Command: Modern Operations - Showcasing Real-world Tactics/Review

[@CovertCabal]

I never make review videos, and likely never will again. But this game I love, so I'll make a one-time exception.

[@danielmakhambet6400]

Outside i skrrrt skrrt inside i hurt hurt

[@jamesbreitbart7246]

Hey! If you're giving out codes to viewers, I'd definitely be interested in trying the game out!

[@vstaritz]

This game can easily be called a sim really. it's entirely relevant to the content of this channel.

[@dday881]

Covert Cabal I wouldn’t be surprised if you use this game, it’s predecessor, and armored brigade both as database references and in your own videos. Totally not off topic for your channel. Honestly this game is always in the back of my mind when I watch your content.

[@johnteslov5870]

I'd watch you stream it man

[@mahin300]

Id love to play this game! I didn’t know something like this existed.

[@fr0gg135]

Same here, I'm really hyped to try this now

[@mrglayden1690]

@@fr0gg135 Its not quite the same but check out Supreme Ruler if you havent already

[@stevenlusk8441]

This one in particular is very much so worth it. educational and easy to pick up. if you open the “start game” mode and select the “air tutorial” story, it’ll introduce you to the gameplay in a sandbox scenario and slowly introduce the mechanics at your own pace. It’s not a developer tutorial, it’s a community member’s custom tutorial. you’ll also get a sense of what the previous game made you do manually that this one does automatically because the tutorial was made for the previous game. if oyu don’t see the window or options that the tutorial messages suggest, it’s because the new game updated it. it should be reminded that the tutorial is made by a community member and not the game devs. the level of detail is staggering when you consider the windage effects on your missiles, the levels of damage two identical rockets can have on two identical targets can be ever so slightly different. and considering that the game is simulating actual soldiers in their respective roles, with programmed AI like self-preservation and different levels of skill, the game is much more friendly to people who have trouble with RTS games. It doesn’t ‘feel’ like an RTS after a while. It really does feel like you’re watching a graphical representation of actual combat and that’s what really makes it shine!

[@grubbybum3614]

On a more basic level, there's Naval Warfare: Arctic Circle. Awesome game, but never received a sequal, unfortunately

[@UA10i12]

Ditto. I wonder if people in military use it to test strategies.

[@TheOwenMajor]

Being into DCS this would be great to understand the more tactical side.

[@shmeckle666]

Owen Major as well as strategic side. Coordination of strategic assets and its tactical affects on an operation, satellite over flights, etc., time between sorties, etc.. it’s an incredible simulation.

[@mailman35419]

*strategic. This is all strategic level. DCS is more tactical level

[@Dwight511]

@@mailman35419 This can be tactical and strategic or both.

[@TheBooklyBreakdown]

What is DCS

[@mohitrahaman]

@@TheBooklyBreakdown DCS: Digital Combat SImulator, its a Military Aircraft Combat Simulator (game) from developer Eagle Dynamics, unlike Microsoft's Flight Simulator or Xplane, which are more focused toward civil aviation.

[@FernandoFlores-oh9cy]

Ever since I discovered your videos, OSINT has become my forbidden hobby. I've tagged every single Russian and ex Soviet air Base on Google maps, I learned about the Russian raliway ICBM's, discovered NORAD's bunkers in Canada and discovered as much as I can of this unspoken world. I study Physics, and so my mind has used to be attracted by challenges. This game presents me with such a vast playground of multivariable actions & reaction that my mind asks for it. I'd love to play the game and put myself to the task of carrying out tactics and strategies that test my limits This game would become my addiction!

[@man_vs_life]

This is the video that got me interested in CMO. You covered a lot of stuff in a way that really piqued my interest. Thank you!

[@bannor216]

Ah HA! 2000+ hrs in Command...? That explains A LOT

[@Xainfinen]

I know, right!?

[@spectreQ]

I'd love to try the game. I've loved playing mil sim games from command and conquer games, arma, all the way to the operational art of war series

[@williejohnson1732]

What's your opinion on the wargame series (ee,airland battle,redragon)

[@dust2lamb8841]

War game red dragon is good. Hoi4. You should try squad

[@williejohnson1732]

@@dust2lamb8841 wanted to I've been watch it from karmakut channel it looks amazing

[@dust2lamb8841]

willie johnson love war game red dragon. It’s still got an active base It’s a 2013 game. Should be on sale for cheap like on steam or g2a

[@williejohnson1732]

@@dust2lamb8841 yeah but I suck at the game

[@combatengineer8575]

Dear Cabal, I am a defence technology enthusiast and have been watching your videos for a long time. Being a mechanical engineer working in this area, I claim I have information above average about the field but every time I watch your videos i learn new things and this video is also not an exception. Even though I searched for this kind of a simulation, haven't seen this game before. Thank you for showing this game. I will damn make sure i play it a lot and it would be even better if I can get a code. Have a nice day!

