Captain Commando (1991) — Release Date, Cheats, Price & Requirements

Captain Commando

Captain Commando is a futuristic side-scrolling beat 'em up video game. The game stars the titular superhero who was originally conceived as a fictional spokesman used by Capcom USA in the company's console…

28 September 1991

What Captain Commando is

Captain Commando is an arcade game developed by Capcom and released in 1991. It is available on PlayStation, Super Famicom, Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Arcade. It runs on Capcom Play System (CPS-1).

The premise, in the publisher's words

Captain Commando is set in the crime-ridden future of Metro City in the year 2026, where a superhero named Captain Commando, assisted by his three faithful Commando Companions rise up to protect the Earth and all the Galaxy from a gang of super-powered criminals. Characters Captain Commando (キャプテンコマンドー Kyaputen Komandō?) - He is the leader of the "Commando Team". Besides his powerful mind and strong body, he also uses his "Energy Gloves," whicn can shoot mighty bolts of fire and electricity. His killer technique is the "Captain Collider". Striking the ground with his Energy Gloves causes an electric shock which kills everyone around him. Captain Commando's dash attacks are "Captain Cannon"…

Description from the publisher · source

How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action and science fiction. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player and Split screen.