Global Commander
| Industry | Video games |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Products | Global Commander (The Armageddon Man) |
Global Commander—referred to as The Armageddon Man in European markets—is a strategy title released in 1987 by Martech across several platforms, including the Amiga and Commodore 64.
Gameplay
The player assumes control over diplomatic relations among sixteen distinct U.N.N. countries, each characterized by unique technological capabilities and resource pools. Integral to the gameplay are laser-defense satellites designed to neutralize incoming missile threats and reconnaissance satellites employed for tracking enemy military movements. Strategic depth is enhanced through diplomatic correspondence received by the player and the ability to intercept encrypted communications via radio frequency scanning.
Reception
Computer Gaming World pointed out shortcomings such as unsatisfactory musical elements and the absence of a save game function, remarking that these drawbacks might overshadow the game's benefits. A 1992 evaluation assigned the game a two-star rating out of five, citing its limited authenticity and entertainment appeal, which further diminished to a single star by 1994. In contrast, Dragon magazine awarded a favorable score of 4 out of 5 stars, praising its strategic complexity despite some imperfections.
Reviews
- ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) – November 1987
- Your Sinclair – October 1987
- Commodore User – October 1987
- Zzap! – November 1987
- Computer and Video Games – October 1987
- ASM (Aktueller Software Markt) – October 1987
- The Games Machine – July 1988
- Computer Gaming World – June 1991
External links
- Global Commander at Spectrum Computing
- Info magazine review