Captain Commando
Captain Commando is a 1991 arcade beat 'em up game developed and published by Capcom. Set in the futuristic Metro City in 2026, players control one of four commandos battling the criminal organization 'Scumocide' through six action-packed stages featuring mutant bosses and high-tech weaponry.
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About This Game
Notable for its colorful comic-book aesthetic and four distinct playable characters (Captain Commando, Ginzu the Ninja, Baby Commando, and Mack the Alien), the game introduced innovative mechanics like character-specific special moves and team attacks.
The game later became part of Capcom's broader universe, with characters appearing in the Marvel vs. Capcom series. Its over-the-top action and cooperative gameplay made it an arcade classic.
The 'Captain Commando' character was originally created as Capcom's official mascot in the late 1980s before evolving into this game's protagonist.
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