Commandos 2 HD Remaster

 PC
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 15
  3. Negative: 5 out of 15
  1. Ragequit.gr
    Feb 20, 2020
    70
    Despite the successful attempt at reimaging a classic, Commandos 2: HD has been delivered with a considerable number of bugs and performance issues. We also find the decision to remove all references to Nazism and Nationalist symbols an insult to the game's heritage and the WWII victims' memory. Quite honestly what does the game justice is its timeless gameplay.
  2. PC Games
    Feb 2, 2020
    70
    Although the game is still fun, the updates in the remaster, when compared to the original, are just not enough. This is especially evident when looking at the controls, which have only been marginally optimized. It is also quite hard to keep an overview when there’s a lot going on and the original’s multiplayer mode is missing. If the developers are willing to upgrade the game via patches, we might be willing to give it a second chance.
  3. Eurogamer Italy
    Jan 24, 2020
    70
    Commandos 2 HD Remaster is a good nostalgic operation that gives a masterpiece a new coat of paint, but still retains the horrible interface that we used to forgive back in the days.
  5. 4P.de
    Jan 24, 2020
    65
    In terms of content and challenge level Commandos 2 still is a great experience. But as a remaster it would have benefited from a more coherent modernization.
  6. Impulsegamer
    Feb 18, 2020
    56
    Commandos 2 – HD Remaster is still very much the same game from nineteen years ago but sadly, it has not aged well. The release of this HD remaster is clearly premature and only time will tell if it can be saved. However, I do admit that the game isn’t unplayable and if you’re willing to look past some of the issues, Commandos 2 is still a fun and challenging game.
  7. The Digital Fix
    Apr 2, 2020
    50
    Commandos 2 HD has had a fresh lick of paint and a nice polish but that's about it. It would have been nice to bring something new to the table in terms additional missions or new commandos. In today's world of video games, It just does not hold up against its peers. I do look forward to the planned 3rd installment they have mentioned. This is also due out on consoles in spring 2020 and hopefully, this title will have more modern bells and whistles attached to make it more appealing.
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  1. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Jan 31, 2020
    Kalypso and Yippee seem determined to banish memories of the ropey release build (As I type this, my install is being modified by a fresh 1GB patch – 1.08) as quickly as they can. If they stay the course and keep delivering fixes at the current rate, by March, Commandos 2 HD Remaster could be entirely error free. I’m reasonably confident the repairs will be completed satisfactorily. Whether Pyro’s masterpiece will ever get back the minuscule black crosses and red circles, it wore, without controversy, for nigh-on twenty years, remains to be seen.
  2. Vice
    Feb 12, 2020
    A bad remaster of a good game that recreates old mistakes while adding loads of new glitches.

Awards & Rankings

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User Reviews

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User Score
2.2

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 87 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 87
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 87
  3. Negative: 70 out of 87
  1. Thunderstrucker
    Jan 26, 2020
    2
    There I was, extremely hopeful for a remaster with upgraded graphics as Commandos 2 has a link to a nostalgian youth for me. Even more a pityThere I was, extremely hopeful for a remaster with upgraded graphics as Commandos 2 has a link to a nostalgian youth for me. Even more a pity it is how there are even more bugs and glitches than in the original commandos 2 version, more censorship and overall a more worse playing experience than the original one. In the third mission I was compromised. A lot of enemies came. Game started lagging and I couldnt assign my commandos to do anything anymore. As adviced already, don't spent your money on this one. Go for the original one with mods. What a pity of a potential. What a waste and what a disgrace to call this piece of junk a remaster...… Full Review »
  2. Xperios
    Jan 25, 2020
    0
    not a remake but a rethinking
    same bugs, same problems
    do not advice to waste your money on that, better play original Commandos 2 with mods.
  3. MetaCriticUser0
    Jan 27, 2020
    0
    I won't speak about the absurd censorship but the game itself, how could it has so many bugs? Characters not responding, audio missing, blackI won't speak about the absurd censorship but the game itself, how could it has so many bugs? Characters not responding, audio missing, black square appearing around some lights, etc...
    I was waiting for this game and I'm so disappointed, I wish I could have a refund.    … Full Review »
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