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. Vandal
    Jan 25, 2020
    80
    Comandos is back with a solid remaster that allows us to enjoy this fantastic classic. There are some questionable choices, but the experience remains almost intact.
  2. Digital Chumps
    Feb 25, 2020
    77
    If you’re a fan of the series, you want to support the HD Remaster, but at the same time it’s had a rough go out of the gates that might give you pause. I’d recommend keeping an eye on this one and seeing what develops, but RTS fans should definitely make it a point to play this series if they haven’t yet.
  3. GamingTrend
    Jan 27, 2020
    75
    Commandos 2: HD Remaster graphically upgrades a beloved tactical classic and gives a fresh coat of paint to a fairly obtuse set of controls. While it is shipping with a few bugs, all of the pieces that made this game a classic are present and accounted for. With just a little more polish we’ll be able to “Consider it done, boss”.
  5. GameStar
    Jan 24, 2020
    75
    The mechanics are still compelling and seem undestructable. There are only slight technical improvements to the remaster, controls are still a nuisance.
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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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#100 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020

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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