Reviews and scores for the strategy title Commandos: Origins are being released alongside its official launch. Below, you can find a summary of the opinions and scores published by various critics:
Shacknews: 9/10
Claymore Studio has perfectly understood what elements made the Commandos series an unforgettable experience. They have managed to preserve the essence and feel of the classic installments while improving upon their issues and less desirable aspects. Commandos: Origins is a complete tribute to the series’ roots. From the sandbox gameplay and mechanics to the unique commando team, visually appealing environments, and meticulously designed levels, everything comes together to deliver a deep, strategic, and thrilling experience. This game is considered a clever and challenging strategy title.
Gamereactor UK: 8/10
Commandos Origins is precisely the game that strategy genre fans have been waiting for. A brilliant game in a genre that has long needed a standout title. With its high difficulty level, this game challenges even veteran strategy players. Additionally, it boasts good graphics and enjoyable characters to play with, ultimately providing a satisfying and rewarding experience.
The game constantly challenges you and requires trial and error. Although the game’s difficulty may occasionally feel discouraging, and there might be an expectation for content beyond the engaging gameplay loop, overall, this is a captivating title for fans of the RTS genre.
IGN: 8/10
This installment strikes a remarkable balance with a clever combination of classic stealth tactics and modern approaches. While the removal of some older features like inventory management might be slightly disappointing for veteran fans, this decision has allowed the game to fully focus on precise and calculated stealth, which is exactly where Origins shines.
Hobby Consoles: 7.7/10
Commandos Origins is a loving homage to the roots of this legendary game series, blending the familiar feel of the classic installments with modernizations. However, the game’s demanding design and some technical issues make it a bit difficult to recommend to a general audience. But if you are a serious fan of the stealth genre, this title is undoubtedly worth experiencing.
PCGamesN: 7/10
The inherent difficulties of the stealth genre have somewhat held back Commandos: Origins, but this title remains an engaging and high-stakes real-time strategy game where even the smallest decisions can have significant consequences. With its high precision, considerable difficulty, and constant need for focus, patience, and tactical skills, this game challenges players. When everything goes according to plan, it delivers a satisfying and rewarding experience.
Slant Magazine: 6/10
The biggest obstacle to player progress in this game is the fundamental imprecision of the commando forces, where they act hesitantly and uncoordinatedly when executing your commands.
The average scores for the game on Metacritic and OpenCritic have also been released.
Commandos Origins is currently available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The game will also be released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One later this year.
