Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines

Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines remains, even two decades on, one of the most satisfying and intelligent real-time tactics experiences ever released. From the moment you land on the occupied French coast, you’re plunged into a series of intricately designed missions that demand creativity, patience, and genuine strategic thinking. Rather than overwhelming you with explosive firepower, the game encourages the classic commando virtues—stealth, deception, and precise timing—rewarding players who observe enemy patterns, exploit the environment, and coordinate their small squad with military precision. Each of the six specialists at your command—ranging from the nimble Spy and the demolitions-savvy Sapper to the sharpshooting Sniper—brings unique abilities that feel both distinct and essential. Learning to combine these talents is deeply satisfying: feinting a patrol with the Green Beret’s knock-out knife, using the Spy’s uniform to infiltrate a garrison, and then having the Sniper cover your escape from a guard tower. The level design is consistently thoughtful, offering multiple routes, optional objectives, and rewarding exploration. This open-ended structure gives you the freedom to craft your own approaches while still feeling the tension and satisfaction of pulling off complex operations behind enemy lines. Visually, the game’s isometric vistas—though modest by modern standards—have a clean, functional clarity that keeps every hiding spot, guard route, and piece of scenery immediately legible. The audio design likewise hits exactly the right notes, from the satisfying *thwap* of a silenced pistol to the distant rumble of artillery. All these elements combine into an experience that never feels unfair: failures are almost always the result of oversight, rushed planning, or a misread patrol pattern, and each successful breakout or objective completion delivers a genuine rush of accomplishment. In short, Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines still stands as a masterclass in small-unit tactics gameplay. It’s a game that trusts its players to think, adapt, and learn—and in return, it delivers some of the most thrilling, understated victories you’re likely to find in any strategy title. Whether you’re revisiting it for nostalgia’s sake or discovering its clever challenges for the first time, it remains an essential classic.

Classic blast from the past! Fell in love with this game at the time of its release in 1998. Good mix of rts and puzzle elements, lots of freedom in how you complete each mission. Stands up well for its age, highly recommended.

I played this game a while ago, and really liked it. But now it looks too old to play. But if you want to play classic game, I can`t not recommend it. You sould try just for experience

A classic of isometric real-time strategy games. I truly love this squad since my childhood. I return to play it every now and then to walk them through their trials in the northern europe; and of course to feel a little bit nostalgic.

brings back memories. this time trying to beat the game without cheats.

the save & load system dos not work , other then that its a great nostalgia

This game make you think and challenge. I recommend it !

<3, old dreams satisfaction.

nice old epic game