Space Commander: War and Trade Nintendo Switch Review
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Space Commander: War and Trade will see you accepting missions, battling space pirates and purchasing a number of different ships as you look to make a name for yourself across the Galaxy. It has just released on the Nintendo Switch, but is it worth getting? Well, let's find out....
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Review written by Robert Bird and video created by Glen Bolger
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Another thank you to Rob for writing this one for us. Is this a game that interests you? Let us know in the comments section. Glen
@WaterMusic34
3 жыл бұрын
Not for me but keep up the good work
@odys3803
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I like space games, I wanted to know more about this one. Thanks for the review.
@snooootch
3 жыл бұрын
For the price, yes
@pajamajordan2991
3 жыл бұрын
According to my e-shop It’s on that slight sale you spoke of.. 20% off. Quite tempting as I can’t find much that quite else that fits the balance of rpg and space sim
@Umbreona
Жыл бұрын
I was interested in this but it is stupidly hard to get started. When I still have just the starting 3 ships they start hurling max level gunboats at me in waves of 35 so combat is out of the question. Trading 6 things back and forth for hours to make enough cash to buy anything is extremely tedious.
I got this for 1.99 usd during a switch sale. I was a huge Star Control fan back in the Sega Genesis days so this is a very nice game for casual star trading and lite combat. It looks good and is an enjoyable pass time.
You guys have been really been cranking the videos out lately (or maybe I'm actually getting the notifications for a change). Don't forget to take time for yourselves!
@FYYTWYFN
3 жыл бұрын
They can sleep in a next life. There are still games missing from their reviews. Shame!
@ZeusTheIrritable
3 жыл бұрын
@@FYYTWYFN Ha ha ha! Don't encourage them.
@Bangcat
3 жыл бұрын
Play some wrestling empire, stream it, and laugh your ass off. Great fun game on switch.
I desperately wanted this to be the next Wing Commander: Privateer, but the game appears to fall short. If anyone has experience with both I would love to hear your thoughts.
@danielclare7717
3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the exact same. Switch desperately needs Wing Commander. This ain't it.
@MichaelLochowitz
3 жыл бұрын
Try rebel galaxy outlaw.
@alexaleman16
2 жыл бұрын
That was such a badass game. Starship too though different style. Too bad they killed elite..
@vojtisekhovor
Жыл бұрын
get Rebel Galaxy Outlaw, it is what you want
I have downloaded this game for nearly a year and I am a boss of a armada and got more than 10 station.
Such a sigh of relief after seeing this one. I was worried about visuals and performance but I feel those fears have been alleviated. Space fanatic so I will be grabbing this one once I get home from work.
niiice, this grabbed my eye, glad you are covering it
Ace, out of your list of new games last week, this is the one I really wanted to see a review for. Nice one guys. Might hold off for a sale.
I think this is defiantly going on the wish list I've always been a big SpaceSim/|Fighter fan since the late 80's. Star Citizen is my main game so having something a little more basic would scratch the itch when I'm in need of a quick session
I rely on your reviews a lot, thanks. Cheers guys.
So going from the screenshots and this video, it's like it a mix of Elite and Rebel Galaxy, with a mix of No man's sky's space sections. That's what vibes I was getting from that, I had no idea it was originally a mobile game. So I might check it out, but I'll definitely be adding this to my wish list, as I enjoyed Elite 1,2 and Dangerous, as well as Rebel Galaxy and No Man's Sky(sometimes lol), there really isn't that many of these kind of space based games on the Switch.
Thanks for another good review This caught my eye in the coming soon page but I didn't knew if it was any good and for such cheap price I was worried that it sucked
I’m waiting for this game so thank you for the review Guys!
Nice review. Thanks for the detail.
Currently on sale in the USA for 1.99 (12/7/2023)
didng think there were any games to look forward to this may, looks like this one flew under the radar! thank u for reviewing it when noone else is
I just want a port of Freelancer. I've tried several space sim RPGs, and none have lived up to that game
@CragScrambler
3 жыл бұрын
I would be so I to this
@pablocruz5613
3 жыл бұрын
Ever tried Galaxy on Fire?
@AndyDillbeck
3 жыл бұрын
@@pablocruz5613 I have not. Reviews seem a little mixed. Some people complaining that it's basically a mobile game. Have you tried it? If so, what are your impressions?
@retrogamewarp1743
3 жыл бұрын
Buy Rebel Galaxy Outlaw
@AndyDillbeck
3 жыл бұрын
@@retrogamewarp1743 checking out the review for it. What do you like most about it?
I'v been playing this one in the last days and it's fun! After a few hours it actually is a little repetitive, but for the price it's really good for me
Another great review guys!