[@Ironside451]

Damn, this looks really cool. My job has recently started getting more involved with military research some of my friends are involved in the military as well and it would be nice to be able to understand the capabilities of the systems involved. Playing with this could provide some insight into how practical or impractical some of our ideas might be.

[@caribbeanchild]

They obviously lie about the capabilities. 2024 now and NATO weapons are crap.

[@nitaihat12]

I have been watching the previous game for a while but never had any friends playing it, and decided not to buy because of that, now all of the sudden it turns out a few friends got the game and some of them have been playing the last one for a while without my knowledge. I'm really on the fence for it because I'm waiting on another game and don't wanna spend that much money on games so I need to decide between the 2. So here I am hoping to get one of your codes. Thank you for the in depth review. Your videos are always very informative, I've been watching every one that came out since I found your channel, keep it up!

[@powdermonkey7697]

2 Questions: 1. How long does a typical 'scenario' last? A day, a month, a campaign? 2. How far back does the available unit types go? 1980, 1960?

[@ExNusquam]

1. It varies. 6 hours - 3 days is pretty typical, but there's no hard-coded limit. You could make a scenario last several months if you wanted to. 2.The official database is 1946-2035, IIRC, although there are several units from WWII included, as well as some hypothetical units (A-12, F-19, etc).

[@powdermonkey7697]

@@ExNusquam Kewl, I'll look around for the game when I'm not poor.

[@TheMonotoneMan]

@@powdermonkey7697 we all will

[@gamingwithsparton]

I didn't even know a new version was coming out! I'd really love to get my hands on it and learn more about it. Keep up the great work on your videos!

[@stevenlusk8441]

Just installed and am playing now. Took a break and saw this. FYI, steam has the game bundled with Tacview for 25% off. And yes, the freaking in game database is epic

[@bransonjessel8063]

Watched this last night, and rewatched it again this morning. Very interesting game and I’d love to play it!

[@ltstaffel5323]

Having gone through a significant part of Civil Air Patrol, I'd really enjoy learning about nation level strategy and dealing with issues our leaders face through this.

[@Palmfather]

I've played Command: MANO for years I didn't even know there was a sequel out until I saw your video. I'd love to play this.

[@PEN0311]

The first scenario I would run with this is a South China Sea scenario.

[@kalactose348]

Checkout Hypops

[@giuliosiepi8207]

There are plenty in the game

[@anguswaterhouse9255]

Hope you have a MONSTER pc

[@TheBenghaziRabbit]

So i saw this video a few months back shortly after it was posted and checked out the game on steam. Say the price and said fuck that but now i was thinking about it earlier and work and bit the bullet. This is such a worthy investment. I can definitely see my hour count rising into the thousands alongside other great games. Thanks for turning me onto this. Hope you are well.

[@adamdagosto570]

This is super cool! I am very familiar with the game Harpoon. It is a very similar type of game, but much older. I really miss playing it. Actually was a beta tester back in the day. But this game seems way more modern and has an updated feel, based on your video. I need to pick up a copy and try it out. Thank you so much for doing this video. Great insight.

[@sparkyplug28]

Definitely want to give this a try I’m a huge supreme ruler fan and this looks right up my street!

[@anthonyp2859]

I would LOVE this game. It's the perfect game for my dad and I to play out all of our hypotheticals

[@dapwn3ritswatido]

Great job on all your videos and podcast! I would love to have this game!

[@shmeckle666]

This game is one of the greatest simulation-games I’ve ever played. I love this baby. It’s a real ball buster. And it is indeed a simulation to the core.

[@juancho420]

Been playing these Harpoon type games since the 90s. This is a must buy.

[@me-ml2td]

but it costs like....$120

[@Joeyboots80]

@@me-ml2td And it's worth every penny too.

