Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines

Command an elite squad in this realistic WWII game.

4.44 / 5 from 32 player ratings

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DFG Exclusive Review Summary

A superior game, one of the very best in its category.

Pros

Take control of six different commandos, such as the Marine, Green Beret, Driver, or Spy, each with their own special skills
Environments are beautifully crafted with plenty of eye-catching details like enemy barracks, tanks, river dams, and more
The real-time strategy is both deep and involved with level spanning plans and tense moments that will test your dexterity and timing
The 20 large missions are linear in design but open-ended enough to warrant a few playthroughs since there are many different ways to win
Split screen cameras and tracking cameras to follow enemy patrols are a great help in planning your strategies

Cons

Occasional path finding problems while driving vehicles
Even with the many camera controls, keeping track of your entire squad can get rather complicated and overwhelming at times

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About this game

Editor's Update (10/16/14) - There is no official free trial for this game any more but you can get the full version download for a low price at Steam

Commandos is an exciting game of clever strategy loaded with hours of realistic combat fighting. In this game, you will control and send a small squadron on hazardous missions of life and death.

These missions will be dangerous and action packed so you better be ready for anything! Can you, through clever strategy, bring the squadron back alive after sending them behind enemy lines?

This game is about studying your enemy and developing a careful plan. This way when the battle comes, executing the plan to perfection is second nature. This is a real-time tactics game which means scenarios are sure to quickly change!

The action in this game is intense and furiously packaged to keep you riveted on the action. You will soon be wondering if you can handle the intense pressure of being a Commando.

Enjoy the fact that each Commando will come with a special set of skills. The Green Beret is excellent with a knife and camouflage. The sniper... well his job should be obvious. Demolitions experts can blow things up with skill and accuracy. The Marine is good on land and water. The spy can impersonate Germans. The driver can pilot enemy vehicles so you can have a get away vehicle.

The action is intense and the coordination is difficult, but the game delivers hours of adrenaline laced fun!

Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines Review

Review by Alex

Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines is a real-time strategy war game which continues the series intense and addictive tactical combat. Take control of six different commandos, the Marine, Green Beret, Driver, Spy, Sniper, and Sapper, as you attempt to complete a variety of missions spanning across Europe and Northern Africa.

Deep Strategic Elements

What makes the titles in this series so interesting is the deep strategy and how you must use the special skills of each commando in order to complete the dangerous and difficult missions. For instance, you may have to send in the Spy to distract a guard as your Green Beret sneaks up to silently kill him with your knife or have the Sniper pick off a German patrol so your Driver can sneak in to steal a tank.

Open Ended Levels for Maximum Strategy

The levels are linear in design yet open-ended enough that there are several strategies which you can employ to complete your mission which adds to the replayability of the game. The levels also help to draw you in with the graphics, little details like river dams or enemy barracks, and enemy AI which react in believable and realistic ways. Also, the camera control is easy to use and very useful with the ability to have a split screen view to keep track of commandos spread across the map and tracking cameras which can follow enemy patrols helping you to form your strategy and pull off perfectly timed maneuvers.

Sometimes the Game is Very Hard

There are only a few slight issues which might turn off some players to Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines. The first slight issue was that there were the occasional path finding problems while driving vehicles, which did cause many huge problems but was slightly annoying at times. The only other issue was that the levels are quite difficult in many cases and can take several hours to figure out. Keeping track of your entire squad can get rather complicated and seem overwhelming sometimes as well.

Conclusion - A Challenging & Highly Strategic Game

Overall, Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines provides a very challenging and addicting strategy/action experience that will test your tactical skills as well as a bit of your dexterity and timing. Strategy fans are sure to enjoy the intricate planning and execution of utilizing the teams special skills to overcome obstacles and bring down the Nazi war machine. The difficulty may prove to be too challenging for some, but if you persevere victory is all the more sweet when you see your plans all come together.

