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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = strikeforcecover.jpg
 
|cover        = strikeforcecover.jpg
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Pyro Studios}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Pyro Studios}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive|Retail, original digital}}
|engines      =  
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Noviy Disk|Retail (Russia)}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Merge Games|Second digital}}
 +
|engines      =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/engine|RenderWare}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|commandos-strike-force|62}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|commandos-strike-force|69}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 15, 2006}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 15, 2006}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, FPS, Shooter, Stealth, Tactical shooter }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Naval/watercraft }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Eastern Europe, Europe, World War II }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Commandos }}
 
|steam appid  = 6820
 
|steam appid  = 6820
|gogcom page  =  
+
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|hltb        = 1872
 +
|lutris      = commandos-strike-force
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = 21687
 
|wikipedia    = Commandos: Strike Force
 
|wikipedia    = Commandos: Strike Force
 
|winehq      = 3131
 
|winehq      = 3131
 +
|license      = commercial
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 +
|release history  =
 +
 +
|current state    =
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Commandos}}
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/6820/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/6820/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=232 Steam Users' Forums] for game series
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-CSFDGF | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| ZOOM | commandos-strike-force | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with [[dgVoodoo 2]]. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GMG | commandos-strike-force | Playfire | [[DRM]]: [[SecuROM]]. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | commandos-strike-force | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GMG | commandos-strike-force | Playfire | {{DRM|SecuROM PA}}. | | Windows | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 6820 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 +
}}
 +
{{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/CommandosStrikeForce Archive.org].
 +
 
 +
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Patches===
 +
{{ii}} The latest official patch is 1.2, available from [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/981/7/21862 Patches-Scrolls] and [https://commandoshq.net/dloads_files.php Commandos HQ].
 +
 
 +
===Skip intro videos===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Move, rename or delete files|ref=|fix=
 +
# Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\videos|folder}}.
 +
# Move, rename or delete the following files: {{file|Eidos.bik}}, {{file|Nvidia.bik}}, {{file|Pyro.bik}}, {{file|RW.bik}}, {{file|Trailer.bik}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\Config}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Config}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
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{{ii}} Configuration files are encrypted. Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/592-commandos-strike-force-configuration-files/ these files] for tweaks.
{{ii}} Configuration files are encrypted. Use [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/592-commandos-strike-force-configuration-files/ these files] for tweaks.
 
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\CSF Data\Games}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
|origin notes          =  
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|discord notes            =
|square enix          =  
+
|epic games launcher      =
|square enix notes     =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
|steam cloud           = false
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|gog galaxy               =  
|steam cloud notes    =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =  
|uplay                =  
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|origin                    =  
|uplay notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = false
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
{{Video settings
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{{Image|Commandos_Strike_Force_Graphic_Settings.png|Graphics Options}}
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/commandos-strike-force
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{{Video
|widescreen wsgf award      = unsupported
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/commandos-strike-force
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
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|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
+
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited
|widescreen resolution      = false
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = limited
|widescreen resolution notes= The image is stretched from 4:3 on widescreen resolutions.<ref>Tested by [[User:Suicide machine|Suicide_Machine]] according to instructions on WSGF - even salved a config file from a demo of the game. The image is always stretched from 4:3 - see [[User:Suicide machine/Commandos Strike Force|this]].</ref>
+
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
|multimonitor              = false
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|widescreen resolution notes= See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/commandos-strike-force WSGF entry] or use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2401-commandos-strike-force-widescreen-fix/ community-created solution].
|multimonitor notes        =  
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|multimonitor              = hackable
|ultrawidescreen            = false
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|multimonitor notes        = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/commandos-strike-force WSGF entry] or use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2401-commandos-strike-force-widescreen-fix/ community-created solution].
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
|4k ultra hd                = false
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/commandos-strike-force WSGF entry] or use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2401-commandos-strike-force-widescreen-fix/ community-created solution].
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|4k ultra hd                = hackable
 +
|4k ultra hd notes          = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/commandos-strike-force WSGF entry] or use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2401-commandos-strike-force-widescreen-fix/ community-created solution].
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
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|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 
|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
|anisotropic                = hackable
+
|anisotropic                = true
|anisotropic notes          = AMD Catalyst Control Center or Nvidia Control Panel
+
|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16x.
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        = MSAA from 2X to 16X, other methods hackable through AMD Catalyst or the Nvidia Control Panel
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|antialiasing notes        = MSAA from 2X to 16X, other methods hackable through AMD Catalyst or the Nvidia Control Panel.
 +
|upscaling                  = false
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
|vsync notes                = Locks framerate to 30 or 60 FPS on 60 hz monitor, needs more testing
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|vsync notes                = Locks framerate to 30 or 60 FPS on 60 Hz monitor, needs more testing.
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
|120 fps notes              = Turn off V-sync
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|120 fps notes              = Turn off V-sync.
 +
|hdr                        = false
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use custom config files|ref=<ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=August 13, 2016}}</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Use custom config files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/592-commandos-strike-force-configuration-files/ non-encrypted config files] and extract them.
# Download [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/592-commandos-strike-force-configuration-files/ non encrypted config files] and extract them.
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# Move {{file|JuegoPla.cfg}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Config\}}, replacing the existing file.
# Move '''JuegoPla.cfg''' to <code>{{p|game}}\Config</code> replacing existing file.
 
