Since the pistol will alert the enemy to your presence, choose silent methods of killing the enemy. Also, stealth and surprise are your best weapons.

Therefore, avoid gun duels because you will more than often lose. It takes three shots from a pistol to kill a soldier. While each carries a pistol, the Germans are carrying rifles or machine-guns. In many of the missions, your men are not only outnumbered, but also outgunned. It is important to learn the skills of each Commando and use them appropriately. Finally, the Spy can put on a German uniform and walk among the enemy, distracting them when necessary or poisoning them. He can also carry a machine-gun during some missions.

The Driver is the only one who can operate land vehicles and man gun emplacements. The Sapper can carry grenades and explosives as well as a trap capable of killing a man instantly. He also can kill silently with his spear gun. The Marine is the only Commando who can swim and operate water craft. However, this is a necessity in many of the missions.

The Sniper is pretty much good for only one thing-shooting soldiers at long range with his precision rifle. He can also move bodies and his decoy distracts enemies. The Green Beret is a silent killer and the only one who can carry barrels. If any die during a mission, you must play the mission again until you can complete it with all men alive.Įach Commando has his own special skills. Unlike other real-time strategy games, you have only a handful of men which you must take through twenty linked missions. Commandos is a unique type of game requiring careful planning and execution.

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