Commandos: Origins

"Commandos: Origins is a game with a big heart but (apparently) small budget. It transported me well into the past, and that’s both a good and a bad thing. We get some nice and warm nostalgia next to some really …"

"Commandos: Origins is probably very good; an interesting historical setting, charming visuals, and deep and varied strategic options. You won&s;t notice any of that if playing on console however, you&s;ll be too busy wrestling with the terrible controls to be …"

"One of the celebrities of the RTT genre returns in a modern flavour"

"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 …"

"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 …"

"Although some elements detract from the enjoyment of the game, the Commandos Origins experience and its engaging gameplay have the same feel and feel as its original versions, which is enough to keep gamers interested."

"Commandos: Origins aims to take players back to the glory days of PC gaming when niche strategy games thrived, and it almost succeeds. The changes made to make the game suit a modern player base are good and well appreciated, …"

"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."

"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."

"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 …"

"Once again, this is not a game designed for everyone. If you want to enjoy it to the fullest, you will need to arm yourself with a considerable amount of patience for its tactical challenges."

"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 …"

"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."

"With Commandos: Origins, Claymore Game Studios marks the return to the iconic saga that pioneered the combination of strategy and stealth in a game that lives up to the original trilogy. It is a love letter to the genre, to …"

"While a bit too rigid and buggy at times, Commandos: Origins is a worthy enough return to nerve-wracking tactical WWII scenarios that are a blast to figure out."

"While the issues plaguing Commandos: Origins on consoles don’t render it a bad game, the current state is undeniably marred by technical shortcomings. Until the development team addresses these problems through necessary updates, our final assessment remains as detailed above."

"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 …"

""Commandos has moments of greatness that are constantly stymied by bugs and oddities in its gameplay. So much so that it never really comes together.""

"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."

"A flawed but fun return to stealth strategy. If you&s;re nostalgic or just love tactical tension, Commandos: Origins is worth a shot, especially on Game Pass. Check it out to see if nostalgia can really bring back the 90s."

"A weak compromise that chooses the way of simplifying rather than streamline. The narrative is gripping and some missions still have some tactical value, but the technical and gameplay flaws are too big to be ignored."

"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 …"

"Commandos Origins does an admirable job bringing the real-time-tactics gameplay to a modern era. There&s;s a lot to love in the level design and tactical toolkit afforded. I just wish some of the bugs and performance issues were ironed out …"

"It&s;s great to see this iconic game series—one that introduced the term &s;Commandos-like&s; to the gaming world—back in action after so many years. The fact that it preserves the traits of the characters we love and successfully blends the mechanics …"

"Origins is a really tense, challenging game and a great revival of this much-loved series."

"Commandos: Origins is unfortunately an insult on console, as it is not really fun to play due to many technical inconsistencies. The very annoying controls don&s;t really help either, even though a really solid tactical game with a high degree …"

"&s;&s;Even if it doesn&s;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 …"

"Mistakes on established systems and minor oversights significantly reduce the experience of a decent effort."

"Some comebacks just don&s;t work. A review by a die-hard Commandos fan confirms that most old-school players will be happy with the new game. But perhaps a little uncritical."

"Commandos: Origins is a striking return to the roots of the classic 90&s;s franchise, bringing back real-time tactical gameplay focused on stealth and strategy. Serving as a prequel to the previous games, the title offers 14 missions set in historical …"

"Commandos Origins marks the triumphant return of the saga, giving us a sublime experience in terms of strategy and stealth."

"Claymore Game Studios realized what made the original Commandos games so great, retained the heart and soul, and sanded off all the prickly edges. Commandos: Origins is a love letter to the originals in everything it does."

"For as big and ambitious as its levels may be, the most reliable way to progress in Commandos: Origins is a tedious process of luring each guard to his doom, one at a time."