 
# Edit it with a text editor.
 
# Edit it with a text editor.
# Find a line <code>.bFullScreen 1</code> and change it to <code>.bFullScreen 0</code>.
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# Change <code>.bFullScreen 1</code> to <code>.bFullScreen 0</code>.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use custom config files|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Use custom config files|linkP|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/592-commandos-strike-force-configuration-files/ non-encrypted config files] and extract them.
# Download [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/592-commandos-strike-force-configuration-files/ non encrypted config files] and extract them.
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# Move {{file|JuegoPla.cfg}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Config\}}, replacing the existing file.
# Move '''JuegoPla.cfg''' to <code>{{p|game}}\Config</code> replacing existing file.
 
 
# Edit it with a text editor.
 
# Edit it with a text editor.
# Find a line <code>.fFOV 85.000000</code> and change the FOV to your desired value.
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# Change <code>.fFOV 85.000000</code> to the desired value.
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
{{Input settings
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{{Image|Commandos_Strike_Force_Control_Settings.png|Control Options}}
|key remap                = unknown
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{{Input
 +
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
|acceleration option      = unknown
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|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
|mouse menu                = unknown
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|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
|controller support        = unknown
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|touchscreen              = false
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 +
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|full controller          = unknown
 
|full controller          = unknown
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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = unknown
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
|button prompts           = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = unknown
|button prompts notes     =  
+
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers         = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =  
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = unknown
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
{{Audio settings
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{{Image|Commandos_Strike_Force_Audio_Settings.png|Audio Settings}}
|separate volume          = unknown
+
{{Audio
 +
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
|surround sound          = unknown
+
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
|subtitles                = unknown
+
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
|closed captions          = unknown
+
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
+
|mute on focus lost      = always on
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
|eax support              =  
+
|eax support              = true
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         = EAX 3.0.
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Czech
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Retail only. [https://github.com/hornster02/Commandos_Strike_Force-2006-CZ link #1]
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Hungarian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/commandos-strike-force/313 Fan translation].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = [https://ggames.com.br/topico/7784-download-traducao-commandos-4-strike-force-pt-br/ Translation].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Retail and ZOOM Platform only.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Network==
 +
{{Network/Multiplayer
 +
|local play          =
 +
|local play players  =
 +
|local play modes    =
 +
|local play notes    =
 +
|lan play            = true
 +
|lan play players    = 16
 +
|lan play modes      =
 +
|lan play notes      =
 +
|online play          = false
 +
|online play players  = 16
 +
|online play modes    =
 +
|online play notes    = The official Quazal multiplayer service has been shut down.
 +
|asynchronous        =
 +
|asynchronous notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Network/Connections
 +
|matchmaking        = false
 +
|matchmaking notes  =
 +
|p2p                = true
 +
|p2p notes          =
 +
|dedicated          = false
 +
|dedicated notes    =
 +
|self-hosting      = true
 +
|self-hosting notes =
 +
|direct ip          = false
 +
|direct ip notes    =
 +
}}{{Network/Ports
 +
|tcp  =
 +
|udp  =
 +
|upnp =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions       =
 +
|opengl notes          =
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|metal support          =
 +
|metal support notes    =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  =
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
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Latest revision as of 17:32, 14 March 2024

