Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines

Pyro Studios

Rank: #7 / 7
Released: 1998
Studio: Pyro Studios
Genre: real-time tactics, multiple perspectives role-playing

At a glance

Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines is a World War II real-time tactics game from Pyro Studios, released in 1998. You direct a squad of six commandos on hazardous missions in Europe and Northern Africa, using each member’s distinct combat skills to carry out sabotage and tactical plans. The game asks players to study enemy movements, coordinate the squad and execute attacks carefully. An isometric camera can be zoomed and offers up to six simultaneous camera angles. There are 20 missions, and the listed play options include single-player, multiplayer and co-op. Co-op is described as playable over LAN or the internet. The available platform is Microsoft Windows, also listed as Windows for Steam. Family Sharing is included among its Steam features. Its emphasis is on planning and coordinating a small team rather than controlling a large force.

Who it is for

It suits players who enjoy squad-based tactical planning in a World War II setting, either solo or in co-op. The missions call for using six commandos’ different skills and coordinating their actions.

What is good

Six commandos with distinct skills
20 missions across two regions
Co-op over LAN or internet
Up to six camera angles

What to know first

Listed for Windows only
No controller support is listed

Verdict

Behind Enemy Lines centers on careful squad coordination, with individual commando skills shaping how missions can be approached. Its co-op option offers another way to tackle the missions with a partner.