The red enemy reticle in the distance reminded me of Wing Commander on the SNES. Good review, however whilst not a similar in concept I've still got Everspace to finish. Which Is a fantastic game.
Loved the intro Rob! Not feeling this game too much though. Interesting and expansive concept, though, and it does seem like a decent deal at its regular price.
Thanks for the usual honest review. I have been wanting a space shooter/trader rpg for so long that I think I may have gotten overly excited when I saw this one. A snap back to reality, I can see it's close to something good but lacking in so many areas. Can beggars be choosers? Yes, yes they can
@TriggeredButler
2 жыл бұрын
No they really can't. That's kind of spoilt.
Will be putting on wishlist
I played Galaxy on Fire 2, its one of the best games on mobile before but idk if it still on the market. Its kind of the same but a bit better. I liked that you can go into planets or something
Great review Rob and great presentation Glen
@switchupr0bn0r16
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers 👍
My fleet size is probably the biggest fleet in the game fleet size interceptors: 80 (mostly i 9 eagle ) fighters:350 (mostly mamba,s and vipers heavy fighters:20 (these are my officers plane and my personal ship which is a mk 10 quad Transport:20 Heavy Transport: 55 Bombers 50 ( Mostly B-3 apocalypse ) Gunboats 150 ( all are rodans ) if you're wondering my framerates is good. yep its ok my phone has an 8gb ram and if you're wondering what phone im using its a samsung galaxy s9
@sovietdog7947
3 жыл бұрын
LoL I think mine is bigger I have over 875 ships
@xxxsadpottatoxxx9077
3 жыл бұрын
well atleast im richer than you i have 3m credits im rich as frick
I feel like I already own this game....oh I do its called Starlink.
This channel never disapoints. I just picked up Starlink physical starter pack, 80% off.
@iupzor
10 ай бұрын
is It worth it?
Thanks Rob! Great review!
@switchupr0bn0r16
3 жыл бұрын
No probs
Nice!!! I’ve been looking for a cool space game!!!
Another great video guys! I make 99% of my switch purchases on your recommendations.
Seems interesting enough, maybe I'll get it when it goes on sale
I need a good space game for my Switch. Thinking of picking this up or Rebel Galaxy Outlaw. I imagine Outlaw is the obvious better game, but the price is certainly tempting.
Had this on my wishlist for a while... I think I'd like it despite its foibles.
I'm kind of getting vibes of Escape Velocity from Ambrosia software. It's enough to keep my interested.
I was interested in this one too. Might go out a go but not that I know it's a bit repetitive, I might wait for a sale.
Got it even before the review when I saw the 20% off. Is the kind of game to play slowly and since I recently got Battlestar Galactica Dreadlock, I will be good for a while.
Looks fun. Might have to resist though, snagged Manticore a while back at 2.99. Still eyeing me from the backlog. 😂 Speaking of would love a GOF2 true remaster. Talk about the space sim goat on iOS.
Thanks mates! Great work as always Stay safe eh
Thx guys :)
I'll stick with Everspace!!
@KiomonDuck
2 жыл бұрын
How much space is in EverSpace?
@markchristantaguiam819
2 жыл бұрын
Rebel Galaxy Outlaw is waving also.
I admit, I didn’t have much of an interest in this one and this makes me feel better about passing this up. But it seems that fans who like the stuff seen in this will get something out of it. Thanks for the review.
Thanks Rob.
@switchupr0bn0r16
3 жыл бұрын
No probs 👍
Awesome guys I was hoping you'd cover this. I'm a huge fan of Elite Dangerous. I'm hoping this may fill the void on switch. I know it isn't the same but I'm hoping it's close enough
@The_Gnome_Chomskee
3 жыл бұрын
Rebel Galaxy Outlaw is a good game on switch that is like that. Everspace is pretty good, too.
@KnightofNi1888
3 жыл бұрын
Genre is pretty covered on Switch. Starlink, Manticore. Also BSG Deadlock and Halcyon 6 for more strategy’ish gameplay.
@squintygreeneyes
3 жыл бұрын
yah, check out rebel galaxy outlaw instead. i just started playing it a couple days ago and its great
@mattterrell4304
3 жыл бұрын
@@squintygreeneyes thank you
@mattterrell4304
3 жыл бұрын
@@KnightofNi1888 I have starlink and helcyon, both great games
This game reminds me a lot of Rebel Galaxy, a game I absolutely loved playing specifically because of the ship-to-ship combat and the variety of ships to use. I sincerely hope that at some point Rebel Galaxy can come to the Switch, as it feels like while similar, Space Commander is a dumbed down version of it.
