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Play Desert Commander (Japan edition · Japanese) Online
Sensha Senryaku: Sabaku no Kitsune
Play Desert Commander online. Plan tank, infantry and air attacks, manage supply routes and outmanoeuvre the enemy across five turn-based scenarios.
Browser play
Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) / Famicom — EmulatorJS controls
Default Player 1 keyboard mapping. Change keys in Controller Settings.
| Console button | Keyboard |
|---|---|
| ↑ / ↓ / ← / → | ↑ / ↓ / ← / → |
| A / B | Z / X |
| START / SELECT | Enter / V |
Open Controller Settings to configure your keyboard or gamepad. Touch controls are available on mobile.
How to Play Desert Commander
Quick start
Press START to begin and choose the first scenario, 「ロンメルの演習」, to learn the basics. Point at a friendly unit with the D-pad and press A. Choose 「イドウ」 to move or 「コウゲキ」 to attack an enemy in range; use 「チェンジ」 when ready to hand over the turn. Check headquarters and supply locations on the map before pushing forward.
Controls
D-pad: move the cursor, navigate menus and aim an attack. A: select a unit or command and confirm a destination or target. B: cancel a command or locate an available unit. START: begin play or show the overall battlefield map. SELECT: show remaining unit totals and music choices. End your turn with CHANGE (「チェンジ」 in the Japanese edition).
Desert Commander — About this game
The Japanese edition of Desert Commander places its desert battles explicitly in World War II's North African campaign, with German and British forces rather than the international release's neutral insignia. Tanks, infantry, artillery, aircraft and support trucks must work together to reach the enemy headquarters. Terrain changes movement and protection, while ammunition and fuel make supply routes essential. Towns and airfields provide replenishment, and supply trucks support units near the front. Five scenarios offer different starting forces and positions; adjusting the unit mix lets you try another plan without changing the overall army size. The game is about positioning and logistics rather than direct control of individual shots.
Cheats
No cheats have been added for this edition.
Player verification and sources
Browser play was reviewed before this edition was published in the catalogue. The date below is the catalogue publication date, not the game’s original release date.
- Browser test and catalogue publication date
- Browsers and devices
- PC: Chrome, Edge and Firefox. Mobile: Chrome on Android and Safari on iPhone and iPad.
- Player engine and core
- EmulatorJS 4.3.0-pre · nes
- Tested by
- rwEmulator
Sources and editorial basis
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