The game uses a third-person, over-the-shoulder perspective with automatic forward progression through stages. Players move a crosshair to shoot enemy soldiers, gun emplacements, vehicles, and bosses while dodging bullets, grenades, and heavy fire. The character can jump, dodge, and take cover, and many walls, buildings, and obstacles can be destroyed to expose enemies. Levels are structured as intense waves of attackers followed by boss encounters, with difficulty increasing as the game advances.
Cabal is an arcade shooter developed by TAD Corporation and published by Taito. Players control a commando who advances through hostile territory while aiming and firing at enemies from behind cover. Its destructible scenery, large-scale explosions, and trackball-style aiming helped define an early form of the cover shooter, and it remains highly regarded as a classic arcade action game.
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1988-01-01
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Commando
The unnamed player-controlled soldier sent behind enemy lines to eliminate hostile forces.
Target turrets and vehicles first, since they can keep pressure on you for long stretches. Use cover to avoid fire, but do not stay in one place too long or you may be flanked by grenades and crossfire. When enemy groups stack up, clear throwers and front-line threats before moving the crosshair deeper into the formation. In boss fights, keep moving and attack during brief openings.
No cheats or unlockables available
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Use destructible scenery to remove enemy cover whenever possible.
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Prioritize high-threat targets instead of only shooting the nearest infantry.
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Grenades and side fire are often more dangerous than frontal shots.
User Reviews
Fast-paced and explosive, with a strong sense of firepower and pressure.
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The cover-based shooting feel was very fresh for its era and remains replayable.
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Hard, but extremely satisfying once you learn the rhythm.
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