@koriharpoon3357
3 жыл бұрын
Rebel Galaxy Outlaw is on the Switch.
@kmdgaming6039
3 жыл бұрын
@@koriharpoon3357 Wrong Rebel Galaxy.
@redbeardnj
2 жыл бұрын
I liked the original Rebel Galaxy alot more than Outlaw. I hope it does come to Switch one day
There are also pirate ships that look almost like a Gunstar from The Last Starfighter. I almost feel bad having to destroy them
thanks for the video Glen.. this is one game i really want.. im a huge fan of Elite and no man's, and this game looks like its going to be great
@thelastmotel
3 жыл бұрын
It's crap.
I laughed when my pilot said "you sneaky son of a..."
Sounds like it can def scratch a space itch decently enough. Still a sale title for me. Keep up the work guys, you’ve been on fire recently!
@Bangcat
3 жыл бұрын
If you have the last warplanes game, you get this for 30% off currently.
This game came closest to Galaxy on Fire 2 from android/ios. Guess it's time to try it out.
I am enjoying this game. The Quad heavy fighter is som war reminiscent of the Starfury from Babylon 5
I haven't played it a lot yet, but I am enjoying it. I could see where it could get repetitive.
I'll stick to Rebel Galaxy: Outlaw. Might pick this up when it goes on a deep sale.
It looks more of a low-fi, early version Star Citizen. It looks like it had promise but several things are missing. They should have up graded graphics for the Switch. Add more management features for the ships and different game play play loops like exploration in unknown but dangerous areas, bounty hunting and pirating (if you want to be a bad guy). The Trade seems automatic and the management on the light side. With those few things and the addition of updates once in a while this could have been a really top notch Switch game. But repetitive game play is a death sentence to any game like this.
Whenever a game is ported from mobile to console, it always deters me a bit but this one seems fun and original Xboxy. Might cop
Reminds me of starlink which I recently purchased
Hey man could you review beach bounce or Zoidz wild beast unleashed
Nice bro...
This looks good. Though I think I would be better off with Starlink.
@TheActs2021
3 жыл бұрын
StarLink MUCH better !! Really like that game...
@pandaninja2261
3 жыл бұрын
Did you buy any add ons? I'm thinking of buying all the add on guns
@TheActs2021
3 жыл бұрын
@@pandaninja2261 For Starlink? Most of them... still missing the StarFox team myself.
@vhalrougelarfouxe
3 жыл бұрын
@@pandaninja2261 I bought the deluxe edition at first. I still don't have the second team
I may grab it if it’s on sale or updated a bit. It seems like Mini elite dangerous
@8-bitsteve500
3 жыл бұрын
I hoped but nope, it's a mobile port with serious flaws. :( I recommend Rebel Galaxy Outlaw instead
It’s no Elite Dangerous or even Elite but for the price it’s probably what I’d expected to see. Maybe they will support it further and grow the game with content patches. 🤔 (doubtful though as it just an android port) I’ll wait and see before I commit to buying this.
Wow, you're pumping these reviews really fast. Another mobile port, at least this one is a genre with not too much competition. But I'd probably get some of the other non mobile port games. The game seems like bare minimum in every aspect.
Hey Glen! great review and great writing by Rob. between this, everspace, and rebel galaxy outlaw, which one would you play? or do you have another one? cheers.
@11th_defender51
3 жыл бұрын
I would wait for everspace 2, but I don't know if that's coming to switch since it's much more advanced.
@gleipnirrr
3 жыл бұрын
@@11th_defender51 unfortunately the current info is that everspace 2 wont come to the switch
@11th_defender51
3 жыл бұрын
@@gleipnirrr I figured
@8-bitsteve500
3 жыл бұрын
RGO by a mile imo, Everspace is meh and this is a great idea done badly.
@11th_defender51
3 жыл бұрын
@@8-bitsteve500 everspace 2 is nothing like the first one tho.
I do t think there’s enough here to keep me interested for very long. Will pass on it for now. Thanks for the review tho
It is an arcade shooter game with trade and such. You cannot walk around or land anywhere you want. The missions pay often you just enough to repair your ships and keep a little. It is free to play now, but if you want it to play well, you need to pay for the good stuff. Have your card ready or slug it out with the trade grind. I have fun in it because of the arcade thing. The ships and fighting are cool. I give it a 7 out of 10.
Its looking ok But for full price nope I will wait for sale Nice video like usual
so what is the best space sim on switch? how is this compared to everspace and rebel galaxy?
Is this the Geico gecko?
I want more upgrades and more mission
Gyro support, flight grip style?
