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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\VIDEO\</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\VIDEO\</code> | ||
# Delete or rename <code>H_Intro.avi</code>. | # Delete or rename <code>H_Intro.avi</code>. | ||
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===Steam "Ultimate Fix"=== | ===Steam "Ultimate Fix"=== | ||
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{{ii}} Fixes many of the numerous bugs the Steam version has (lack of sound, not being able to save or load and the gameplay running incredibly fast) | {{ii}} Fixes many of the numerous bugs the Steam version has (lack of sound, not being able to save or load and the gameplay running incredibly fast) | ||
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/86-commandos-behind-enemy-lines-steam-version-fix/ patch] | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/86-commandos-behind-enemy-lines-steam-version-fix/ patch] | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Can't install original retail version on 64 bit Windows=== | ===Can't install original retail version on 64 bit Windows=== | ||
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# Create the folder where you want the game to be installed (default would be '''C:\Program Files (x86)\Eidos Interactive\Pyro\Commandos''') | # Create the folder where you want the game to be installed (default would be '''C:\Program Files (x86)\Eidos Interactive\Pyro\Commandos''') | ||
# Open the {{file|<cd drive>\COMANDOS}} folder and copy its ''content'' inside the first folder | # Open the {{file|<cd drive>\COMANDOS}} folder and copy its ''content'' inside the first folder |
Revision as of 08:46, 22 November 2017
Developers | |
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Pyro Studios | |
Publishers | |
Eidos Interactive | |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 31, 1998 |
Key points
- The original 16-bit installer won't work on 64 bit systems
- Audio-/video-options are very limited.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | Includes Commandos: Beyond the Call of Duty. Cannot be purchased in Germany.[1] | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam |
Version differences
- The GOG.com version has added compatibility fixes for modern systems, includes Commandos: Beyond the Call of Duty, and is cheaper than buying both games separately on Steam.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename H_Intro.avi[citation needed] |
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Patches
- 1.1 - For the retail version
Steam "Ultimate Fix"
Install Steam Ultimate fix patch[2] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6800/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6800/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Local retail version only. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | Co-op |
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Online play | Co-op |
Issues fixed
Can't install original retail version on 64 bit Windows
Manually install the game[3] |
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Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Pyro] [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Pyro\Commandos] [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Pyro\Commandos\1.0] "DirCd"="D:\\Comandos" "DirIns"="C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Eidos Interactive\\Pyro\\Commandos" "Type"=dword:00000001 Notes
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"Please run the German version on this computer" error
- This issue has been fixed in the GOG.com version (specifically using the hex edit below).
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 5 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, ME | 98SE, ME |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 300 MHz | Intel Pentium II 450 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 12 MB of VRAM DirectX 8 compatible | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (6800) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.