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Command: Modern Operations

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2019

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Quick resume

Command: Modern Operations is the next generation in cross-domain modern wargaming. It enables you to simulate every military engagement from post World War II to the present day and beyond. The scale is primarily tactical/operational, although strategic scale operations are also possible.

Global score

85/100

Genres

Simulator, Strategy

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    Pros

    • Extremely detailed and realistic military simulation
    • Massive database of units and weapons
    • Robust scenario editor and community content
    • Active developer support and updates
    • High replayability and learning depth

    Cons

    • Steep learning curve and complex ui
    • High price and expensive dlcs
    • Limited ground combat simulation
    • Minimal graphical and sensory stimulation
    • Some bugs and occasional performance issues

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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    • Competence

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      "The game demands high skill and strategic thinking, with complex tactical combat and a steep learning curve."

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    • Competition

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      "Focus is primarily on single-player campaign and personal skill; multiplayer exists but is niche and not a major motivation."

      Capsule for Delta Force Land Warrior Delta Force Land Warrior

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    • Continuation

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      "Players invest many hours, often over 100, with long sessions and strong attachment to the game experience."

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    • Cooperation

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      "Gameplay centers on individual player control of units; limited evidence of cooperative multiplayer or teamwork with others."

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    • Creativity

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      "Robust mission and campaign editors allow players to create and customize scenarios extensively."

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    • Domination

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      "Interactions are balanced and simulation-driven without emphasis on social dominance or trash talk."

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    • Escapism

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      3

      "Players use the game as a tactical, immersive experience and stress relief, escaping into realistic military simulation."

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    • Expectation

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      "Engagement is driven by intrinsic interest in military simulation and mission creation rather than obligation or external pressure."

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    • Experimenting

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      "Players experiment with tactics, unit combinations, and scenario creation, exploring game mechanics deeply."

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    • Exploration

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      "Large maps and diverse units encourage discovery and tactical exploration."

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    • Expression

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      "Limited cosmetic customization but players express themselves through team and gear choices."

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    • Fantasy

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      "Strong emphasis on realistic military simulation and plausible scenarios rather than imaginative or fictional elements."

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    • Fellowship

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      "Small but active community exists for multiplayer and sharing strategies, though social interaction is limited."

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    • Growth

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      "Steep learning curve with continuous skill and knowledge development in physics, engineering, and tactics."

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      "Steep learning curve with continuous knowledge acquisition about military technology and tactics."

    • Health

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      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

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    • Idle

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      "Requires sustained attention and focus; not suited for casual or background play."

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    • Intimacy

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      -4

      "Minimal social or emotional connection; interactions are mostly individual and surface-level."

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      "Minimal social or emotional connection; interactions are mostly individual and technical."

    • Leadership

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      4

      "Players act as commanders directing squads and making strategic decisions."

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      "Players act as commanders directing multiple units and making strategic decisions."

    • Progression

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      "Players accumulate experience and unlock upgrades for classes and roles over time."

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      "Players accumulate knowledge, unlock scenarios, and manage units and upgrades over time."

    • Relaxation

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      "High tension and difficulty create sustained challenge rather than relaxation."

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      "High cognitive load and tension due to complexity and realism; not primarily for relaxation."

    • Sensation

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      "Visuals are minimal and functional; stimulation comes from strategic complexity rather than sensory input."

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    • Status

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      "Little emphasis on social recognition or popularity; achievements are personal."

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    • Story

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      2

      "Includes scenarios with narrative elements and political satire, but no overarching continuous story."

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    • Strategy

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    • Thrill

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      "Some suspense from difficult battles and consequences of choices, but not high adrenaline."

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    • Value

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      "Generally considered worth the price by enthusiasts, though some feel content is limited for full price."

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Leadership, Survival, Violence, Strategy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fellowship. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Sensation.

    How to use the graph
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    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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