The game uses a top-down single-player progression format, with the player advancing vertically through enemy territory while dodging gunfire, grenades, and vehicles. The main weapons are an auto-firing machine gun and limited grenades that can be thrown at distant or clustered targets. POW rescues and item pickups provide a steady flow of rewards and power boosts. Success depends on movement, timing, and learning enemy spawn patterns.
Commando
Arcade Systems
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Controls
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PC Keyboard
Game Button
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UP
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DOWN
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LEFT
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RIGHT
Z
A
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B
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Y
S
X
Q
L
W
R
Enter
START
Shift
SELECT
Game-specific controls
No verified game-specific inputs or combos are available for this version yet.
Gameplay
Characters
Super Joe
The protagonist controlled by the player, armed with a machine gun and grenades for assaulting enemy lines and rescuing POWs.
Strategy
Keep moving to avoid being surrounded, and prioritize grenade-throwers, turrets, and vehicles before ordinary soldiers. Use grenades to clear tightly packed enemies or targets out of direct firing range. Rescuing POWs and grabbing firepower upgrades greatly improves survival in later stages.
Cheats
No cheats or unlockables available
Tips
Tips and tricks
- Learn spawn points so you can fire preemptively as enemies appear.
- Save grenades for crowded choke points and armored threats.
- Stay near the lower-middle of the screen for better reaction time.
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