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Super Nintendo · Beat 'em Up / Action
Captain Commando
Co-op
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 (originally 1991) |
| Genre | Beat 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Captain Commando is a beat 'em up released in 1995 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Capcom. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1991. It blends beat 'em up and action elements.
It landed about 4 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1995 include Chrono Trigger, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Among the 31 SNES beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #17 by legacy score.
Capcom also made Mega Man X, Mega Man 7 and Mega Man X2 for the SNES.
Captain Commando supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
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)
- you want a game to beat together with a friend
Maybe skip it if…
- you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
What playing Captain Commando is like
Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.
Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.
Captain Commando cheats & codes
21 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Health P1 | BBF4-840F |
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Captain Commando walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Captain Commando.
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Captain Commando FAQ
When did Captain Commando come out on the SNES?
Captain Commando was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995; the original game dates back to 1991.
Who made Captain Commando?
It was developed by Capcom.
Is Captain Commando multiplayer?
Yes. Captain Commando supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Captain Commando take to play?
As a beat 'em up, Captain 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 Captain 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.