Hidden & Dangerous 2: Courage Under Fire

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Hidden & Dangerous 2: Courage Under Fire is a single player and multiplayer tactical shooter game. It was developed by Illusion Softworks and was released on December 20, 2017. It received very positive reviews from players.

This expansion to Hidden & Dangerous 2 offers nine new single-player campaign missions, as well as cooperative play over the Internet. Reprise your role as commander of the elite Special Air Services in World War II as you take on the Axis powers in nine new missions set in France, Africa, and Sicily. To eliminate the opposition, you must sneak past enemy lines, infiltrate heavily guarded bases an…

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94%Audience ScoreBased on 459 reviews

story25 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

Exceptional tactical WWII shooter with deep squad management and strategic gameplay.
Missions offer high replayability through multiple approaches like stealth or combat and have diverse global WWII settings.
Rich atmosphere supported by immersive sound design, detailed environments, and realistic weapon mechanics.

Aged graphics and UI, with clunky and unintuitive controls that require remapping to modern standards.
AI inconsistencies including unpredictable enemy and squad behavior and occasional mission-breaking bugs.
Multiplayer functionality is mostly defunct or requires unofficial fixes, limiting co-op play.

story
194 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13% positive mentions, 85% neutral mentions, 2% negative mentions
The story of Hidden & Dangerous 2 offers a richly detailed and immersive WWII setting, with campaigns spanning diverse global theaters and missions inspired by real SAS operations. Players command a four-man squad through varied, challenging missions that emphasize strategic planning, stealth, and customization, fostering strong attachment to characters and giving each mission a sense of personal authorship. While the narrative and mission briefings are praised for their authenticity and tension, some missions can feel frustratingly difficult or unfair, and occasional bugs may interrupt progression.
- “The campaign structure is expansive and varied, spanning numerous missions set in Europe, North Africa, and Asia.”
- “The story-driven campaigns really do give the impression that you're executing a very serious and important situation which has the potential to change and evolve depending on your actions.”
- “I played this game for years, whole single player so many times, multiplayer with my friends, days and days. For me, Hidden & Dangerous 2 is a pure masterpiece. It wrote a story to my heart that will never be overwritten. It captured me to the storyline, to the woods of Norway, to the deserts of Africa. I can hear cracking of frozen snow under my feet and hear the whisper of the wind. For my generation and especially for my friends, this game makes kind of flashbacks.”
- “Some missions feel unfair, as you cannot do a whole lot to improve your situation, like an on-rail defense section that feels woefully out of place gameplay-wise, or a mission where you're bombarded by artillery and it's pretty much the luck of the draw if you'll be able to make it through.”
- “The game is prone to crashes, FPS tanks when there's a group of dead enemies near you, and missions often break and become impossible to finish—at one point forcing me to drive a jeep in circles trying to trigger the 'assemble with a functioning vehicle' task so the mission would end.”
- “To add insult to injury, the saving system is okay, but if you screw up a mission objective, you have no choice but to restart the mission since there is only one save file.”
gameplay
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31% positive mentions, 65% neutral mentions, 4% negative mentions
Gameplay in this tactical WWII shooter is praised for its deep, rewarding squad-based mechanics, strategic freedom, and realistic stealth elements that remain innovative even by modern standards. While the mechanics are complex and occasionally marred by dated controls, AI flaws, and bugs, fans appreciate its immersive atmosphere, mission variety, and the satisfying balance between simulation and action. Overall, it offers a challenging, memorable experience for players who appreciate thoughtful, slower-paced tactical gameplay.
- “Planning missions, commanding a squad, and executing precise strategies are the keys to success, providing a rewarding experience for fans of strategic gameplay.”
- “While modern titles often streamline mechanics for accessibility, Hidden & Dangerous 2 stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of depth, realism, and tactical autonomy.”
- “Has the feel of an Operation Flashpoint/Arma-esque game combined with some Ghost Recon/Rainbow Six-like mechanics with a solid and believable WWII special operations forces theme.”
- “Dated gameplay, really rough mechanics that can be borderline unfair at times, and terrible AI where the enemy forgets you ever existed after a few minutes, and your allies are so stupid they'll try to climb on top of razor wire and die.”
- “This game is chock full of bugs, a terrible initial controls setup, a bad polish in terms of story particularly towards the end, and has generally frustrating and unclear basic game mechanics that make it very difficult to predict the course of a mission, which is arguably this game's most basic gameplay element.”
- “Some missions feel unfair, as you cannot do a whole lot to improve your situation, like an on-rail defense section (that feels woefully out of place gameplay-wise) or a mission where you're bombarded by artillery and it's pretty much the luck of the draw if you'll be able to make it through.”
graphics
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28% positive mentions, 59% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions
The graphics of the game, released in 2003, are widely acknowledged as dated compared to modern standards but still hold a certain charm and atmosphere that complements its gameplay and story. While some minor graphical issues and clunkiness in controls exist, many players feel the visuals remain serviceable and even impressive for its era. Fans and reviewers often hope for a modern remake or remaster to upgrade the graphics and controls without losing the core gameplay experience.
- “This game is a gem and the graphics and engine hold up perfectly.”
- “The game sports some gorgeous graphics and powerful audio.”
- “An absolute masterpiece of a game, while old its graphics somehow still inspire a sense of awe at some parts of the game.”
- “Graphics are getting a bit dated, but it's still totally playable.”
- “- the graphics (compared to today's standards): yes this game is old, but that doesn't make the graphics better compared to other games, so you have to accept that you have graphics from 2003.”
- “- graphic and animation are out of date.”
atmosphere
