 2006): Reviews ] ]Many sources pointed out that "Field Commander" is similar to "
Advance Wars ", with several reviewers accusing the former of plagiarising the latter. [ [http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/psp/field_commander Field Commander video game review for the PSP ] ] [http://www.rewiredmind.com/review/fieldcommander] [ [http://videogames.yahoo.com/gamereview?cid=1951108590&tab=reviews&page=0&eid=461019 Field Commander Review | Sony PSP Game Reviews - Yahoo! Video Games ] ] [ [http://www.dailygame.net/news/archives/005695.php Field Commander - DailyGame ] ] [ [http://www.psxextreme.com/scripts/reviews3/review.asp?RevID=88 PSP Game Reviews: Field Commander ] ] [ [http://palgn.com.au/article.php?id=5008&sid=ca65c641cb3c8f89891e45b3f8bb1098 Field Commander Review - Sony PSP Review - Australia's PAL Gaming Network ] ] [http://www.mygamer.com/index.php?page=gameportal&mode=reviews&id=551737]Awards
*Received
IGN 's award for Best PSP Strategy Game of 2006. [ [http://bestof.ign.com/2006/psp/17.html IGN.com presents The Best of 2006 ] ]References
External links
* [http://www.fieldcommandergame.com/ Official Field Commander website run by Sony Online Entertainment]
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