Star Wars: Commander review
Star Wars: Commander is an engaging game that gives you the option of joining the Rebels or the Empire and participating in their ongoing struggle. By building up your base and completing missions for your chosen allies, you can level up and expand your influence, while at the same time unlocking more characters and equipment straight out of the movies.
Pros
Choosing allegiance: The fact that this game lets you choose which side you will join adds a fun element and lets you make use of different types of characters and equipment. It also increased the game's replay value, as you can choose different sides and different characters to see how that changes the way the game unfolds.
Good balance: There is a good balance in this game between what you earn and what you need to keep playing continuously. For instance, when you're training troops or building a new structure on your base, you can either wait for it to be completed, or you can opt to finish it immediately by paying with Crystals. If you need extra Crystals, you can buy them with in-app purchases, but if you manage your resources right, you can earn enough Crystals to keep playing without spending actual cash. And you can also set up Push Notifications to let you know when something is completed in the game and it's time to go back to playing.
Cons
Busy interface: There is a lot going on in the interface of this game, and on the iPhone screen in particular, that can make it hard to see exactly what's going on. This is less of an issue on the iPad, making it a much better option for playing the game.
Bottom Line
Star Wars: Commander is a well-conceived and well-executed game. It will be a hit with anyone who loves the movies and wants to explore more adventures with their favorite characters, and anyone who is a fan of games like Clash of Clans are sure to enjoy it as well. The game is free, and the main in-app purchases involve packages of Crystals, which range in size and price from a Handful for $4.99 to a Shipment for $9.99.
