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Nintendo DS · Action

Commando: Steel Disaster

Deep cut

SystemNintendo DS
Released2008
GenreAction
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Commando: Steel Disaster arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2008 as an action game.

It landed about 4 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2008 include Pokémon Platinum, Professor Layton and the Curious Village and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood.

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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Commando: Steel Disaster is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Commando: Steel Disaster gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Commando: Steel Disaster cheats & codes

24 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Invincible0200A474 E3A02002
Infinite Ammo02009A88 E3E01000
Infinite Bombs0200B27C E2411000
Infinite Health (v2)222C7EB4 00000063
Infinite Armor (v2)222C7EB5 00000063
Infinite Arms (v2)222C7EB6 00000063

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Commando: Steel Disaster walkthroughs & guides

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Commando: Steel Disaster FAQ

When did Commando: Steel Disaster come out on the DS?

Commando: Steel Disaster was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.

Is Commando: Steel Disaster multiplayer?

No. Commando: Steel Disaster is a single-player game.

How long does Commando: Steel Disaster take to play?

As an action game, Commando: Steel Disaster typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Commando: Steel Disaster 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.

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