Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines

by Eidos

Product Features

• Experience the most realisticvisually stunning graphics!Product Information Engage in the ultimate battle ofwits and wills with the most ruthless military force in history in CommandosBehind Enemy Lines.  Set inthe backdrop of WWII, Commandos is a real-time tactical wargame that putsyou in command of a squad of elite Allied Commandos whose job is to complete24 dangerous missions behind ene

Product Details

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• ASIN: B00001YVHR
• Item Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: July 6, 1999
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,447 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

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Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines places you in the command of one to six soldiers (known as, naturally, the commandos), all with their own sets of skills, strengths, and weaknesses. The game throws a monkey wrench into standard real-time strategy conventions by eschewing such typical features as resource accumulation and unit creation. Pyro Studios and Eidos Interactive, in changing the way real-time strategy games are played, have molded Commandos: BEL into a far more tactical and strategic game than its competitors in the genre.

Featuring 24 World War II-based missions, which take place in a variety of locations--including deserts, dams, and snow-covered terrain--Commandos: BEL offers a wide variety of mission objectives, with game play emphasizing the dynamics between the six commandos. For instance, Tread's skills lie in driving, Spooky carries disguises and spy equipment for infiltration missions, and Fins works best in the comfort of water.

Stealth techniques dominate most missions; a handy line-of-sight display confirms whether your commandos are hidden from view. In some missions, alerting enemy guards could prove costly. In others, though, offensive tactics provide the greatest--and easiest--success. The diverse strategies employed in Commandos: BEL create a unique and rewarding gaming experience. --Doug Radcliffe

Product Description

Experience the most realisticvisually stunning graphics!Product InformationEngage in the ultimate battle ofwits and wills with the most ruthless military force in history in CommandosBehind Enemy Lines.  Set inthe backdrop of WWII Commandos is a real-time tactical wargame that putsyou in command of a squad of elite Allied Commandos whose job is to complete24 dangerous missions behind enemy lines. Your goal is to thwart the Germanwar effort by means of sabotage and tactical genius.This action-packed strategy wargame is set apart by its revolutionary AI and the ability to control 6individual commandos each with a specific skill as they infiltrate hostileterritories and engage in intense combat. Your perilous missions will takeyou from the parched desert of North Africa to banks of the Rhine themountainous fjords of Norway and the beaches of Normandy.  experience the most realisticvisually stunning graphics with accurate 3D models of more than 350 structuresvehicles and weapons from the WWII era.Product FeaturesControl 6 individual commandos each with a unique skill set Thwart the German war machine by means of sabotage and tactical genius Zoomable isometric camera allows for up to 6 simultaneous camera angles 24 missions throughout Europe and Northern AfricaTeam Members: Inferno:  Send in your pyro lovin’ munitions expert to take out enemy mobile missile capability.  Duke:  Call in your sniper to weaken enemy fortifications and expose Nazi strongholds to weapons raids. Tiny:  When the going gets tough send in your fiercest warrior to finish the job. Tread:  Every elite unit needs a solid get-away driver and Tread's the best. Spooky:  Your finest draft pick use this for

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Customer Reviews

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Cool Game, December 4, 1999

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Jon Picarello (New York City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines (CD-ROM)

When I first played commandos, I got murdered in about five minutes. After a little while, though, I was getting better. By the time I finished the first two levels (out of 30), not only was I very familiar with the interface, but I was also gripped by the game itself. Commandos is an incredible game. It is a real-time action/adventure game where you control 2-6 characters in geurilla type missions. The missions follow the story line of World War II and the missions take place in Norway, North Africa, France, and Germany. The real plus here is that the game is very historically accurate. This makes the game even more interesting. The only drawback to this game (and for a lot of people, it isn't a drawback) is that it is very tough. The later missions get very hard, so some people may lose interest in the game. The plus to this is that the game lasts that much longer. This is not a game that one could finish in a weekend. Finally, Commandos comes with a multi-player feature so you can run missions with others via the internet or LAN. Overall, I think that this is a great game!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Difficult game, but fun for those who try., July 13, 2000

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Alprime5150 (San Jose, California United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines (CD-ROM)

This game can get very hard at times but like any good game of chess it takes strategic planning in order to win. You have 6 characters in the game and each has their own skill. The purpose is to use each man together with their skills to achieve your mission. The game is tough but it is also time consuming as well as fun. The game is based during WWII in which your men go in Nazi camps and sabotage, rescue, kidnap, assassinate, etc. This game is not for everyone especially for those who get easily frustrated, it takes patience and planning to win. I recommend playing a downloaded demo to see how you like it before actually buying it. The price has reduced so i would recommend buying one now or wait as they might combine the two commando titles in one to resell.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Commandos Behind Enemy Lines, December 27, 1999

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Gamer (Charleston, SC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines (CD-ROM)

Your looking for a new game right? But, your sick and tired of being bored with your new game by the end of the weekend. Not with this game my friend. You control 2-6 commandos during each mission using each commandos unique abilities to wreak havoc and mayhem on the German Army. The missions start off fairly easy, but watch out! The missions become more and more difficult as the game progresses. This game is not for someone looking for a relaxed WWII sim game. Missions can take a few hours to complete, and there's more than one way to complete each mission. I highly recommend this game for the person who enjoys a challenging(very challenging) game combined with a great storyline.