Review: Missile Command Recharged (Steam)

Missile Command: Recharged is a re-imagining of the beloved classic with fast-paced, arcade action where players must defend their bases by blasting an endless barrage of missiles hailing from the sky.

Pros:

  • Slick neon graphics.
  • 222mb download size.
  • Steam achievements.
  • Controller support.
  • Online leaderboards through Steam.
  • Brief tutorial.
  • Classic base defender gameplay.
  • Plays out in landscape mode.
  • Gameplay-tap the screen to shoot missiles and stop the incoming fire.
  • Difficult.
  • Hit special items for immediate effects like faster reload or smart bombs.
  • Score-used as currency to buy upgrades.
  • Upgrades–Power/reload/speed/rebuild.
  • Fun to play.
  • Catchy soundtrack.
  • It plays really well with the mouse.

Cons:

  • The controller is no good as you can’t adjust the sensitivity.
  • No graphics option.
  • Feels flat in terms of accomplishment.
  • Just a straight mobile port.
  • Only one mode.
  • Nothing added for the PC.

Jim Smale

Gaming since the Atari 2600, I enjoy the weirdness in games counting Densha De Go and RC De Go as my favourite titles of all time. I prefer gaming of old where buying games from a shop was a thing, Being social in person was a thing. Join me as I attempt to adapt to this new digital age!

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