Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines
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About Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines
Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines dropped on PC in July 1998 as a tactical puzzle-strategy hybrid from Pyro Studios. You lead six distinct commandos through twenty-four World War II missions across diverse locations like North African deserts, Norwegian fjords, and Normandy beaches. The game challenges you to sabotage German operations using stealth and planning rather than brute force. It launched with real-time gameplay on Windows and supports single-player campaigns alongside multiplayer and cooperative modes. The title stands out for its heavy reliance on unit-specific abilities and intelligent enemy behavior that reacts to your presence.
Gameplay
You control six specialists including a sniper, sapper, and medic directly from a top-down perspective. Each mission requires you to position these units carefully since one mistake often triggers a total failure. You cannot simply rush into combat; you must use cover, fake movement, and timed distractions to bypass patrols. The AI is aggressive and patrols in set patterns that you need to learn by observation. A typical session involves scouting an area, marking enemy positions, and then executing a sequence of actions like disabling generators or eliminating guards without alerting others. You manage individual stamina and line-of-sight for every character while navigating complex 3D environments filled with vehicles and structures.
What Players Think
The PlayPile community rates this title highly at an 84.6 out of 100 based on 213 user ratings. Critics and players alike praise the puzzle-like difficulty and the satisfaction of pulling off a perfect run without being spotted. Average playtime hovers around forty hours for those aiming to clear all missions and unlock every achievement. Community mood data shows strong approval, with users frequently citing the game as a benchmark for the genre. Cheapest price points sit at $2.20 on GameBillet, matching its historical low. Reviews often highlight how the challenge remains relevant decades after release, with many players returning to test their planning skills against the unforgiving AI.
PlayPile's Take
This game is strictly for players who enjoy methodical planning and getting frustrated when a single guard sees you. The $2.20 price tag makes it an absolute steal compared to modern tactical titles. You will need patience since there are no checkpoints in many levels, meaning one error resets the entire mission. Achievement hunters will find plenty of work here with twenty-four distinct objectives requiring different approaches. Skip this if you want fast-paced action or easy difficulty settings. It is a solid choice for veterans who remember when strategy games demanded actual thought before pulling a trigger.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB Rating
84.5
RAWG Rating
4.2
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