Commodore 64 · Shoot 'em Up
Commando
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Commando |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Released for the Commodore 64, Commando is a shoot 'em up developed by Capcom.
Among the 157 C64 shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #15 by legacy score.
It is part of the Commando series; on the C64 you can also try Mercs. The series also appears on other systems with Commando (7800) and Commando (2600). Capcom also made Street Fighter II, 1942 and Final Fight for the C64.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Commando is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Commando walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Commando.
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Commando FAQ
Who made Commando?
It was developed by Capcom.
Is Commando multiplayer?
No. Commando is a single-player game.
How long does Commando take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Commando typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Commando on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.