Captain Commando is one of the games that once filled the 90s kids’ memories back in the days. This side-scrolling, beat 'em up game is very fun to play together. In this throwback column, Dunia Games would like to discuss some interesting facts about this game that you might don’t know about. Let’s check this out!

1. First Released as an Arcade Game

Captain Commando was developed and released by Capcom in 1991 as an arcade game that requires coins to play before ported into other platforms.

This game takes place in the future in a city filled with criminals named Metro City in the year 2026. You can play as a superhero named Captain Commando with the help of his three friends to protect the earth and galaxy from the criminals with superpowers.

2. Captain Commando’s Weapons and Attacks

In the past, maybe we never knew what type of weapons that Captain Commando used to fight. In addition to his strong mind and body, Captain Commando uses Energy Gloves which can shoot fires and electricities.

His deadly attack is called Captain Corridor. Captain Commando will hit the ground and give electric shocks to finish off nearby opponents. Then Captain Cannon/ Captain Fire is a kind of flamethrower attack that is used when Captain Commando dashes.

Besides that, he also has other attacks such as Captain Kick which is kicking the enemy several times while standing in mid-air. Another cool piece of equipment that Captain Commando uses is Captain Goggles, which helps him to identify the face of a criminal up to 2 kilometers away.

Another hi-tech equipment that he has is the Captain Protector, his suit that is made of a super material called Captanium. With it, Captain Commando can withstand any environment and temperature. The next one is Captain Gauntlet, which doubles his strength up to 48 times. Finally, Captain Boots can protect him when he falls from 100 meters of height.

3. Captain Commando’s Partners

Captain Commando has 3 friends who help him in combat and protecting the earth. First is Mack the Knife (known as Jennety in Japan), a mummy-like figure who comes from outer space. He fights using sub-sonic knives capable of melting any enemy who is hit by the tip of the knife. His flagship move is the Spinning Attack, a spinning attack that attacks the opponent.

Another friend is Ginzu the Ninja (known as Sho in Japan), a professional ninja and the successor of the Bushin-Ryo Ninpo. The super sharp katana he uses for fighting can split his opponent in two. His signature move is Smoke Bomb. After releasing a smoke bomb around him, it will explode and injure nearby enemies.

The last partner is Baby Head (known as Hoover in Japan). He is a genius baby who can operate a homemade robot. The robot has extraordinary resistance and fast movement. Its flagship stance is the Knee Rocket, an attack in the form of a rocket released from the robot's knee. This robot is also equipped with the Talking Machine feature which allows it to speak in more than 3 million languages ​​from all over the universe.

So those are some interesting facts about Captain Commando, a classic game that once entertains 90s kids back then. If you find this article interesting, share it with your friends. Stay tuned at Dunia Games for more articles. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. You can also purchase game vouchers for Mobile Legends, Free Fire, Call of Duty Mobile, and many more with interesting deals only on Dunia Games!