All of us know Commandos series, at least should. This series was always one step ahead from others games from the genre. They are challenging, with always good storyline; almost like Alistair MacLean novels. Every main character in game has own history and special capabilities. We have strong former heavyweight Army champion, a spy, a diver etc.
Commandos 2 is in my humble opinion best in whole series. Most chalenging, with best storyline and locations/missions. Pyro Studios unfortunatelly wanted to make Commandos 3 more action style but game in some way meets demmands of veterans and newbies. Commandos 2 have series of missions tied in one campaign, C 3 have four campaigns; training London campaign and main ones: Central Europe, Normandy and Stalingrad, each requires using different strategy and have different story. Game is focused more on action and tactical planning because of new feature; enemy bombing raids which destroy everything and kill everyone in it's blast radius. Another nice fature, this time of both games, is action inside buldings in pseudo-isometric 3D style, with freely movable camera. Exteriors are only in 2D with few levels of zoom. We can watch locations from four sides, each 90 degress from another.
Graphic as always is awasome. Very detailed pre-rendered 2D sceneries (and 3D interiors), usable vehicles, great weather and day/night system. All of this is pleasing eye very much and I couldn't ask for more. Only disadvantage was lack of higher resolutions... Sounds are outstanding too, especially environment ones, voices are good and imo only good.
Multiplayer is avaiable but I think no one bought game for it...
No doubt games are must have for everyone who appreciate art of strategy and isn't afraid of completing mission attemps.