Field Commander

by Sony

Product Features

• Take to the field and guide your division to victory by outsmarting, outmaneuvering and outgunning your opponents
• Delve into the game's engrossing story while combating an enemy over 30 unique missions
• Rule the ground, sea and skies by mastering 15 army divisions at your disposal
• See each unique setting come alive with 3D graphics, stunning lighting, dynamic visual effects and highly-detailed terrain
• Match wits with an increasingly clever enemy and survive the day to become triumphant

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000A0IBHO
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 0.8 x 0.2 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 8, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,766 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

As you struggle to survive in a war-torn country filled with turmoil and chaos, you find yourself in the midst of an all out civil war. A once proud country is shattered into thirteen starving states fighting for their survival, and you realize the fate of your country?s destiny lies in the palm of your hands. You must take to the field in an attempt to defeat the enemy and restore peace.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Designed for the 30-something gamer with a real life, July 12, 2006

By 

agios_katastrof - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Field Commander (Video Game)

Overview:

A turn based strategy game, that is heavy on the strategy, with a military theme.

Graphics: 7

It's ok. I mean it's a nifty 3D env, but most of the time, you'll be viewing from the top, where it turns into 2D. And once you get into competitive online play, you'll almost always entirely skip the 3D view animations. One particular quirk that I have is that the group units are represented as a single unit. E.g., a infantry unit is represented as a single person, rather than a group of people. It looks a bit odd when a tank goes against an infantry unit. But nothing horrendous really.

Sound: 8

Very good, imho. Having been a RTS player, I've looked for the sound cues relevant to the gameplay. So far, the most obvious and important one I've noticed is this sound that enemy units make when they enter stealth. There are others - such as when the enemy uses the factory, for e.g.. And all the vocals, the "yes, sir!" type of responses, are pretty clear and well done.

Gameplay: 8

Excellent. It's hard core think before you shoot type of a strategy game. Think something like Risk or Chess, with far more complex rules. And while balance isn't perfect, it's actually better balanced then any other RTS/TBS games I've played so far.

Story: 3

Yeah, whatever. The campaign mode is fun, and it'll last you a few weeks. But it's also pretty easy to beat, and the story is certainly no RPG. The campaign mode unlocks new divisions that you can use, so it is definitely worthwhile.

Vs: 8

Here's the real meat of this game. Fixed maps are a disappointment, and the SOE server and matchmaking system leaves a lot to be desired. That said, the game allows quite a few methods of Vs play- Hot Swap, Ad-Hoc, Infrastructure, and Transmission. I've tried all of these but Ad-Hoc, and I must say, Vs play is fun. Hot Swap allows two player play with one psp- very convenient feature when introducing the game to a friend of yours. Infrastructure - pretty good. The SOE server tends to disconnect, but the system does have methods to save and rehost. And since many of the PSP games do not have Infrastructure, I'd say that this is a huge selling point. Transmission - I have to say, that this is quite the saving grace for many. It allows the game to be played slowly, over days and weeks, for the busy gamer who can only spend small portions of their day to gaming. It does have its weaknesses, but it's not bad at all.

Replay Value: 8

As noted, the lack of random maps is a huge disappointment, and seriously cuts down on the replay value. That said, even with this lack, the game does offer you quite a few maps that you can play on, and online vs mode does offer quite a bit. This category would have been a 10 if random maps were present.

Overall: 8

It's a PSP strategy game designed for the current median gamer profile (i.e., grew up on games, now in their 30's, with a busy RL). Not bad at all, and there's no equal like it on the PSP at the moment.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A lot of fun for fans of Advance Wars but ONLINE!, May 25, 2006

By 

Steven R. Wesson "MOK" (San Diego, USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Field Commander (Video Game)

If you have ever played Advance Wars on the GBA or DS you will be VERY familiar with Field Commander. This game is almost EXACTLY the same. From joining damaged forces together as one unit, using a super, flying in troops, taking over buildings, etc. It is ALL in there. The few differences that I have noticed are the ability of a trooper to lay mines, shoot out trees to make a path, Satellite strikes, Napalm etc.. and being able to double stack aircraft on one playing spot.

The gameplay is as fun if not better than AW but with some great online modes. There is a two player swap back and forth, AD-HOC and direct online modes. The Transmit mode is great for those long games. The ability to transmit a game back and forth makes for a (chess like) multi-day game session. You can simply set up a game and transmit for an online player. Make all your moves then transmit and come back when the other player makes his move. Get this game if you are a fan of Strategy Games and love being able to control an Army on the go.

Remember to keep your aircraft fueled before they crash!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best turned based strategy for the PSP, June 1, 2006

By 

J. Oleary (OH) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Field Commander (Video Game)

Its no secret that this game "heavily borrows" almost all of it's elements from the GameBoy's Advance Wars series. However, speaking as a big fan of Advance Wars, this is a good thing. This is because the basic elements of the original series have been expanded and improved upon, and that doesn't even take into account the superior graphics and on-line multiplayer capabilities of the PSP.

The PROS:

1) Many different unit types.

2) Many different CO's and divisions with various abilities.

3) Good graphics.

4) Shallow learning curve. Easy to pick up and play.

5) Multiplayer capability.

The CONS:

1) Computer AI has occasional lapses in judgment making it easy to beat at times.

2) Maps could be bigger.

There is a story mode in the single player campaign, but if you find this annoying its as easy to skip over as hitting the "X" button, and its nowhere near as annoying as the one in Advance Wars.

If you liked the Advance War series, you will love Field Commander (unless you're a hopeless Nintendo fanboy). This is a turned based strategy game that is well worth picking up.