Underplayed Gems

Mission 1985 (2021)

Mission 1985 cover
Developer
Consulog
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 37 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 42 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

An arcade-style run-and-gun shooter with retro pixel graphics, frantic combat against waves of enemies and bosses, and an intense, explosive feel both solo or cooperatively.

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What players say

Players praise its faithful recreation of the 1985 arcade classic Commando, but they are split on whether the deliberate lack of modern comforts works. Many find the difficulty punishing and controls basic, with only eight-directional movement and no twin-stick option. Others appreciate the challenge and the nostalgic feel, especially in co-op.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.