Commander 85 is a sci-fi thriller about a seemingly ordinary birthday present that changes the lives of the main characters forever, disturbing the sleepy peace of the Chicago suburbs. However, when the military experiments get out of control and the world faces the threat of nuclear war, you won’t be alone. Together with a group of friends and a crazy scientist, you’ll have to try and end the Cold War, discover the secret of the Commander computers, and find out the mysterious truth behind the Roswell incident...

Decide the fate of the world using an advanced system of interaction with the computer’s artificial intelligence. Build its trust and friendliness towards you, listen to its sarcastic comments and even watch as it quarrels with your parents! With hundreds of possibilities and random elements in the game’s plot, every time you play will be different, with your choices leading to one of three possible endings.

Immerse yourself in the life of Polish immigrants in 1980’s America, learning more about their culture and problems. Remember that all parents are the same, regardless of their origins. Experience a sense of nostalgia as you recall your own childhood through the game’s randomized events and elements of your environment, from discussions about the school to nagging about how much time you’re spending in front of the computer. Complete the chores your parents give you, too – they may prevent you from saving the world, but at least you won’t be grounded or banned from playing!

Currently a crowdfunding campaign is running on Kickstarter to support the project. The minimum goal has been set to 8 thousand Canadian dollars (CAD), and the supporters can count on – depending on the paid amount – e.g. access to the game demo and special add-ons. The collected funds will be used to expand the game (for example adding a VR mode and additional comic-book cutscenes). The campaign will last until May 9 this year.

“Commander '85 will be full of surprises. The plot will deal with, among others, themes of the arms race, military experiments, the Roswell incident, nuclear war and – of course – artificial intelligence. However, I don't want to reveal too much and spoil the fun. It’s important to note that each game session is basically different. We've prepared hundreds of different possibilities, many random elements, side quests and three different endings” – says Marcin Makaj, the person behind the idea for the game and its main developer.
The game will offer refined and highly diverse gameplay. The Moonwalls studio is preparing various unique activities. They include, for example, hacking data networks, playing games, drawing, playing with a dog or watching video tapes. The experience will be further enriched by a soundtrack filled with ‘80s sounds (including synthwave, disco and rock), created by Marcin Maślanka.

“This unique project has been in development for several years and is being created with great passion and equally great attention to detail. For example, the game features an operating system resembling DOS, which we can use to experiment with various commands. This is of course just one example – Commander '85 offers many different little Easter Eggs and references. All retro and 1980s fans will feel at home. The game by The Moonwalls will surely appeal to, among others, fans of Stranger Things and similar series and all those looking for surprising solutions and fresh approaches in games” – says Mateusz Zawadzki, CEO of Ultimate Games S.A.

Key Features:

• Historical setting featuring the culture and technology of the 1980s. Includes various Easter eggs and nostalgic references.
• Innovative artificial intelligence system affected by every choice and decision, which allows for various plot twists and different endings.
• Randomly generated plot points and elements of the player’s surroundings make every adventure interesting and exciting.
• Numerous additional tasks and optional activities further vary the gameplay each time.
• Radio stations created especially for the game – with programs, commercials, and music, to help really immerse you in the atmosphere of the times.
• Numerous games and programs you can install, run and delete from the Commander.
• Graphics inspired by VHS recordings, with additional sequences in the style of period-specific movies.

Commander '85 is scheduled to be released simultaneously on PC (Steam), PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch in Fall 2020.