The Royal Marines Commando
- July 13, 2018
- City Interactive S.A.
Get on Steam"The Royal Marines Commando" is a World War II-themed shooter that puts you in the boots of the British special forces. Embark on dangerous missions in various locations, such as France, Africa, Scotland, and Norway, to thwart the Axis' plans. With a wide array of historically accurate weapons and impressive visuals, you'll experience the intensity and challenges of being an elite commando.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is a fun and simple WW2 shooter that can be completed in a short time, making it a good option for casual gamers.
- The graphics and sound are decent for a budget title, with some enjoyable shooting mechanics and level design.
- It works well on modern systems and offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of older FPS games.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and issues, including poor AI, frustrating gameplay mechanics, and a very short campaign length.
- The story is weak and often feels tacked on, with many players finding the cutscenes and voice acting to be subpar.
- Many players reported that the game does not run well on certain systems, and the overall experience is considered below average compared to other titles in the genre.
- story48 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 85 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered weak and simplistic, revolving around a straightforward mission to disrupt Nazi submarine fuel production. Players noted that attempts at stealth are often undermined by AI companions, leading to humorous yet frustrating moments. Overall, while the narrative lacks depth and coherence, some players found enjoyment in the nostalgic, straightforward gameplay reminiscent of classic WWII shooters.
“A very simple linear WWII FPS in the style of Medal of Honor. If you like an evening shooting Nazis to wind down while achieving a feeling of progression through a story, then this hits the spot well - I just wish they made more like this. Bought on sale & money well spent!”
“There is a cutscene if you successfully save the hostage in the Operation Magistrate mission.”
“The stealth mission is amazing; you can reload the checkpoint/save if you get caught. There is actually stealth in this game.”
“The plot isn't anything to write home about; it basically boils down to 'the Nazis are making some kind of fuel for their submarines, better go blow up the subs,' and even knowing the game would be short, I wasn't expecting it to stop so abruptly.”
“The story is dreadful, to the point that I feel confident that everyone will want to skip all cut scenes, and nearly everyone who has played this will have.”
“It's only an hour or two long, with straightforward gameplay that involves running around and shooting Nazis controlled by lanky AI, with a subpar story that feels slapped on.”
- graphics26 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 31 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the decent visuals and the Jupiter EX engine, while others criticize them as outdated and poorly executed. Many users note that despite some appealing elements, such as particle effects, the overall graphical quality is sub-par and lacks variety, detracting from the overall experience.
“Very cool game with very good graphics, just some character animations that are a bit off.”
“+ great graphics (love the Jupiter EX engine)”
“Fast game with modern day graphics with easy controls that moves from location A to B to C and so on.”
“The graphics are shit.”
“Graphically, outside of the particle effects, the game even for when it was released looks dated.”
“The graphics aren't even mediocre; they are very poorly done.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by straightforward mechanics that involve running and shooting, but suffers from poor AI, a short campaign length, and lack of variety. While some players find enjoyment in its simplicity and nostalgic feel, the overall experience is marred by issues such as subpar visuals and ineffective mechanics, making it difficult to recommend.
“It's only an hour or two long, with straightforward gameplay that involves running around and shooting Nazis that are controlled by lanky AI. For some weird reason, it is a thoroughly enjoyable and fun experience that reminds you of the good old days when games were made simple and fun.”
“It's effectively a short campaign with overall passable gameplay.”
“It's just an empty FPS, with a rough and ready short story and gameplay.”
“If it weren't for the quirky mechanics, the poor weapon shooting experience, and getting stuck in terrain (and dumb AI), it could have been a half good game.”
“I can't say I didn't have fun at certain points, but notable problems such as abysmal AI, short length, odd objective markers, sub-par visuals, and lack of core gameplay variety really hurt the game and make it hard to recommend in general.”
“It's just an empty FPS, with a rough and ready and short story and gameplay.”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while the atmosphere and soundtrack are praised for their quality, the repetitive nature of the same tracks has led to annoyance among players. Some users expressed a desire for more varied and horror-themed musical elements to enhance the experience, particularly in darker areas of the game.
“The atmosphere and soundtrack are great.”
“The game has a few nice dark areas where creepy music plays; I wish they added some horror elements to this game too.”
“The same music plays over and over again to the point of annoyance (impressive given how short the game is).”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the comedic contrast between the emphasis on stealth and the absurdity of using a silenced rifle that still draws attention, particularly during the first stealth mission. Players appreciate this clever and amusing take on typical stealth mechanics.
“The first stealth mission was hilarious because they make a big deal of how you need to be quiet, and they even give you a silenced rifle that supposedly won't alert anyone.”
“Has some nice humor”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is characterized by significant stability issues, described as buggy, clunky, and sluggish, which some players find adds to its charm and fun. Despite these flaws, many feel it is still worth purchasing during sales.
“This buggy, clunky, and sluggish mess of a game is just fun because of that uncertainty.”
“It's a short, fun, buggy 2000s gem of a game that is worth the money during sale specials.”
“The game is a buggy, clunky, and sluggish experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be playable from start to finish, despite its claims of not being optimized for high graphics; players can run it at maximum settings without issues. Additionally, the uncensored content has garnered positive feedback from some users.
“The game claims it's not optimized for high graphics, but I was able to max it out without any issues.”
“Despite the game's assertion of poor optimization, I found it playable from start to finish.”
“The optimization is questionable, as the game runs fine on high settings, contradicting its own warnings.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find that the inclusion of memorable quotes, such as Churchill's use of "bloody," enhances the game's replayability, making it more enjoyable to revisit.
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users consistently highlighting the impressive soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
“The atmosphere and soundtrack are great.”
“The atmosphere and soundtrack are great.”
