Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines

Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines is a real-time tactics game developed by Pyro Studios and published by Eidos Interactive in 1998. Set during World War II, the player commands a squad of six specialized commandos (Green Beret, Sniper, Marine, Sapper, Driver, and Spy) through 20 missions across Norway, North Africa, France, and Germany. Each commando has unique abilities, from climbing and swimming to disguises and demolitions, and missions require careful coordination to avoid detection. The game emphasizes stealth and planning; enemy soldiers have visible cones of surveillance, and raising an alarm can cause barracks to flood the map with reinforcements. The isometric view, detailed environments, and cinematic briefings draw heavily from classic war films. Praised for its challenging puzzle-like design and atmosphere, Commandos became a cult classic and spawned multiple expansions and sequels.