By modern standards the controls are somewhat clunky and unresponsive, probably due to relatively low frame-rate, but the second installment seems to be much more forgiving compared to the original, and it can still be enjoyable in its own way. It goes easy on the puzzle aspect and ventures more into "sandbox" territory by giving players various items to deal with tricky situations. By far the biggest reason to recommend this one is the outstanding attention to detail in the designs of the levels - even if navigating the highly detailed interiors in search of bonus books to unlock extra missions can be a royal pain. Operatives have grid-based inventory systems to store items normally found in drawers, cupboards, and crates scattered throughout the levels. The list of items includes several kinds of grenades (fragmentation, sleeping gas, smoke, molotovs), firearms (small, anti-tank, flamethrower), enemy uniforms of various ranks, distraction items (cigarette packs, wine bottles, lures...
Commandos 2: Men of Courage
- Release Date:
- Mar 15, 2007
- Metacritic:
- 87
- Developer:
- Pyro Studios
- Publisher:
- Kalypso Media Digital
- Platforms:
- Windows
Game Tags
About This Game
- Interact like never before with the environment: steal enemy uniforms and weapons, climb poles, swing from cables, swim, utilize vehicles, and climb in/out of buildings, ships, planes.
- Control nine commandos: including a green beret, sniper, demolitions expert, seductress, thief, and even a dog.
- All new 3D engine: rotate the environment 360 degrees, move seamlessly in/out of buildings, submarines, planes and under water, and zoom in/out on the environment.
- Innovative camera control: simultaneous control of multiple gameplay windows in real time.
- Authentic WWII scenarios: 10 missions spanning 9 different environments in night and day with realistic weather effects.
- Multiplayer: Go to war with others in a cooperative multiplayer mode (Multiplayer available in PC version only!).
- New WWII vehicles and weapons: including jeeps, tanks, trucks, ships, bazookas and flame-throwers.
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User Reviews
Classic
System Requirements
Minimum
- IBM PC or 100% compatible
- Windows 9X/ME
- Pentium II 300 MHz (or equivalent)
- 64 MB RAM
- 100% DirectX® 8 compatible 3D Accelerator card with at least 12 MB VRAM
- 100% DirectX® 8 compatible (or higher) Sound card
- DirectX® 8 (DirectX 8.0a included)
- 2 GB uncompressed hard drive space
- 100% Windows 95/98 compatible Keyboard and Mouse
Recommended
- Pentium II 450 MHz
- Windows 98SE/ME
- 128 MB RAM
- 100% DirectX® 8 compatible 3D Accelerator card with 32 MB VRAM
- 3 GB uncompressed hard drive space
FAQ
How much does Commandos 2: Men of Courage cost?
Commandos 2: Men of Courage costs $4.99.
What are the system requirements for Commandos 2: Men of Courage?
Minimum: Minimum IBM PC or 100% compatible Windows 9X/ME Pentium II 300 MHz (or equivalent) 64 MB RAM 100% DirectX® 8 compatible 3D Accelerator card with at least 12 MB VRAM 100% DirectX® 8 compatible (or higher) Sound card DirectX® 8 (DirectX 8.0a included) 2 GB uncompressed hard drive space 100% Windows 95/98 compatible Keyboard and Mouse Recommended: Recommended Pentium II 450 MHz Windows 98SE/ME 128 MB RAM 100% DirectX® 8 compatible 3D Accelerator card with 32 MB VRAM 3 GB uncompressed hard drive space
What platforms is Commandos 2: Men of Courage available on?
Commandos 2: Men of Courage is available on Windows PC.
Is Commandos 2: Men of Courage worth buying?
Commandos 2: Men of Courage has 83% positive reviews from 6 players. Metacritic score: 87/100.
When was Commandos 2: Men of Courage released?
Commandos 2: Men of Courage was released on Mar 15, 2007.
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