Rebelstar: Tactical Command

by Namco

Product Features

• Features -
• Four Play Modes - Campaign, Skirmish, Multiplayer Hotseat (1 for Game Boy Advance) and Multiplayer Link Mode.
• Turn-Based Strategy with a Twist - Destructible maps and gas canisters, use the environment to your advantage with true line of site (in 8 directions)
• Turn-Based Combat System - Players controls individual soldiers in a turn-based combat system. A replay option lets players review what happened during their opponent's turn.
• RPG Elements - Experience true character interaction and development. Equip characters with different types of weapons and equipment, including grenades, sniper rifles, missile launchers and laser rifles.

Product Details

• ASIN: B000A2GX2M
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 5 x 1 inches ; 1.9 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,518 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Set on a futuristic Earth, Rebelstar: Tactical Command is a turn-based strategy game and you too can join in the fight against an evil empire in single-player mode. There is also the option to take on a friend in multiplayer mode. The year is 2117 and the evil Arelian Empire has been in control of planet Earth for the last 70 years. When the Arelians first came, they brought with them peace and prosperity to a world ravaged by war, disease and ecological devastation. Later they abducted people when they turned 30 and controlled Earth's inhabitants through fear using their henchmen, the Zorn. Now, a band of rebels rises up to fight against the Arelians and a new recruit, Jorel, quickly advances through the ranks and becomes their leaders. He organizes the rebel forces and builds a powerful global army, challenging the Arelian Empire for control of planet Earth. Stealth Skills - Players hide and dodge at the end of a turn in preparation for an enemy attack.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars X-Com meets Final Fantasy Tactics, September 8, 2005

By 

Isackson "Reader/Gamer" (WA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Rebelstar: Tactical Command (Video Game)

I was a little sceptical when i first heard about Rebelstar Tactical Command. I've been waiting for a handheld version of X-Com for a long time and despite loving Tactical RPGs i was a little disapointed that the only real aspect of X-Com to make it to Rebelstar (Other then fighting aliens) was X-Com's brilliant tactical combat. (For those who haven't played X-Com think turned based squad combat with pistols, machine guns, grenades etc)

Well as you can tell by my rating i'm anything but dissapointed.

Unlike X-Com you follow a typical linier RPG plot where you must complete preset missions to progress through the story, and boy are some of the missions difficult. Despite being a seasoned veteran of everything X-Com many of the missions really have taken everything i have to keep all my soldiers alive. While some Tactical RPGs are frusteratingly difficult because they require you to spend alot of time leveling up to have a chance, (Unless you feel like extorting the A.I.) Rebelstar is the kind of game that rewards strategy and really gives you a feeling of satisfaction when you manage to get all your boys back alive and get that elite ranking. (You're scored based on your level of success in each mission)

Trust me when i tell you BUY THIS GAME, $20 dollars is a steal for this gem. Rebelstar definately gets my vote for Game of the year.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best GBA Strategy game by makers of Xcom UFO Defense, September 8, 2005

By 

G. Johnson (Ashland, OR) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Rebelstar: Tactical Command (Video Game)

The two brothers that made Xcom UFO Defense and Laser Squad Nemisis for the PC have made a masterpiece Strategy game for the GBA.
This is an amazing game that has had me glued to my GBA for hours.
If you liked Advance Wars and want to take your hand held strategy gaming to the next level do yourself a favor and get this game.

The game has many options and is extremely deep game. Don't let the
"cute" graphics fool you into thinking this game is just for kids.
There is a great in game tutorial that teaches you all of the important features of the game and unlike Advance Wars there are RPG elements that let you make all of your troops unique.
The game has multiplayer via "hotseat" meaning that you can play another person on one GBA.

In conclusion I highly recommend RebelStar to any owner of a GBA that likes strategy and RPG games and would say that this game is
reason enough to own a GBA SP or micro.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars X-com is much better., April 1, 2006

By 

The Holland Rocket (That one place, California) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Rebelstar: Tactical Command (Video Game)

I have a love hate relationship with this game.
First off, if you enjoyed this game, I would HIGHLY recommend
X Com, UFO defense. You will NOT be dissapointed.
Pro's:
Portable X-Com!,
Fun Tactics,
Great for long drives or trips,

Con's:
Can be frustrating at time's,( hey thats with any game, right?)
I Thought it was too short,

Earlier I said I have a Love-Hate relationship with this game.
The reason being, I've been exremely blessed to have played the
game that inspired Rebel Star Tactics, ( X-com, UFO Defense).
After playing this GBA game, I felt somewhat unsatisfied.
Not because of the game, but what it could have been.
Not having the ability to name your soldiers, Build your own bases, hunt down UFO's and research new weapons and ships
like X-Com was saddening.

Overall I would recommend RebelStar..
Just don't expect TOO much from it.