Genre: First-person tactical shooter
Developer: Pyro Studios
Publisher: Eidos Interactive
Year: 2006
System: Microsoft Xbox
Commandos: Strike Force is a first-person tactical shooter developed by Pyro Studios and published by Eidos Interactive. Released in 2006 for Xbox, PlayStation 2, and Windows, the game marked a significant shift in the Commandos series by moving away from isometric real-time strategy to a first-person action format.
Set during World War II, the game allows players to control three different operatives: a Green Beret skilled in heavy weapons and direct combat, a Sniper for long-range engagements, and a Spy capable of infiltration and disguise. Players can switch between characters during missions to adapt to different tactical situations across campaigns set in France, Norway, and the Soviet Union.
The Xbox version offers both stealth-based and action-oriented gameplay, with mission design encouraging varied approaches. While the core mechanics introduced a new direction for the series, the shift to first-person was met with mixed reactions from longtime fans.
Commandos: Strike Force received a Metacritic score of 62 for the Xbox version, based on 27 critic reviews. Critics praised the variety of character abilities and atmosphere but noted that the gameplay lacked the depth and challenge found in earlier entries of the series.
