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Nintendo Entertainment System · Action-Adventure / Platformer
Bionic Commando
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1988 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Bionic Commando |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 10 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988, Bionic Commando is an action-adventure game developed by Capcom. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.
It landed about 3 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1988 include Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario Bros. 2 and Final Fantasy II. Among the 68 NES action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.
It is part of the Bionic Commando series. The series also appears on other systems with Bionic Commando: Elite Forces (GBC) and Bionic Commando (Game Boy). Capcom also made Mega Man, Mega Man 2 and Mega Man 3 for the NES.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the NES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Bionic Commando is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Bionic Commando cheats & codes
124 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives In Main Game | SZNUIYVG |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives In Sub-Game | SXUEZPVG |
| Start With 1 Life | AAUGSZZA |
| Start With Double Lives | IAUGSZZA |
| Start With Triple Lives | AAUGSZZE |
| Start With 3-Way Gun | VGKKNXUK |
Bionic Commando walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Bionic Commando FAQ
When did Bionic Commando come out on the NES?
Bionic Commando was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988.
Who made Bionic Commando?
It was developed by Capcom.
Is Bionic Commando multiplayer?
No. Bionic Commando is a single-player game.
How long does Bionic Commando take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Bionic Commando typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Bionic 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.