It's an interesting spin on the tactical game like Commandos. In many ways it's a lighter version of what was offered in Commandos 2, in other ways it offers much more than a sequence of difficult missions set during WW2.
Let's start with the mechanics. Sneak around, eliminate enemies one by one, and avoid detection. While the game offers interesting ways in which missions can be accomplished, some of the characters seem overpowered, others require synergy with others, and some are of quite limited use. This balancing issue makes some of the challenges interesting but you tend to rely on some characters more than others. Limited set of skills and interacting with the world (collecting items, etc.) makes it seem much more limited than its older predecessor Commandos 2.
What really sets it apart is the story. You follow two Eastern Front deserters: Manfred (German) and Ewald (Silesian), who refuse to further participate in war crimes, and are looking for ways to survive. Throughout the game they are joined by other resistance members, in different ways victims and participants in the attrocities occurring on Eastern Front. The game doesn't shy away from gruesome imagery and themes, and characters often argue against each others involvement in difficult events. The story itself and the links between missions (really atmospheric animations) really set the game apart and adds a lot of narrative depth.
Some bugs here and there but nothing game breaking for me.
Full price feels a bit too high but with a discount it will give you a couple of intensive puzzle-solving evenings with a really interesting, if gruesome narrative.

It's an interesting spin on the tactical game like Commandos. In many ways it's a lighter version of what was offered in Commandos 2, in other ways it offers much more than a sequence of difficult missions set during WW2. Let's start with the mechanics. Sneak around, eliminate enemies one by one, and avoid detection. While the game offers interesting ways in which missions can be accomplished, some of the characters seem overpowered, others require synergy with others, and some are of quite limited use. This balancing issue makes some of the challenges interesting but you tend to rely on some characters more than others. Limited set of skills and interacting with the world (collecting items, etc.) makes it seem much more limited than its older predecessor Commandos 2. What really sets it apart is the story. You follow two Eastern Front deserters: Manfred (German) and Ewald (Silesian), who refuse to further participate in war crimes, and are looking for ways to survive. Throughout the game they are joined by other resistance members, in different ways victims and participants in the attrocities occurring on Eastern Front. The game doesn't shy away from gruesome imagery and themes, and characters often argue against each others involvement in difficult events. The story itself and the links between missions (really atmospheric animations) really set the game apart and adds a lot of narrative depth. Some bugs here and there but nothing game breaking for me. Full price feels a bit too high but with a discount it will give you a couple of intensive puzzle-solving evenings with a really interesting, if gruesome narrative.