Commandos: Strike Force
Commandos: Strike Force cover
Developers
Pyro Studios
Publishers
Retail, original digital Eidos Interactive
Retail (Russia) Noviy Disk
Retail re-release Sold Out Software
Second digital Merge Games
Engines
RenderWare
Release dates
Windows March 15, 2006
Reception
Metacritic 62
IGDB 69
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, FPS, Shooter, Stealth, Tactical shooter
Vehicles Naval/watercraft
Art styles Realistic
Themes Eastern Europe, Europe, World War II
Series Commandos
Commandos: Strike Force on HowLongToBeat
Commandos: Strike Force on IGDB
Commandos: Strike Force on MobyGames
Commandos: Strike Force on Wikipedia
Commandos
Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines 1998
Commandos: Beyond the Call of Duty 1999
Commandos 2: Men of Courage 2001
Commandos 3: Destination Berlin 2003
Commandos: Strike Force 2006
Commandos 2 HD Remaster 2020
Commandos 3 HD Remaster 2022
Commandos: Origins 2024

Commandos: Strike Force is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS, shooter, stealth and tactical shooter game in the Commandos series.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
SecuROM 7 DRM.
Windows
ZOOM Platform
DRM-free
Pre-packaged with dgVoodoo 2.
Windows
GamersGate (unavailable)
DRM-free after installation (requires an internet connection during installation)
Windows
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) Playfire Client SecuROM PA DRM.
Windows
Steam (unavailable)
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Windows
A free demo version is available from Archive.org.

Essential improvements

Patches

The latest official patch is 1.2, available from Patches-Scrolls and Commandos HQ.

Skip intro videos

Move, rename or delete files
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\videos.
  2. Move, rename or delete the following files: Eidos.bik, Nvidia.bik, Pyro.bik, RW.bik, Trailer.bik.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Config[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6820/pfx/[Note 2]
Configuration files are encrypted. Use these files for tweaks.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\CSF Data\Games
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6820/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video

Graphics Options
Graphics Options

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
See the WSGF entry or use the community-created solution.
Multi-monitor
See the WSGF entry or use the community-created solution.
Ultra-widescreen
See the WSGF entry or use the community-created solution.
4K Ultra HD
See the WSGF entry or use the community-created solution.
Field of view (FOV)
See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Up to 16x.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
MSAA from 2X to 16X, other methods hackable through AMD Catalyst or the Nvidia Control Panel.
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Locks framerate to 30 or 60 FPS on 60 Hz monitor, needs more testing.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Turn off V-sync.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Windowed

Use custom config files[1]
  1. Download non-encrypted config files and extract them.
  2. Move JuegoPla.cfg to <path-to-game>\Config\, replacing the existing file.
  3. Edit it with a text editor.
  4. Change .bFullScreen 1 to .bFullScreen 0.

Field of view (FOV)

Use custom config files[1]
  1. Download non-encrypted config files and extract them.
  2. Move JuegoPla.cfg to <path-to-game>\Config\, replacing the existing file.
  3. Edit it with a text editor.
  4. Change .fFOV 85.000000 to the desired value.

Input

Control Options
Control Options

Audio

Audio Settings
Audio Settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
EAX 3.0.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
Retail only. link #1
French
German
Hungarian
Fan translation.
Italian
Brazilian Portuguese
Translation.
Russian
Retail and ZOOM Platform only.
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
16
Online play
16 The official Quazal multiplayer service has been shut down.

Connection types

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Cutscenes Bink Video
Multiplayer Quazal

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz
AMD Athlon XP 1.8 GHz
System memory (RAM) 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 3.46 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 4 Ti
ATI Radeon 9 series
64 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Shader model 1.1 support
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9.0c compatible
Other 4X DVD-ROM


Notes

  1. When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
  2. 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Verified by User:Suicide machine on August 13, 2016