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A collection of WWII action games where Allied soldiers blast through side-scrolling stages, with tactical battles and survival modes.
Released 26 Jul 2024
Blast Through Stages
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A reboot of classic 2D side-scrolling shooters, featuring a new Survival Mode and Workshop system. Fight as a WWII Allied soldier across diverse battlefields with imaginative weapons. Survival Mode brings fresh enemies, epic bosses, and new challenges—relive childhood memories with a twist!
Developed by Macrojoy · Published by Miniclip
Commando Collection brings together Commando 2, Commando X: Allied Assault, Commando 3, and supplementary games and series materials. The main games put players in the role of an Allied fighter facing enemy forces across battlefields.
Commando 2 is a 2D side-scrolling shooter built around moving through stages, fighting waves of enemies and bosses, and choosing from varied weapons. Its updated version adds enemies and level changes, with options to adjust difficulty and enemy generation; a Survival mode offers a separate one-life challenge.
The other Commando entries change the combat format: Allied Assault centers on positional group battles, while Commando 3 adds mounts, enemies, and battle scenes. The collection also includes a Workshop for creating stages and bonus materials such as music and artwork.
Nostalgia for the original browser games is the most prominent source of enjoyment in these reviews, with players welcoming the chance to revisit familiar stages and complete games they remember from childhood. Some also appreciate the updated options, added content, and weapon variety. The reactions to newer additions are mixed, particularly around the ending artwork and changes to the original games.
This collection is a living library that continues to grow. In addition to the core titles—Commando 2, Commando X, and Commando 3, we are dedicated to progressively restoring the extensive Macrojoy back catalog.
Every game joining the collection undergoes a comprehensive remaster, including:
HD Visual Enhancements: Giving classic graphics a crisp, modern look.
Difficulty Rebalancing: Adjusted gameplay for a better user experience.
Technical Modernization: Upgraded code to ensure smooth performance on modern systems.
Commando 2
The game has been fully optimized in this compilation, featuring new enemies, enriched level design, a new Workshop system, high-definition visuals, balanced difficulty, and adjusted AI for some bosses. Additionally, many interesting sound effects have been added, making the gameplay experience more immersive for players.
After entering the game, you can find a wealth of customizable options in the settings screen in the upper left corner, such as enemy generation multiplier, boss summoning troops and blood effect personalization. Through these settings, you will experience a different kind of gameplay from your childhood, and you will be able to face the tidal wave of enemies and feel the extreme pleasure of sweeping away thousands of troops!
Commando X Allied Assault
As an offshoot of Commando 2, players in this game will engage in positional confrontation with enemy forces, experiencing a completely different group combat mode from that of Generation 2. As with "Commando 2", this work has also been fully optimized to bring a better gaming experience.
Commando 3
As a sequel to Commando 2, this game adds a rich mount system, more enemy types and battle scenes, while the game's painting style has changed from a Q version to a more realistic style, bringing players a more realistic war experience.
Special Gift Section
This section contains a small music video for Commando 2, scanned designs, a curtain call animation for the entire cast, and an introduction to the series' future plans. This special content provides players with even more to enjoy and look forward to outside of the game.
The Macrojoy Completion Project kicked off in December 2025! Keep an eye on the right-hand list in the "Special Gift" section，we are constantly adding new games to expand this collection.
Whether you're a veteran or a newcomer to the series, Commando Collection will bring you unprecedentedly intense battles and a rich gaming experience. Get ready to step onto the battlefields of World War II and experience the passion of combat!
Some key visuals and promotional illustrations for this game were generated using AI tools based on original characters from the game, and are intended for promotional use only.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 24 |
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| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
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