Ive really never played this kinf of games but it looks interesting but now im thinking of picking up everspace 🤔
@prodoomer3166
3 жыл бұрын
Everspace is the way to go. Rebel Galaxy Outlaw is good too. Either is better than this.
It looks like a fun game but I think I'll stick to Starlink 👍👍
The footage in the video makes it seem almost all of the play time is dogfighting, is that the case? Is there much flying time between fights?
@switchupr0bn0r16
3 жыл бұрын
No, not really. You use a map to travel from location to location.
Thanks for the review. Another meh mobile port think ill stick with Rebel Galaxy Outlaw for now.
They need an offline single player elite dangerous
@asingularcheesepuff6383
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I'd buy something like that in an instant. I love space trader / combat games like Elite, so an offline game like that on switch would be perfect!
This game is actually amazing Edit: I bought on sale for 4$ so worth the price
@Butelish
Жыл бұрын
Fun that steam version is free)
I def feel for a lot of the people, like myself who have been doing a lot of digital downloading, the file size should also factor into the value. Granted I feel the current sale as a new release, is good enough for me. So I myself will pick this up and rise eternia seeing how they both are on sale.
R type 2 pleaseeee
✌️
When is Baldo coming out?
Whelp, guess I'll stick with rebel galaxy outlaw.
@8-bitsteve500
3 жыл бұрын
Me too, a pity. it looked so cool.
@Teachermook
3 жыл бұрын
@@8-bitsteve500 ah well. At least we can still get the space sim fix with some other games.
@8-bitsteve500
3 жыл бұрын
@@Teachermook Yep
I just want a space game where I can play as a bounty hunter an not be stuck in the spaceship the whole time.
@kevinr278
11 ай бұрын
No Man's Sky should suit you then. That game had a very bad launch, but it is said that game has been fully patched up and plays well now. I will be getting it myself after I'm done with Rebel Galaxy Outlaw and the new Zelda.
Not for me. But my brother might like it. 🤔
Niiiiice....
What's better this or everspace?
What's your favorite type of ship?
@sovietdog7947
3 жыл бұрын
The Quad
So you’re saying it’s no Galaxy on Fire or Everspace 2.
EU eShop Sale on for this :)
I have to agree, I picked this up and removed it from my device a few hours later. It’s a shame. :(
@switchupr0bn0r16
3 жыл бұрын
It is a shame! Had potential to be an awesome game.
@grumpygramps
3 жыл бұрын
@@switchupr0bn0r16 Yeah, totally. I’m still waiting for a Switch game to top Galaxy on Fire 2.
Is it like Galaxy of Fire 2?
I guess Everspace still has the best space combat on the switch then? Which was ok but not an all time great.
@TheActs2021
3 жыл бұрын
Starlink is very good and Subdivision Infinity DX is decent
@borisbold9605
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheActs2021 thanks, will have a look
How is it compared to Starlink?
I love this game I don't care what people say
@MarkEmperor
Жыл бұрын
I love this game for one thing: moneymaking. I love delivering no matter what stuff is requested. Not just stuff but passengers and prisoners as well. In fact, to make money in this game all you have to do is deliver.
@kevinr278
11 ай бұрын
Is there a main storyline to this game? Can it be "beaten"? Or is this one of those games that just goes on forever?
Hope this game get a physical releases someday by a limited run game company
I just bought starlink jaja
@Juice8767
3 жыл бұрын
That game rules though. Well mostly, I got tired of constantly switching gear but it was still a lot of fun.
@maneco88
3 жыл бұрын
@@Juice8767 u got that right.
HNG has best free to download games when it comes to aesthetics they really focused on details but you'll be bored after week of playing
So this one or Everspace or Starlink to scratch the space itch?
@Trifleoftrife
3 жыл бұрын
Starlink fills that void well but is a little strange. Lots to do though and you can get a great sale on it
@LiamPlaysHandheld
3 жыл бұрын
I would go with Starlink
@TheActs2021
3 жыл бұрын
Starlink first, then Everspace
Not for me but i enjoyed the review
@SwitchUpYt
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Is James Bond In This
Your videos should be an Nintendo Switch Humans rights.
@TheActs2021
3 жыл бұрын
What does that mean??
@youssefhajar1522
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheActs2021 I tried to say that this channel videos are so great they should be part of Universal Declaration of Human Rights lol. I think these videos are like a public service for Switch owners, cause it really helps finding and choosing which games to play, since the NS library is huge it is a big deal for me. But i was saying it like a joke, i don't expect UN agreeing with me haha. Hoped it clarified my bad joke :)
@TheActs2021
3 жыл бұрын
@@youssefhajar1522 Yes sir !