Commando
A classic top-down military shooter where players control Super Joe through enemy-infested jungles. Features grenade throws, machine gun fire, and intense POW rescue missions.
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About This Game
One of the earliest examples of the run-and-gun genre, setting standards for future military shooters.
Navigate through 6 war zones with distinct terrain - from bamboo forests to enemy bunkers.
Strategic use of limited grenades is key to clearing enemy clusters and tanks.
Known for its punishing difficulty curve and iconic enemy spawn patterns that require memorization.
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