Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines
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About Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines
Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines dropped in July 1998 as a real-time tactical strategy title from Pyro Studios. You lead a small Allied squad behind German lines during World War II. The game runs on PC and offers both single-player campaigns and multiplayer modes. Instead of commanding massive armies, you manage six distinct soldiers with unique abilities like sabotage, disguise, or stealth takedowns. Your team must infiltrate heavily guarded facilities across North Africa, Norway, and Normandy to sabotage the war effort. This approachable yet punishing game relies on careful planning rather than brute force. It remains a classic example of how strategy games can challenge players to think several steps ahead before pulling any triggers or cutting any wires.
Gameplay
You control six characters simultaneously in real-time while pausing to issue orders. Each unit has specific skills that limit their utility in certain situations. A medic cannot drive vehicles, and a sharpshooter is useless at close quarters without cover. You move your squad across large outdoor maps filled with 350 different structures and vehicles from the era. Missions require you to disable anti-aircraft guns, steal documents, or assassinate high-value targets without alerting guards. The AI patrols with genuine awareness, forcing you to use distractions like throwing rocks or creating noise elsewhere. Combat is deadly, so one mistake often ends the run. You spend most of your time scouting routes, setting up ambushes, and timing your movements to avoid detection while executing complex sabotage sequences.
What Players Think
Players rate this title highly with an IGDB score of 84.6 out of 100 based on 213 user ratings. The community moods reflect a strong appreciation for the challenge, often citing completion rates that hover around 60 percent due to the steep difficulty curve. Average playtime sits near 15 hours for a full campaign run, though many veterans replay missions to perfect stealth tactics. Review snippets frequently mention the satisfaction of solving complex puzzles through logic rather than reflexes. Some users note that the multiplayer mode adds significant longevity despite its niche appeal. Price points have been surprisingly low, with historical lows hitting $2.20 on platforms like GameBillet. This affordability keeps the community active and allows new players to jump in without financial risk.
PlayPile's Take
This game is strictly for players who enjoy slow-paced tactical puzzles over fast action. The price point makes it a no-brainer at under three dollars, especially since you can spend dozens of hours mastering the AI patterns. There are no modern achievements to chase here, so your reward is simply finishing the 24 missions without blowing your cover. If you get frustrated by dying repeatedly or failing due to a single guard spotting you, skip this one. However, if you want to test your strategic planning skills against intelligent enemies, Commandos delivers a solid challenge that respects your time and intelligence.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB Rating
84.6
RAWG Rating
4.2
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