In the vast landscape of strategy games, the real-time tactics (RTT) genre once left a deep mark in players' hearts with its unique charm. However, over time, this genre has gradually moved towards the niche. Nowadays, though, some classic RTT games are making a comeback, bringing the dawn of revival to this genre. Commandos: Origins is one of the highly anticipated titles among them.

Commandos: Origins is not a traditional sequel. Instead, it is a reinterpretation of the first game. It retains classic elements while incorporating many modern designs, aiming to provide enjoyment for both new and old players. The core gameplay still revolves around the classic real-time pause mechanism. In complex and dangerous environments, players need to control distinctive commando members and use their unique skills to complete a series of high-difficulty missions. This gameplay may seem simple, but it actually demands a high level of strategic planning and operational skills from players.

In Commandos: Origins, each commando member is a unique "chess piece." The Green Beret, as an all-round warrior, is proficient in close combat and assassination, capable of silently eliminating enemies. The Sniper has an extremely long range and precise shooting ability, and can deliver a fatal blow to enemies from a distance at critical moments. The Sapper is well-versed in demolition, able to disarm bombs and set traps to clear the way for the team. The Thief, with agile movements, is good at sneaking and picking locks, obtaining important intelligence or entering hidden areas. These characters have distinct characteristics and different skills. Players need to rationally match and use them according to mission requirements and scene characteristics to complete tasks smoothly.

For example, when infiltrating a heavily guarded military base, players can first let the Thief quietly sneak into the enemy's communication room and use the lock-picking skill to open the safe to obtain key intelligence. At the same time, the Sniper lies in ambush at a high point in the distance, ready to deal with any enemies that may discover the Thief's whereabouts. If encountering a patrolling enemy squad, the Green Beret can rely on excellent combat skills to eliminate the enemies one by one without making a sound. And the Sapper stands by. Once an emergency occurs, such as an alarm being triggered, he can quickly use a bomb to blast open an escape route.

The level design of the game is exquisite. Each level is like a carefully designed puzzle waiting for players to solve. The maps are filled with various complex terrains and rich environmental elements, from narrow alleys to open squares, from heavily guarded military camps to hidden underground facilities. Each scene provides players with multiple tactical options. Players need to carefully observe the map, analyze the enemy's patrol routes, defense layouts, and available resources in the environment, and formulate the most reasonable action plan.

In Commandos: Origins, players not only need to pay attention to the positions and actions of enemies but also make clever use of various elements in the environment. For example, use cover such as grass and shadows to hide their own tracks and wait for the right time to launch a surprise attack. Or use surrounding objects to create noise to attract the attention of enemies, thus creating action opportunities for teammates. There are also some special environmental elements in the game, such as traps and mechanisms. Players can cause damage to enemies or hinder their actions by skillfully operating these elements.

It is worth mentioning that the game has a unique design in difficulty settings. It offers multiple difficulty options for players of different levels. For novice players, they can choose a lower difficulty level to familiarize themselves with the game mechanisms and character operations in a relatively relaxed environment and gradually improve their strategic abilities. For experienced old players, the high-difficulty mode is full of challenges. Enemies are more agile in their responses and their patrols are more rigorous. A slight mistake will lead to mission failure, which undoubtedly stimulates the old players' desire to challenge themselves.

However, Commandos: Origins does not have a smooth journey in its pursuit of revival. Although it has made many innovations and improvements in gameplay and content, the niche nature of the RTT genre itself and the fierce competition in today's game market pose significant challenges to it. In the current fast-paced gaming environment, the gameplay of RTT games, which requires players to calm down and think and plan, may not be very attractive to a large number of young players.

Despite the challenges, Commandos: Origins still deserves players' anticipation with its unique charm. It carries the memories of old players and also opens a door for new players to understand classic RTT games. It is believed that after the game is officially launched, it will contribute to the revival of the RTT genre with its wonderful performance and allow more players to appreciate the unique charm of real-time tactics games.