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the action game COMMANDOS
it is the game which need perfect strategy and planing it is most interesting game.I am sure that you like to play it again and again
by Anmol on Jun 15, 2011
Very nice game
This is the best game I ever played.this is based all over reality,Real graphics and real battle invironment.
by Asi on May 10, 2011
Exciting
I played the demo version and i really really like the game even though i rated it 4 its because I really challenge a lot on this game. I like the adventure the games and the graphics.. I wish I could get the full version coz i don't know where to get one..
by jefferson on Sep 16, 2010
One of the games I really enjoyed
When the game was released several years ago, my dad brought home that game. My siblings and I played the game almost everyday. We enjoyed playing the game. We like the thrill hiding behind the soldiers, trying to kill soldiers inconspicuously, and even the times we failed just raising up alert level. The missions in the game kept us excited up to the last mission. In fact, we still played the game even after completing the missions. Although, it would have been really better if there were more missions. I remember having been able to use a spy in which the player can "copy" the enemy units. It's tricky but it's really enjoyable! I don't think this would be a good game for kids since this is about killing other soldiers -- the game can be bloody. But the game is really good for the older ones! Compared to games nowadays, you wouldn't be able to expect superb graphics. However, back when it was released, the graphics was superb! This game is worth the price and worth the wait to download and install. Months later, unfortunately, the game CD became unreadable and we could no longer play the game. I'm really glad I have found this game here!
by Miguel on Aug 25, 2010
Outstanding!
Why I said outstanding to this game? Because, Commandos behind enemy lines is not only best game but it also trains your mind for such situations. Strategy games are to develop your mind plans and then they come out when you really do them in difficult situations. I played Commandos and I liked it too much. I wanna thank Eidos for such a great game and it's graphics. All Pakistan is with you Eidos. Go ahead and lead!
by Abubakar Farooqui on Jul 2, 2010
Best game ever
Commandos is the best game i've ever tried. You cannot even imagine to play any other game after you 've tried this wonderful game. i had tried it about ten years back. and even today this seems to be the best!
by Afshan Syed on Jun 12, 2010
Great!!!
wonderful game...I played this game for the first time when I was in school..till now I have not seen a better game than this....this game will increase your thinking ability
by Srikanth on May 18, 2010
Amazing game i have ever played
This game is quite interesting and gives a strategy planning to all the soldiers to work on the execution and implementation part as well as the importance of the players life usage part. Each player has got their own talent on their particular fields and they even smoke on their free time. I appreciate the team effort and request the same team to come up with few more games which gives people to enjoy the creativity.
by uday1286@yahoo.com on Apr 8, 2010
top battle
This is the real battle mode game. It gives good sound effects and makes everything come to life.
by sajinvn on Feb 13, 2010
Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines
This is the ideal game for you if you are looking for a strategy game. It is arial view, but that doest make any difference for me anyways. When playing you will be involved in questions you ask your self like: will he see me, what angle should I come from, should I maneuver this guy here for first, will he need back-up, and more. I believe that $6 is a great download price for this game, on the dot what I would pay. My uncles showed me this game and they love it! I am 13 and I also love this game. The way this game is played is alot different than other games because I can actually plan many different procedures to complete my objectives, and each of them are intense and fun. Once again if love strategy games, perhaps ones like Tap Defense and others, you will love this.
by Land Ghost on Dec 9, 2009
Commandos BEL Best Ever
I've played this since I found the demo CD at Comp USA in the late 90's. I can't find anyone to play with over a LAN party. I agree about the complexity, planning, decision planning and swift maneuvers this game requires. The smoother your mouse moves, the better action/reaction you'll get from this game. I have a Win98 box, just for this game, I never could get it to work on any other OS correctly. If you've not ever played Commandos BEL, and you enjoy strategy... This is the game for you. Its very well planned out.
by Jenn on Nov 21, 2009
ATHER
This game is very interesting and needs great planning to play the game. I found it a game for intellectuals. I appreciate the designer of this game who designed such a sophisticated game. One has to be very careful and alert while moving his commandos in the game. The use of right weapons, at the right time, is very important. Before playing the game one should hear the instructions carefully and clearly understand the target. Then, selection of the right man for each job is of great importance too.
by ATHER on Nov 19, 2009
This is a thinking game.
Find a way to beat those Nazi scum! Use different classes of soldiers with their own unique tools to accomplish tough missions. Nice length of play for this game too.
by Chris Ross on Sep 23, 2009
Great Game
This is the best game ever made. I played this like 6 years ago. Now found it again. Gonna buy right now. Awesome work.
by Sam on Aug 27, 2009
Good game
this game is full of adventure and the things present in this game looks real.I like this game.
by Khayam on Aug 1, 2009
fantastic game everyone should play this
this game is full of adventure and the things present in this game looks real.
by greaty on May 5, 2009
highly addictive
This is a very addictive and tricky game! You need a better mind to succeed...... One of the best games ever made!
by madhav on Apr 20, 2009
Real adventure in virtual world
Commandos is a real thrilling game!! It's worth playing but beware you could be addicted;)
by Vijay on May 5, 2008
5 Stars!
I love this game! it's awesome. i liked the weapons, and the sounds the enemies make when they die; girly shriek. Also the weapon on the boat was cool!
by #1player on Apr 26, 2008
exciting
This game is really cool for anyone who loves strategy games.the graphics are cool plus you have tons of tools to choose from.This game is worth the price.
by travon on Jan 25, 2008
Really Cool Game Man!
This is one of the coolest games on the world. And the reqierments are very low. Really good game I say buy it and you will see it.
by Janis Caracis on Oct 2, 2007
Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines
An amazing game with realistic landscapes. Highly addictive and very easy to play. Command and combine many different characters, each with their own unique abilities and weaponry in order to defeat the Germans in many different missions. Use the spy to distract enemies while your green beret sneaks by, or launch a surprise assault from the shoreline using your marine. A wonderful game that can run on relatively simple computers, so if your computer isn't great, or even if it is, I 100% recommend buying this game. A highly addictive strategy that will have you glued to your computer. Mild violence would not recommend this game for children under the age of 12. This game is suitable for all other ages. I hope you all have as much fun as I did playing it. Well worth the download!
by Anonymous on Jul 5, 2007
Patience is a virtue!
Easy game play, cool landscape graphics and powerful weaponry enabling ultimate battling action scenes all build up to the most awesome challenge of your patience. It's not all about piling in to the action with arms and guns waving blowing everything to pieces on sight - it's quite the opposite. Study each enemy outpost and the guards patrol routines, study their lines of vision and decide on who's going to take them out! The green beret,the driver and the marine (in the first level) all have different skills. Experimentation with the characters is all worth while. The marine can scuba dive too! (hide on the bank of the rivers and launch surprise attacks!) Master the skills and then try and deal with their backtalking attitude! Thumbs up from me!
by Damien on May 8, 2007