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.