| Command and Destroy | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Developer(s) | Cypron Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Destination Software, Zoo Digital Publishing |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo DS |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Real time strategy |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, Multiplayer |
Command and Destroy is a real-time strategy video game developed by Cypron Studios and published by Destination Software Inc. and Zoo Digital Publishing for the Nintendo DS.
Command and Destroy follows a number of the genre's conventions established by a more famous real time strategy series, Command and Conquer . [1] The game's plot follows an alien invasion of Earth. [2] The player completes a series of missions to progress through the game's single player mode, and can choose to play as the humans or the invaders. [2] The player uses soldiers to create a base and gather resources to create more troops. [1] Each mission has specific main and secondary goals to achieve. [2]
The player can control units using the Nintendo DS stylus to either select larger groups of troops or to select individual soldiers. [1] The game uses the stylus to place buildings and other control inputs. [1] The Nintendo DS d-pad can be used to move the camera and the game's cursor, but it requires the use of the stylus to control properly. [2] Command and Destroy does not feature battery save, and requires a password system to continue progress. [1] [2] The game used the Nintendo DS wireless connectivity to allow for multiplayer games. [3]
Command and Destroy began development as a Game Boy Advance game. [1] In 2004, IGN previewed a development build of the game as Cypron Studios tried to sell the game to publishers. [3] A vestige of the game's time as a Game Boy Advance title is the password save system, which was kept even after it was ported during development to the Nintendo DS. [1]
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 47/100 [4] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| GameSpot | 4.5/10 [2] |
| GameZone | 5.6/10 [5] |
| IGN | 4/10 [1] |
The game received "generally unfavorable reviews" according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. [4] IGN 's Craig Harris felt that the "awful controls and the even worse save system kill the fun." [1] GameSpot 's Austin Light noted that the game's controls were "a vicious cycle of annoyance" and encouraged prospective players to "do something more exciting, like shred documents or watch a screensaver." [2] GameZone's Louis Bedigian noted that the game was a "Command and Conquer clone" that didn't "live up to the legacy of the game it mimics." [5]
Metroid Prime Hunters is a 2006 action-adventure game developed by Nintendo Software Technology and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS. It was released in North America in March 2006, with other territories later. The story takes place in between the events of Metroid Prime and Metroid Prime 2: Echoes. Players assume the role of series protagonist Samus Aran, who investigates a mysterious message that originated from the Alimbic Cluster and comes into contact with a legion of bounty hunters.
Pokémon Dash is a racing video game developed by Ambrella and published by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo for the Nintendo DS. It was a launch title both in Japan and Europe. Dash was released in Japan on December 2, 2004; Europe on March 11, 2005; North America on March 14, 2005; and Australia on April 7, 2005. It was the first Pokémon game to be released for the Nintendo DS.
Meteos is a 2005 tile-matching video game developed by Q Entertainment and published by Bandai for the Nintendo DS. It was produced by Q Entertainment founder Tetsuya Mizuguchi and designed by Masahiro Sakurai. Meteos was inspired by the video game Missile Command (1980), the film The Matrix (1999) and the television series 24 (2001-2010).
Nanostray is a vertically scrolling shooter for the Nintendo DS. The user takes control of a futuristic spacecraft against a horde of enemies. A sequel, Nanostray 2, was released in 2008.
Magnetica is a puzzle video game for the Nintendo DS, released as part of the Touch! Generations series. The game was developed by Mitchell Corporation and published by Nintendo, and is based on Mitchell's 1998 arcade game Puzz Loop.
GT Advance Championship Racing, known in Japan as Advance GTA, is a racing game developed by MTO and published by THQ. It was a launch title for the Game Boy Advance. The game's sequel, GT Advance 2: Rally Racing, was released on June 30, 2002 in North America.
Star Fox Command is a shoot 'em up video game, the fifth game in the Star Fox series, published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS in 2006. Star Fox Command was announced at the E3 2006 conference, under the name Star Fox DS. Command is the first Star Fox game for a handheld, and supports the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, making it the first online Star Fox game. The game was re-released for the Wii U Virtual Console service in 2015.
Nanostray 2 is a scrolling shooter video game for the Nintendo DS, and is the sequel to the original Nanostray. The game was released in 2008.
Over the Hedge is a platform video game with stealth elements developed by Vicarious Visions and published by Activision for the Nintendo DS handheld video game console. It was first released in North America, and was later released in Europe. The game is set immediately after the events of the DreamWorks movie Over the Hedge, just like its adaptations on consoles.
Bust-a-Move DS, known as Pullback!! Puzzle Bobble in Japan, is a puzzle video game developed by Happy Happening and published by Majesco Entertainment for the Nintendo DS handheld video game console.
Rainbow Islands Revolution, known in Japan as New Rainbow Islands, is a platform game for the Nintendo DS. It is an update of the original game, Rainbow Islands. Unlike in the original, the main character, Bub, rides in a bubble, and the player has to guide him with the stylus, and draw rainbows with it as well. The game uses mainly the DS's touch screen.
Honeycomb Beat, known in Japan as Nōnai Kakusei Honeycomb Beat, is a puzzle video game developed by Hudson Soft for the Nintendo DS and mobile phones. It features touch screen gameplay and more than 200 unique puzzles. In the game, players use a stylus or their fingers to clear puzzles.
Jenga World Tour is a 2007 video game based on the popular Jenga game that was developed by Atomic Planet Entertainment and published by Atari, and released for the Nintendo DS and the Wii. It uses the standard gameplay of Jenga, but gives it slight tweaks in order to create different scenarios.
Moon is a first-person shooter video game developed by Renegade Kid for the Nintendo DS. The game was originally set to be shipped in North America on November 18, 2008, but the developer later pushed back the release to January 13, 2009. It was also released on June 3, 2009 in Europe.
The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon is a 2008 action-adventure video game in the Spyro series. It is the third and final installment in The Legend of Spyro trilogy and the sequel to The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night (2007), marking the tenth anniversary of the game series. The game was released for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, and mobile.
Skate It is a skateboarding video game developed by EA Black Box, EA Montreal, and Exient Entertainment for the Nintendo DS, Wii, and iOS. The game is a spin-off of 2007's Skate and was released in 2008.
What's Cooking? with Jamie Oliver, sometimes known as What's Cooking? Jamie Oliver, is a cooking video game for the Nintendo DS narrated by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver. It was developed by German studio keen games GmbH & Co. KG and published by Atari Europe.
Army Men: Operation Green is a top-down shooter video game developed by Pocket Studios and published by The 3DO Company exclusively for the Game Boy Advance. It was released in North America on December 3, 2001 and in Europe on March 15, 2002. It is part of the Army Men series of video games created by The 3DO Company, which is based on army men toys. It is the second game in the series for the Game Boy Advance, after the 2001 release, Army Men Advance.
Elite Forces: Unit 77 is an action video game developed by Spanish studio Abylight and Gammick Entertainment for the Nintendo DS and DSiWare.
The Incredible Hulk is a 2008 video game published by Sega and developed by The Fizz Factor for the Nintendo DS. It is based on the film of the same name, following scientist Bruce Banner as he traverses across the Americas in search of a cure to a condition that transforms him into a monstrous being known as the Hulk. Unlike the console game that was concurrently developed and released by Edge of Reality, The Incredible Hulk is presented as a side-scrolling platformer rather than an open world action-adventure title.