Underplayed Gems

Commando (1988)

Commando cover
Platforms
DOS, Atari 2600, C64, Amiga, MSX, Atari 7800, Amstrad CPC, Intellivision
Genres
Shooter / Gallery
Where to get it
My Abandonware
The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

It feels like a classic arcade shooter where you blast through waves of enemies with quick reflexes and straightforward action.

actionshootingretroarcade-stylefast-pacedchallengingrun-and-gun

About

Commando is an action game released in 1988 that appeared on numerous platforms including DOS, the C64, Amiga, and various arcade systems. The title was available across a diverse range of hardware from its era, spanning home computers like the Atari ST to consoles such as the Intellivision.

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.