Upcoming Gems Episode 2: Commando 3

If your old enough to remember the Commando series than you truly are a game enthusiast. It was a top down shooter that put emphasis on destruction and...well, not to much else. The selling point of this series always was the co-op aspect implemented in the game. Take up to three of your buddies into battle with you, shoot some dudes in the face, blow some buildings up, give the old proverbial "High-Five" to said buddies, rinse and repeat. Not much thinking involved but plenty of fancy pantsy explosions to make you go, "Ohhhhh!"

Enter: Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 (Xbox Live Arcade)


The game has been overhauled with updated graphics that almost look cell shaded, mini cut scenes and...wait for it...A STORY LINE! Yes you heard it here first. Commando 3 will actually have a story line, albeit a short one. Commando was never known for its mind blowing story arch's or even character exposition but this new installment looks to change just that; at least I hope.

Other interesting tid-bits are as follows:
1. Bigger and badder artillery
2. Staggering amounts of vehicles you can drive
3. More pretty explosions
4. Health Bar (first time this has been in any Commando's game)
5. The 'Red Button' effect (Special Move that wipes all enemies off the map)

Check out this footage to get a better feel for the game.



Commando 3 is set for a Spring release date and looks to be a great installment for you and three other buddies to load up, shoot some fools and have a few good laughs. Isn't that what its all about?