Commandos became one of the great reference sagas of the tactical genre during the 90s and early 2000s. The work developed by the Spanish studio Pyro Studios managed to capture the attention of millions of players who enjoyed its outstanding approach based on strategy and infiltration missions with an essential focus on war conflicts such as World War II. However, over the years, the franchise began to lose importance with the arrival of other more ambitious titles, until it finally faded into oblivion.

However, the current state of the video game industry is allowing many franchises that seemed to have completed their cycle in digital entertainment to return in style, capitalizing on nostalgia and offering unique dynamics with innovations that adapt them to current times. This is precisely what has happened with Commandos: Origins, a completely new installment of the saga that arrives more than 20 years after the last title offered by the Spanish franchise. In this way, all players can return to experience the sensations of the past, along with new mechanics that bring a breath of fresh air to the title.

Commandos: Origins brings back the original experience, but also features a completely revamped visual style, as well as the return of the squad from the first game to provide that touch of nostalgia and familiarity sought with the resurgence of franchises that triumphed decades ago in the interactive entertainment sector. It's an opportunity to please veterans who enjoyed the franchise in its day and new players who may be attracted to the tactical approach that won over an entire generation.

A prequel to add more depth to the Commandos story

As its name suggests, Commandos: Origins is a prequel that allows players to delve deeper into the beginnings of the saga. This way, players can learn how the main characters met to form the squad that carries out the missions featured in the saga. This provides a nostalgic return to the past feeling that's especially sentimental for those who enjoyed the original titles back in the day. For this reason, the studio has wanted to maintain that affection in the important details that make up the gameplay and dynamics of Commandos: Origins, recalling those sensations that made it a great of the genre.

Nevertheless, new features are also essential to understand this new installment, so at the gameplay level a new tactical view has been added that allows players to pause the game and think about their next moves, something that reinforces the strategic element expected from this type of video game and enables deeper missions that also connect with the narrative intensity provided in the prequel. The maps and areas have been constructed in a much more complete way to offer players varied and different options, making complexity a distinctive element in the return of Commandos, adapting to the most demanding users.

All in all, Commandos: Origins is presented as a tribute to all those who needed a new chapter in the franchise. There are plenty of nods to the original games, and some scenarios and missions are also built directly from these past experiences, setting it apart from more modern approaches that have tried to simplify processes in tactical games and turn them into more dynamic experiences. In this sense, pause and reflection are essential to playing the new installment of Commandos.

A new visual aspect to take the saga to a new level

Of course, the great innovation of Commandos: Origins compared to its predecessors is the excellent technical finish it offers thanks to its development under the Unreal Engine 5. In this regard, all levels have been designed with a much higher degree of detail than was typical in the original titles, allowing for a much more visual approach and new gameplay opportunities thanks to the breadth and additional details that can be included in the scenarios. With this, the new installment is indeed able to adapt to current times with nothing to envy in the offerings that have appeared in the genre over recent years.

Due to all this, Commandos: Origins not only revitalizes an iconic saga but also demonstrates how the balance between nostalgia and modernity can breathe new life into a classic. With an approach that respects its tactical roots and technical ambition that aligns it with current expectations, this prequel invites players to rediscover the art of measured strategy in a visually spectacular world. Beyond being a return, it is a love letter to players and a gateway for those seeking deep and challenging experiences, ensuring that the legacy of Commandos endures in a new generation of players.