[@commanderthrawn511]

This game looks awesome, I already see the dozens of hours I would spend in the database and trying different scenarios from the past in the editor. Strategy games are really my favorites and would definitely enjoy this, I spent hours on wargame red dragon which is less complex than this one, but highly incorporates strategy as well. Also you are one of many sources I follow to keep up-to-date with the world military affairs so having this database to my disposal would take me to the whole new level. Keep up with the amazing videos 👍

[@Azivegu]

I've never understood how they did all that research into all the different weapons and weapons platforms. That is probably the most amazing thing of this 'game'

[@iBasicks]

Good God this is incredible! I'm really interested in military strategy so I would love to play this!

[@canaltug3755]

It is really nice to see that you are making review videos, I think this one was a success. Aside from that the game looks real cool. Would like to play.

[@blackmanta96]

Hello, I'm part of the silent audience, watched your videos since 1/1.5 years now ! And I'm from France =) I would be really happy to get a key seeing you play like this reminded me of how I played the first ArmA (Armed Assault), I must have played thousands of hours on it when I was a kid, and with ACE. I think I could get to the 2000 hours easily on a game like this =) wish you the best. PS : I would love to see some content about French army :p

[@moistnugget4019]

Wow this seems right up my alley. I always go to Google earth and look up stuff I hear on the news about conflicts and this seems like a waaaay cooler way! Great video

[@samcavanagh7993]

I would really love to play this game! I have always been really interested in military strategy and simulation games like this and this game looks leagues ahead of the other stuff I've found online! great video as always man!

[@philiponeill6903]

I only just spotted this on your channel; so glad I did! I used to love the old "Harpoon" game, and this looks like a worthy successor. Heading over to Steam to buy it right now! Thanks again, CC!

[@Juve14]

love your videos as always. tried to get into CMANO but felt completely lost, nice to see there are a lot more tutorials this time around

[@lukedesilets5046]

Sounds like a really cool game, I’m definitely gonna check it out. Love your videos

[@doodsalot270]

I'm hyped for this. I've been waiting for a real time(ish) grand strat sim, didn't realize this was already around. Would definitely love to play

[@Dwight511]

I was just about to ask you a question about this game, then I go to your channel and BOOM this video shows up! You legend

[@captaincoleslaw174]

I never even knew this game existed, this looks like a ton of fun. I'd play it!

[@jayshrivastav1100]

Thats my dream channel mate You report detailed video about real world events and also play command

[@bl4xk711]

Dude the game legit combines everything I want. But mainly the strategic and tactical gameplay, it's not like click here and there and win, it's a game where you plan out your moves. Everything you do has a significance, it's something I would imagine myself playing every day

[@markjudge6644]

Love the channel and the Podcast. Would love to play the game if possible. Keep up the good work!

[@SEAL24]

Wow I’ve been looking for something like this for years, this is gold

[@signalworks]

This game looks so frickin cool honestly I have no idea how I haven’t discovered this already. Thank you so much for bringing this awesome game to my attention!

[@JoeMama-yz7tw]

Tim Farben It costs like $70. Pretty costly

[@signalworks]

@@JoeMama-yz7tw Yup i noticed, pretty expensive for sure

[@JoeMama-yz7tw]

Tim Farben Lets hope the next sale will reduce its price

[@Spoons__]

I was expecting a video like this from you. Thanks for it

[@freddyfernandez3882]

I want the game, and I’ll play it I been into war games and I want to learn more about modern ways to fight in a war. And Ps you have the best KZbin videos out there, I am never bored when I watch them and it makes me want to learn more about war stuff

[@RevReese]

Thanks for the review! I have played a lot of CMANO and spent even longer watching every video I can on various aspects. This has been on my wishlist for a while and I would love to snag a copy if you have any left to see the new sim in all its glory! As you said when you throw in the community tutorials and scenarios on top of the DLC (I own them all) you will never run out of things to do. Thanks again for raising awareness of this gem!

[@DarthEarp]

This looks really cool. I've added it to my wishlist on steam and will defiently pick it up. Thanks this is right up my alley

[@JunaidAli-ws1li]

Not sure if you're still giving codes. Congratulations to whoever got them. I was totally unaware that something like this existed and I'm so thrilled to check this out. Thank you for sharing this!

[@Thergood]

I didn't even know something like this existed. Would be pumped to play this.

