Command & Conquer vs Meeple Station
Command & Conquer
Command & Conquer (The Ultimate Collection version) compiles all the classic Command & Conquer titles (17 games in total including all expansion packs) you've known and loved into a single collection, allowing you the chance to relive each of the campaign stories and enjoy some good old LAN gameplay (The multiplayer mode has unfortunately been closed until further notice). Build a base, assemble an army and head forth to engage the enemy be it the Brotherhood of Nod or the Global Liberation Army, or turn everything around and play as these very factions. The collection even includes the single first-person shooter game, Command & Conquer: Renegade.So, if you're longing for the nostalgia of playing any of the old-school Command & Conquer titles way into the night, then this is the game collection you'll want to own. For the price of around $25, you can get 17 of the most iconic real-time strategy games in the franchise - it is pretty much worth it.
Meeple Station
Meeple Station is a space-themed, sandbox simulation game that focuses a lot on exploration, trading and team management. In this game, you’ll need to build your starter space station and then venture out into the galaxy to find a place to set up shop, so to speak. Mine nearby resources and refine them into valuable bars and other alloys, and trade the resources you have with passing spaceships for resources that you don’t. Don’t forget to assign your meeples with tasks that suit their respective personalities, and give them everything they need to be content despite being cooped up in a tightly-packed space station.The game doesn't have a multiplayer mode (yet), but I can see the potential of having the game mode added in the future where players will be able to trade with each other and even raid other player’s stations to plunder resources. It’ll probably be somewhat similar to Minecraft’s multiplayer mode.
Overall, Meeple Station is definitely an early access game with plenty of potential. Despite the bugs and game issues, it is a rather fun sandbox game to play where you can build your own space station, explore the galaxy, mine and trade for resources, and manage your team of adorable meeples. If you’re interested, Meeple Station is currently available for purchase on Steam. Check it out!