Bionic Commando (1988) (Nintendo, 1988)

One of the greatest actions games of all time. Jumping aroung with your grapling hook arm it super fun. I love playing this game. Its a can't miss and I would definately pick it up. 5 stars!

I BOUGHT THIS GAME BECAUSE IT WAS AN OLD GAME OF MINE AND NOW IS A RARE GAME TO FIND AND THE DESCRIPTION WAS ACURATE AND ITS WAS IN GOOD CONDITION. THE ONLY COMPLAIN I HAVE IS THAT I WAS SORRY I DIDN'T BUY IT FASTER.

This game, Bionic Commando, was a great game when I was younger. I recall loving playing it, but not getting very far. I find that in my older age, 27, this game is not nearly as cool and I still can't get anywhere. It works great, and the seller was great, but the game itself was better when I was crappy at it and felt that being young was the reason. Now that I"m able to beat the first level I find it to be mostly annoying and my skills to still be sad at best. To those of you who beat it when you were younger, congrats, and I hate you. To those of you who suck at video games, like I do, you know what I'm talking about. Having said that, I highly recommend Bionic Commando to anyone willing to go back in time and play a game that sucks out loud. Nestalga seems to have bested me once again.

Bionic commando is one of the slew of original Capcom arcade titles that was ported to the NES with a facelift. It is very different from its arcade counterpart---a lower difficulty, more levels, and more balanced, quest-type gameplay were key changes Capcom made for a wider audience, and it paid off big time. In Bionic Commando, you play as the titular hero, whose mission is to rescue "Super Joe" (who is actually the hero from "Commando," another Capcom arcade/NES title) from the clutches of the evil Empire, who more than slightly resemble nazis. The thing that seperated Bionic Commando from its action counterparts were two main areas. First, the mission requires the gathering of clues and materiel from your allies (and consequently sabotaging the enemy.) This semi-nonlinear gameplay deviates from the old "Contra" style of games, which follow the "run to the right and shoot stuff" formula. Secondly is the power of the hero's awesome bionic arm, which allow him to grapple overhead beams and swing from them, kicking enemies in the face and playing the part of Tarzan, if Tarzan had a rocket launcher. In another sequence of gameplay, where the hero and the battlefield are seen from above, he can swing it around his head like a chain, and bat away enemy bullets!
Bionic Commando remains one of the defining games of both the NES and Capcom. The gameplay was so unique that few tried to copy it, and even fewer did it successfully. If you see it, pick it up. You won't be disappointed.

This is one of the best games of all time good old school gameing at it best. If you only own one Nes game this should be it. if you did not know there is even a new Bionic Commando game for the PS3 and 360 it takes places after the frist game so if u like the old school Bionic Commando then you sould also buy the new Bionic Commando I would give this game 9 out of 10 over all and the new Bionic Commando i would give it an 8 out of 10

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This is a great classic game from the original Nintendo, what made me miss it is the new one that is right on target for the PS3.

I used to play this game all the time when I was a kid. At the time, these were the cutting edge graphics of the home gaming system. The music in the game is excellent, and fits in as a favorite in the Nintendo music fans.

You play a guy with a robot arm who is trying to stop these dude from reviving Hitler. At the end of the game Hitler's face like explodes or melts off. It's cool.

I remember this game when I was a kid, it was fun back then. I couldn't wait to purchase this and bring back the fun times so many years ago.

Loved this game as a kid. Brings back those memories of hours and hours of fun and a little frustration. Its cool to go back in time when possible.

There are a ton of Classic NES - Nintendo games that get me all fired up... well Captain Commando happens to be on that list and right near the top...

You are a soldier with a bionic arm that is like a super grappling hook... The army has picked you to go and rescue another elite soldier named Super Joe... The best part about this game is the bionic arm which allows you to attach to flooring and swing around like a mechanical monkey while shooting bad guys left and right...

Hint: in the first underground level that you come across with enemy soldiers, run back and forth shooting them and collecting the glowing pebbles... upon gathering a certain amount it will raise the number of health that you have which is really helpful.. also you will probably need continues so make sure to go after the moving caravans on the map screen and collect the little eagle symbols that are dropped during the fight with them...

I liked everything about the game. It was in excellent, near new condition. This game, unlike the others, worked as soon as I put it in the console. No blowing, wiggling or anything. Shipping was fast and would love to do business with seller again!!

Hours of fun - not to be disappointed! If you found this review helpful, please indicate so below! Thank you!

Game details: Swinging its way into the hearts of gamers, Bionic Commando stars the perfect mixture of G.I. Joe and Spider-Man. Sporting a bionic arm that allows him to swing, punch, and grab enemies, the Bionic Commando is Solid Snake with style. Though the game itself is short enough to be beaten in one day, many never did. Bionic Commando, like many games of the NES era, is as challenging as it is addictive. With a bad-ass helicopter battle and a final boss that may as well be Hitler, this action hit delivers even to this day.

Okay lone soldier, it's time to become a hero. You delve into action with a gun, & a bionic arm. This arm can be used to swing, push, grab, & especially pull yourself up to higher levels & platforms.

Your initial weapon is a standard one shot at a time rifle. As you progress through the levels you'll find more weapons to aide you. These include the machine gun, the 3-way gun, and bazooka. You can also stock up on various equipment, like a flare gun, or health pack. It also adds a little bit of strategy to the game, as you have to choose which weapon and equipment to take with you into the levels.

To throw in a little variety to the game, you'll come across spots when the action switches from side-view to overhead.
The levels are challenging enough, and they have a decent variety of enemy's and environments.

A must have for any action-lovin' NES owner out there.