WH40K 'Squad Command' is an excellent game for the PSP, and the 'problems' are truly minimal. GS' rating is unfair.
The same thing seems to have happened with 'Squad Command'. For myself, I find it addictive. Now, personally, I've played the original tabletop game and have been a fan of the Warhammer 40,000 storyline for about twenty years. (Yes, it's been around that long.) I've played a number of WH40K computer games, too, on different platforms.
The only thing I'll agree about is the camera angles. I've gotten used to them the way they work now, and have no problem playing the game, but I feel there is no reason why I shouldn't be able to go 360-degrees and see the action from all angles. As it is, you can sweep the view from any unit's position by swivelling the joystick.
So, it is with gaming and franchise-specific expertise that I tell you this game is a fine addition to your collection of PSP games.
I have not yet tried the multiplayer, as I have no one handy to play it with yet, but I'm having a blast on the single-player campaign. As the GS reviewers did say, the level design is excellent, and I must say that the quality of the cinematic cutscenes is quite excellent as well.
For the hardcore WH40K fans out there who have PSP's, you will love this game. I'd be very surprised if you did not. The game is formulated perfectly so that every unit plays just like it would on the tabletop or another good WH40K game. Nothing seems underpowered or underpowered. The fact that the game is turn-based does not at all detract from the quality of the action nor the excitement. The carnage we all love in WH40K is there. The culture of a WH40K game, in effect, is fully present. There is nothing generic about this title.
This title is worth of the WH40K license and the THQ logo, and my personal collection of PSP games. Run out and pick this one up. If you live in Philadelphia, especially South or Central Philadelphia or thereabouts, contact me here. Then perhaps I'll edit this review and talk about the multiplayer. :)