Actually, the presentation of your powerful protagonists - you can have six in your party - thꦐeir weapons, and the destruction they unleash are a big part of what separates Squad Command from other such games. Fully destructible 3-D environments serve up a visual feast on the PSP's slick screen, and the high-powered arsenal - especially some of the battle-bringin' tank units - are a literal blast. Some well-produced cut-scenes also add a cinematic flair not always found in this brainy genre.

Before we get too caught up in the Chainsword-created chaos, remember this is still a tactical strategy game, so play mechanics are just as important as the pretty shrapnel-flying presentation. While Squad Command doesn't break any new ground in this area, it more than covers the basics of satisfying tactical squad control. Although we do admit that 🌸Warhammer's style-over-substance approach might leave the most seasoned strategists faulting the grid-less game maps and limited camera movement.

You'll start each mission selecting your unit and weapon types - the variety of choices expands nicely as you progress through the game's 15 missions - and with each turn you'll allocate a set amount of points to move your squad's position and initiate attacks. The aforementioned destructible environs also add an additional l🌼ayer to the strategizing, as you can't always count on a cover-bearing structure to remain standing after absorbing several blasts from a plasma beam.