[@jmarra07]

I dono if the word 'play' applies to something like this. I'm not sure if I'd even call it a game. It's more like an interactive encyclopedia with scenario simulations or something. Way over my head

[@egg-iu3fe]

@@jmarra07 yeah apparently they use this in the pentagon, its that detailed

[@KiddKoalaz]

Geez, this game is so damn detailed lol

[@Sungulltzu]

Seems like a fun game, definitely adding it to my wishlist. Very good and informative video as usual.

[@FlyBoy-Liin]

Great vid man! I just purchased the game too. I learned new stuff from you, even though I've been playing a bit of CMANO! Thx :)

[@thebrokenshogun]

I've owned CMANO for quite some time, and I never really could get into it. I saw that they brought out this new version of it and I keep looking back and forth at it, seeing that gnarly discount, and with me having been playing DCS almost religiously lately, it's made me want to get into the series again. I redownloaded CMANO earlier and I've been slowly learning my way through it, trying to get something done. I'd love to experience it with an updated engine, especially after learning to make missions in DCS. I'm unsure if I'll get one of these codes, but I would be absolutely ecstatic to receive one. If nothing else, I look forward to your videos, and they make for good entertainment at dinner time.

[@finlay422]

Wow never new a game like this existed. I'm very glad you shared. Keen to give it a go.

[@Clippyspcc]

I saw this game like a month ago and am loving the videos. this seams like a next level strategy game.

[@fanguy21]

This game looks incredibly interesting. Glad you brought this to my attention I have been looking for a game like this.

[@harrison6082]

Congrats on getting 200k subs!

[@jeremyfrancois5465]

Already spent hours just reading that database, I'd really love to play this new one. I've been watching CMANO videos for a year now and this new one looks awesome !

[@winnyboi417]

Man this looks awesome. I'd love to try a game like this

[@joseph152952]

I'd love to give this game a try, love your videos!

[@RaV591]

I love the original, have many hours. The new tac view integration looks amazing. Would love a code but if not when would it become available to purchase?

[@dc8399]

Steve it is now available via Steam

[@RaV591]

Vega 83, Yeah so I see, it’s even in a bundle with tac view if you didn’t have it. Thanks for letting me know!

[@davidkozin]

This is an excellent review. I think you captured the essence of what makes CMO with Tacview Advanced such a great product for a military sandbox. I have attached LGM-30 launchers on a satellite, or because the game runs in real time, setting up a Cessna Civilian plane flying towards a restricted area and then launching 2 F-15s with Afterburners gives you a very accurate idea of how quickly this situation would resolve I purchased it with a discount because I owned CMANO and the Holiday Tacview Advanced Sale Bundle was hard to pass up. Tacview does give an appreciation for the AI evasive maneuvers and does add a worthwhile element for feeling a connection to your units when you can see them flying towards a target on a strike run.I think this review captured the best parts of the sim in an easily digestible size with interesting examples. Well done!

[@benjaminlevine6499]

I would be super excited to play! And a nice video.

[@Kevinwatches]

This is the type of game I've always wanted to play but didn't know existed! So make more reviews of anything you think we are missing out on!

[@xx_soup_xx6551]

And a worthy exception this is! I love these kinds of games and I’ve been looking for a simulator just like this! Thank you for making us aware of this fantastic game

[@norm4966]

I discover your channel today. I was looking do decide i would by it or not. I already have the original game and I like it. Wining a code to have the game will be great! When are you picking the name? Any ways good luck to all participant.

[@ccmorrison33]

Wow - how have I never heard of this before?! Looking up more about it... already on my wishlist. Exactly what I want for xmas.

[@plxton]

I have a degree in Politics and International Relations amd focus mostly on conflict and causes, this is actually the only ever time I've been interested in a give away and I'd love to see how different systems respond to different attacks and terrains

[@JClark2600]

Man I've been waiting for an update to this game. Very cool that you covered this. Also have you thought about giving out a game code or two on Patreon? If I win a copy I'd play the hell out of it only stopping for your videos ;)

[@Mike_T12]

Make more videos about games! This was a good one so you should try doing more! And yeah will try this game for sure! :D

[@Snafubar420]

Great stuff! Added to my steam wishlist! Thank you.

[@danigyerek94]

Hi! I would like to try the game, too! I've had presented several times the conflicts of the middle east and you were my primary source about weapon technology. Great video! Keep up the good work! ;)

[@splooshmccooch2862]

This was sweet I’ve never heard of this game I got to check it out! Thank you sir!

[@connorlightfoot4290]

I’d love to have this game I love strategy and this looks like something that goes above and beyond

[@DayoFasolaGem]

Download it on oceanofgames.com for free!

