User Guide

INTERFACE
WEAPONS
The main game interface appears
at the bottom of the screen. You can hide
it by pressing the \ key. To display it
again, press the \ key again.
The options you can use are highlighted
as you move the cursor above
the interface. Left-click on an option
to select or activate it. Some options
are available or not depending on
the currently selected Commando
and the objects in the Commando’s pack.
MAIN CONTROL INTERFACE
1. Selected Character
When you select one of your men, his face is displayed in the lower left
of the interface, along with the weapons the character has and actions
he can perform.
2. Health Level
This indicates the health of the selected soldier. If health runs out,
your soldier dies. You can cure yourself using medical kits. You cannot revive
a dead soldier.
3. Game Hints Window
This shows game information in real time.
Interface Configuration Buttons
4. Button 1: Activate/Deactivate the faces
of the Commandos at the lower left of the screen.
Left-click on a face to select that character.
5. Button 2: Activate/Deactivate the interface
in the upper left of the screen.
6. Button 3: Shows game hints in the interface
or next to the cursor on the game screen.
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To use or activate your Commandos’ weapons, select them by left-clicking
on the Weapons icon or pressing the Q and W keys to cycle through
the available weapons.
If the cursor displays the prohibited sign, the target object is out of range
or you cannot use the weapon against it.
When a weapon is selected, the cursor indicates its range; if the crosshairs
are red, the target is out of range.
When you right-click on the Weapons icon, all available weapons
will be displayed.
PISTOL
All your soldiers can use the pistol. Aim using the cursor and fire with the left
mouse button. If the target is out of range, the crosshairs will be red.
The Allied pistol has unlimited ammunition. You can pick up enemy weapons
and ammunition, but Nazi pistols do not have unlimited ammunition.
RIFLE
All your men can use the rifle. Aim using the cursor and fire with the left
mouse button. When the target is out of range, the crosshairs will be red.
The rifle has limited ammunition. You can find bullets on enemies
and in ammunition boxes.
ASSAULT KNIFE
The Green Beret and Diver can use the double-edged assault knife.
Select the knife with the mouse or hot key and click the left button
to attack with it. The Diver can also throw the assault knife from a distance.
HIT, TIE AND GAG
Your Commandos can hit, tie and gag enemy soldiers.
Click on the Nazi soldier you want to punch. Once the enemy is on the floor,
left-click on him to tie and gag him. A tied-up soldier can be freed by other
Nazi soldiers.
You can strike indoor walls to attract enemy soldiers’
attention. Select Punch and click on the wall of the
room to strike it. If you double-click on the wall,
the blow will be harder and will be heard from
farther away.
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