Time Commando (2021)

Developer: [2.21]
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 102 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A retro side-scrolling beat 'em up with historical combat spanning multiple eras, from medieval to futuristic, with a sci-fi virus plot.

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What players say

Players overwhelmingly praise this as a nostalgic childhood classic, with many calling it the first game they ever played. The combat is janky but versatile with tons of weapons, and the time-traveling levels keep things fresh. Players note it is much harder than they remember, and some report the Steam version is missing the original narrated intro.

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