Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command

 DS
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Dec 17, 2007
User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 24
  3. Negative: 2 out of 24
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  1. JesseK
    Mar 3, 2008
    5
    Strictly average. Damage model is simplistic at best and illogical at worst; some weapons are definitely out of balance. Destructible terrain is a great feature. Graphics are not suited to the DS. Interface is good overall, but don't use the stylus or you'll occasionally make accidental movements when switching units. Make no mistake, this is not WH40k X-Com. If you want aStrictly average. Damage model is simplistic at best and illogical at worst; some weapons are definitely out of balance. Destructible terrain is a great feature. Graphics are not suited to the DS. Interface is good overall, but don't use the stylus or you'll occasionally make accidental movements when switching units. Make no mistake, this is not WH40k X-Com. If you want a better game of the same exact style, find the old Chaos Gate for the PC.… Expand
  2. GleberM.
    Dec 31, 2007
    8
    Poor manual! Nice graphics for DS... No grid and unable to rotate camera but a lot of fun. Replay: maybe.
  3. KilledShinigami
    Nov 15, 2019
    7
    For some reason, I just didn't enjoy Squad Command on the DS as much a did on PSP. Not sure what the problem was but it just didn't feel right. Otherwise a nice turn-based tactical game and a must-play for Warhammer 40 000 fans, just grab the PSP version if you can.
  4. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 6, 2023
    7
    A decent turn-based strategy game set in the Warhammer universe, but the touch screen element is pointless and it's nowhere near as good as the PSP version. A decent military strategy title but it doesn't hold a candle to the Advance Wars games.

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#72 Most Discussed DS Game of 2007
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#23 Most Shared DS Game of 2007

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 21
  3. Negative: 5 out of 21
  1. 1UP
    65
    Squad Command is far from perfect, but it is also the closest thing to playing actual Warhammer 40K on a videogame system. Turn-based strategy enthusiasts will definitely want to check this game out, and if you are a Warhammer fan then it is really a no-brainer.
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  2. Nintendo Power
    80
    Squad Command smartly separates the live battle scene from a comprehensive map on either of the DS's dual screens, and both stylus and button controls are intuitive. [Jan 2008, p.87]
  3. GamesRadar+
    60
    The visual downgrade from the PSP to DS version make this a better bet on Sony's platform. Still, if you're a DS owner who's already conquered Advance Wars multiple times over, and are tiring of the brimming mini-game and sim line-up, you might appreciate this turn-based tactical title.
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