Worthplaying previews Commando 3: Wolf of the Battlefield

Worthplaying reports:

”In some ways, one of the absolutely worst things that can happen to a video game is to come bundled with a demo for another, bigger, title. I remember quite well Zone of the Enders, the surprisingly amusing little mecha game that came packed along with the demo for Metal Gear Solid 2. While I was one of those who purchased Zone of the Enders for the game itself, a vast majority of the folks who bought it did so because it came with that oft-desired demo, leaving the game itself sitting in the wings. Sure, it helps sales, but one can’t help but pity the hard work that gets overshadowed by the bigger name. Commando 3: Wolf of the Battlefield is one of those titles that will have a similar issue. Coming bundled with the beta for Street Fighter 2: Turbo HD Remix, it could be destined to sit unplayed on most people’s hard drives for a good, long while. It’s a darn shame because Commando 3 is a surprisingly fun title.

The basic gameplay in Commando 3 is really quite simple. You and up to two friends take control of the Wolf force, an elite squadron of ’80s movie homage super commandos, as they blow the living daylights out of everything in their path in an attempt to make the world safe once again. The Wolves advance upward through a stage packed to the brim with enemies, kicking ass and taking names. The left analog stick moves, the right analog shoots, and your shoulder buttons can be used to either throw grenades, which are limited use but powerful weapons, or to activate your Crush attacks, which are unique animation weapons that nuke every on-screen foe. If you’ve played many of the other titles on Xbox Live, such as Assault Heroes, the basic formula will feel pretty similar to you, although there are a few twists and turns to give Commando 3 its own unique feel.”