Marc Golding writes:
"If Commando: Steel Disaster is any indication, I suppose not. Sadly, despite some good graphics, decent sounds and temptingly mindless shoot-em-up action, the average gamer will consider this a throwaway. I can only see hardcore fans of the Metal Slug games and its ilk bothering to grant Steel Disaster more than a cursory play through. And even then, probably not for long: the unspectacular and provincial nature of this Metal Slug rip-off doesn't warrant enduring the frustration that progress in it elicits."
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The gameplay is straightforward run 'n' gun stuff, with the idea being to shoot everybody before they shoot you back. The graphics are detailed and chunky, and despite slight slowdown now and then, everything chugs along. There's even a semblance of a story – but that's not why you'd buy this game. This is unashamed, out-and-out action, and if that's your thing then this will give you plenty of jaw-clenching frustration fun.
Commando: Steel Disaster is a nice attempt but an ultimately unsuccessful foray into the realm of 2-D shooting goodness. There were times Diehard GameFAN really enjoyed the game, but the level length and outright cheapness of the game eventually overshadowed the fun. There is a nice core game buried under all the bunk and they hope that Manasoft gives it a second try. If you're a huge Metal Slug fan, you just may want to give this a try, but that's a big maybe.