[@ZetaPrime9699]

Honestly, this game seems right up my alley. Perfect way to actively learn about various aircraft and weapons systems in an "operational" manner with a bit less sterile detachment than just poring through a Jane's article.

[@ivensbass1592]

Man you should do that more often. Playing multiple scenarios...would be awesome. Really like your channel.

[@evanbradley3754]

Super cool video! Would definitely give this a try, plus I wanna see if they have the JSTARS platform in it, and see how my jet is utilized in game!

[@proTRUMPproREALMADRID]

I would love this!!! Thanks for the review

[@glidingstar]

Looks really detailed and fun! I would love to play this.

[@alexrobinson7977]

Saw this on Steam and thought it looked really interesting. Checked KZbin and your vid was the first that popped up, and I have to say, given that I do tend to really like in-depth and complex strategy/tactical games, this is definitely one I could see myself sinking a lot of hours into. That being said, code or not? This game at least lead me to your channel and I am going to probably binge quite a bit here!

[@jasonsadler9807]

Also loved the video still. You're always making great content even if it is a review lol

[@muirman1]

I have been playing CMANO for a couple of years and would love to have this game. I’m actually planning on buying it at some point. But my wife would love it (and the money I save!) if I could get it for free! This was an awesome explanation and I really hope the community grows because of it!

[@Vandle2558]

Fingers crossed for a code and thx for the review.

[@jasonyoung8430]

Looks great. Definitely picking it up when it comes out.

[@mooseman9983]

I have always thought about buying this game. You have convinced me. Thx

[@WysteriaGuitar]

Excellent video, I just upgraded from CMANO to CMO. Gonna go try it now!

[@2BachShakur]

The Tac View sealed the deal for me. Absolutely groundbreaking detail.

[@nelsonmcnamara]

Thanks for this. Sorry to hear that you will never make anything like this again. this is cool!

[@jonahkropff5568]

This looks incredible, I've never seen something quite like this. I love simulators, especially things like this. I'd love to give it a try, especially considering it carries a heavy price tag for a new game.

[@karmadelic1]

These are my favorite type of games, been waiting so long for something good and new to come out, thanks for the heads-up will be getting this regardless 👍👍👍

[@Scythl]

Hey @Covert Cable I've been really wanting the original for years but never bought it since its too expensive. I really enjoy your videos and looking up in depth the specifics and nuances of warfare, both historically and now. Thank you for making these videos and I was thinking about doing something similar focusing on UK military hardware since you tend not to cover that (and I am from the UK). Would really appreciate a code, but either way, thanks for this review! And of course for all the content you put out (and for not being biased). Hope you have a good day.

[@robert3859]

Woah such a cool piece of software! I would really want that game especially because of that databank, its like a tactical wikipedia! so much to learn

[@helicrazy14]

I've always enjoyed Command: Modern Air Naval Operations, I even bought the Chains of War expansion as well. It is very exiting to see the new Command game. I'd definitely be interested in playing the new Modern Operations. Also love your videos, been watching them for awhile now.

[@kermfella]

I would be delighted to get to play this.

[@stupidburp]

Thanks for the review. I will be playing this game.

[@nicholasdelaney9992]

Hey I've been playing CMANO for a couple years now between classes. I have over 1000 hours in game. I love this game because it gives you a perspective of modern operations through the eyes of what a combatant Commander would see. I served as a Combat Engineer in the Canadian Forces but this games gives me a broader perspective of Combat Operations. If you would like to send me the game it will definitely get good use from me :) Thanks again for the great video !

[@Timmitucker]

Played C:MANO and had a bunch of fun with it i didnt know they were working on a sequel, that LOS tool and relief layer looks like its going to be super useful planning attacks

[@mikkykyluc5804]

This has me really excited! Been a military hardware fanatic since childhood, and spent many an afternoon playing/tinkering with CMANO, especially making missions from the Soviet perspective. Would love a key if you'd be willing, as I don't have much income these days. Regardless, it's kind of you to offer; and thank you for the review!

[@111alexg]

I look forward to playing this. Thanks for review. The 3d option APPLICATION is too expensive right now.

[@enesbajric2848]

I'll play tha game lad, realy I am. I'm hyped now. Cheers and keep making cool content

[@spooky2466]

Damn, this looks amazing, thank you for showing this! Now I know for what to save up some money