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game’s atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive, authentic wartime feel, enhanced by memorable map design, tactical depth, and a fitting, dramatic soundtrack. Despite dated graphics, it delivers a unique, intense experience that remains unmatched by modern shooters. Many reviewers highlight its blend of strategic complexity and evocative audio-visual elements, creating a classic and unforgettable ambiance.
- “Even in 2025, where the graphics and enemy AI are outdated, nothing compares to the atmosphere of this game. The strategy choices are 10/10—you need to play this.”
- “Memorable and well-executed map designs and atmosphere, the complexity of strategies and command, and challenging levels where you truly feel like an outnumbered but not outmatched elite force await you in this experience that I wish more people knew about.”
- “The soundtrack provides an atmosphere of classic WWII movies from the 1960s with stars such as Gregory Peck or Robert Mitchum, but with a strong impression of authenticity regarding genuine battles.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 31% neutral mentions, 19% negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its dramatic, orchestral style and strong atmosphere reminiscent of classic WWII movies, enhancing immersion and authenticity. However, many players note that repetitive and frequently looping tracks, especially in certain missions, can become tiresome over time. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight that greatly contributes to the game's mood despite some repetition drawbacks.
- “Once you're dropped into that large Norwegian woods, looking at the beautiful skybox, light sources barely illuminating the soft mist, listening to ambient music of the level, you'll feel that all your pain during keyboard mapping and training level definitely pays off.”
- “The soundtrack provides an atmosphere of classic WWII movies from the 1960s with stars such as Gregory Peck or Robert Mitchum, but with a strong impression of authenticity regarding genuine battles.”
- “The attention to detail, ambiance, interesting and complex game mechanics, excellent music and sound effects, and intensely satisfying gameplay all make this game great.”
- “The gunplay and movement is satisfying, the graphics are serviceable, the vehicles are meh, the sound is used sparingly but effectively until the music loop drives you mad.”
- “The music changes with each environment, but repeats the same short tracks over and over.”
- “It was tolerable when I played the game years ago, but nowadays, I turn the music off for this reason alone.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game exhibits a notable number of bugs and glitches, including mission-stalling issues and problematic AI, which can impact progression and gameplay. However, these stability issues are often attributed to the game's ambitious design and older technology, and while frustrating, they do not completely detract from its overall appeal.
- “Some of the game is a little buggy with some stuff not triggering, causing lost game time.”
- “There are bugs in missions which prevent you from finishing the mission and progressing through the campaign.”
- “The game has quite some bugs and glitches as well as terrible allied AI.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38% positive mentions, 49% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability through open maps, tactical freedom, and a great variety of missions that keep players engaged for hours. While some find it less replayable, most praise its long campaign and valuable content, making it a worthwhile experience beyond just initial playthroughs.
- “Once you get used to the quirkiness, the game really shines and the open maps and tactical freedom offer good replayability.”
- “Great variety of missions and replay value.”
- “The content, multiplied by its replayability, ensures that it is definitely value for money and I couldn't recommend it enough!”
- “Not that replayable but has one hell of a long campaign!”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game's humor is noted for its amusing dialogue and occasionally hilarious voice acting, contributing to memorable and enjoyable moments. While some players find the AI and mechanics frustrating or outdated, others appreciate the quirky charm and recommend the game for its fun, humorous experience.
- “It's a fun game and so many people can say the same thing. I read the negative reviews and found it funny what problems they mention because I didn't experience any bugs or weird controls. I highly recommend this game and wish more games were like this.”
- “The voice acting is horrible, and sometimes hilarious.”
- “The dialogue is pretty humorous at times!”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Grinding in the game is considered tedious rather than gamebreaking, especially since players can manually switch between characters to manage the process. However, it often requires significant time investment, sometimes feeling like it demands a "second life."
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Since you can manually switch to each character, it's not exactly gamebreaking, but more tedious.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, -50% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, offering smooth and enjoyable gameplay despite outdated graphics. Its performance surpasses that of many fast-paced FPS games that rely on simplistic mechanics.
- “They will develop their skills and earn medals and rank based on their performance.”
- “Even though the graphic performance is outdated, it's still more playable than most FPS games where you just need to pull the trigger before reaching the destination.”
- “Even the graphic performance is outdated, but it's still more playable than most FPS fast food games where you just need to pull the trigger before you reach the destination.”

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10h Median play time

9h Average play time

5-17h Spent by most gamers

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Hidden & Dangerous 2: Courage Under Fire is a tactical shooter game. Common tags for Hidden & Dangerous 2: Courage Under Fire include first-person, classic, world war ii, third person, war and others.

Hidden & Dangerous 2: Courage Under Fire is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 9 hours playing Hidden & Dangerous 2: Courage Under Fire.

Hidden & Dangerous 2: Courage Under Fire was released on December 20, 2017.

Hidden & Dangerous 2: Courage Under Fire was developed by Illusion Softworks.

Hidden & Dangerous 2: Courage Under Fire has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Hidden & Dangerous 2: Courage Under Fire for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Hidden & Dangerous 2: Courage Under Fire is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® 3 Gold, Call of Duty, Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30, Delta Force and others.

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