Commandos: Origins Reviews
Commandos Origins marks the triumphant return of the saga, giving us a sublime experience in terms of strategy and stealth.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Commandos: Origins offers gameplay that hits the mark for real-time tactics fans, but everything surrounding it feels like it’s stuck in the past. The visuals and audio are functional at best, with little flair, and the story is exactly what you'd expect—and nothing more. With its $49.99 price tag, it's hard not to feel like you're paying a bit too much for something this straightforward.
Commandos: Origins is a declaration of love to an almost forgotten genre - and at the same time proof that classic real-time tactics can still be fun in 2025. The game is clearly aimed at fans of the series (and people with patience). Newcomers might be put off by the level of difficulty at first, but those who dig in will get a rewarding, challenging gaming experience. The biggest strengths are the clever level design, the tactical depth and the co-op mode. The biggest weaknesses? Small technical glitches and a limited choice of characters.
Review in German | Read full review
The more accessible gameplay of Commandos: Origins will be easier for new players to grasp, while longtime fans of the series might take issue with the discarded gameplay features.
Review in Unknown | Read full review
Commando: Origins was meant to mark the grand return of the franchise, but with a lack of cohesive story, limited freedom, numerous bugs, and poor optimization overshadowing its nostalgic and varied missions, it’s best to wait for a few patches before diving in.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Lots of light, little shadow! The new Commandos adventures are every bit as good as the old games and, naturally, even better than they were back then in technical terms. The test version was already in perfect condition, with no crashes or stuttering whatsoever. However, Claymore Games must be criticized for not breaking any new ground in terms of innovation and relying entirely on the old warhorses who liked the gameplay back in 1998 and have no desire for major changes. Because there's nothing really new here. So if you like the gameplay and first got to know it through a game like Shadow Tactics, then we highly recommend taking a trip to the mother of the sub-genre. However, if you were actually expecting something new in the realm of real-time tactics, you might be slightly disappointed. The origins are also reflected in the game design – this is a return to the roots, not a move towards new branches.
Review in German | Read full review
The wait is over! Fans of stealth tactics games will get a kick out of Commandos Origins, but their patience might run thin due to the firing squad of problems that trouble its initial release.
Despite this, Commandos Origins has managed to bring the series back completely. The game is not for everyone. It requires patience, precision and perseverance. But those who like that will get a game that will make you think and puzzle over every mission. Origins is not innovative, but it is not meant to be. It is a tribute to the original Commandos games and succeeds more than adequately in that.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Commandos: Origins doesn’t blaze a new trail for the genre, but it’s an expertly executed operation, one that brings a legendary series back into the fight with confidence and style. It captures the spirit of the originals while shedding some of their more dated baggage, resulting in a game that feels both familiar and fresh.
''Even if it doesn't revolutionize the genre, Commandos: Origins is a well-written love letter to its past, and with a couple of patches and a few more tweaks, it could become a benchmark title for tactical stealth fans. The game is a is a surprisingly solid return for one of the most beloved tactical series of the '90s. Kalypso and Claymore Game Studios have managed to revive the spirit of the saga, modernizing it just enough to make it appealing to a younger audience, without betraying the expectations of longtime fans.''
Review in Italian | Read full review
Commandos: Origins nails the real-time strategy aspects and enhances them by bringing excellent sandbox elements. Sadly, the many bugs and technical issues will frustrate even the most dedicated players out there.
Commandos: Origins pushes the limits of real-time strategy, yet while it can be difficult at times, the mix of strategies available make it fun to try out different options.
Commandos: Origins is overall a very good reboot for the series that seemed to be saying goodbye in 2006.
Review in Greek | Read full review
I had quite high expectations for Commandos: Origins. I wasn't disappointed in the most important aspect - it's a good stealth game, in which quietly eliminating enemies is rewarded and even desired. However, I cannot turn a blind eye to its archaisms and poor technical aspects.
Commandos: Origins is an exciting return for the venerable series. It introduces new players to the world and the genre, and returning players will find a lot new and experience everything the series is known for. It delivers the challenging and rewarding gameplay you remember with a modern polish. Commandos: Origins brings old faces to new places for an exciting real-time tactics game that sits in its throne once again.
After testing, we have a love-hate relationship with "Commandos: Origins." The first few missions, in particular, were noticeably nerve-wracking. The occasional bugs and the unpredictability of the stealth gameplay repeatedly lead to frustration. Only over time does a certain flow develop.
Review in German | Read full review
Commandos: Origins is a production which quality is closer to the cheap Polish wine 'Komandos' than to the legendary series that won the hearts of many gamers worldwide. It’s a great pity because the developers had some really cool ideas and solutions that were completely overshadowed by poor execution and countless bugs that hinder gameplay. Of course, veterans of the series will find their 'guilty pleasure' in completing extremely difficult tasks and reloading the game every few minutes, but they deserve much more.
Review in Polish | Read full review