Sep 2020
Ahoy, fellow tactical wizards! Prepare your best ‘shhh!’ face because we’re diving headfirst into the covert world of Commandos 2 – HD Remaster. This beloved World War II strategy gem has been dusted off, polished, and delivered to your PS4 like a pizza at midnight (except it’s not greasy, and you can’t eat it). So, grab your camouflage and let’s sneak our way through this review!
Commandos 2 takes us back to a time when computers were more about numbers than graphics, but oh boy, does it pull you into a sneaky little world! You control a band of highly skilled commandos, engaging in espionage larger than your Uncle Larry's conspiracy theories. Your objectives span across 22 missions packed with challenges where missteps could lead to your squad being spotted and instantly toastier than a burnt toast at breakfast. You're not just viewing one soldier hustling through enemy lines; instead, it’s a bevvy, a buffet, a brigade – okay, a squad – of unique characters! Each commando possesses their own special skills. Want to climb a telephone pole? Only the Green Beret can! Need to seduce a guard with lipstick? Send in the Seductress! The game bolsters new features like exploring multi-level buildings—the kind that would be condemned on HGTV—and salvaging enemy weapons like you're picking through the clearance rack at your local thrift shop. It stays true to the ‘think then act’ mantra that requires you to strategize your tactfulness like it’s an Olympic sport, and frankly, with probably the same level of stress.
Graphically speaking, the ‘HD’ in Commandos 2 – HD Remaster doesn’t mean complete gut renovations. Nope! It’s more like a gentle facelift, akin to your Aunt Susan who got a little too excited at the Botox clinic. The 2020 edition refines the visuals and upping the resolution impressively and while the game still looks a tad retro (for better or worse), it manages to float around as a solid upgrade for the nostalgic purists and new players alike. The levels maintain an artistic charm reminiscent of models you built during arts and crafts in kindergarten, with a pop of personality and vibrancy in this war-torn world. And hey, at least the commandos don't look like they just crawled out of a 2001 gaming time capsule!
In summary, Commandos 2 – HD Remaster is like that classic movie you love, but with some updated special effects, new dialogue, and more explosions! For those who enjoy real-time tactics that scratch that cunning itch to spy, sneak, and strategize their way through missions, this is a title worth adding to the collection. Sure, the control scheme can feel clunky at times (your thumbs might get karate chopped from the awkwardness), but the essence remains intact—a blend of joy and frustration that keeps you invested, reminding you of why you fell in love with the series in the first place. So find your most comfortable couch, ready those snacks, and prepare to embark on some clandestine adventures—commandos are waiting!
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