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Bionic Commando

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Also known as
バイオニックコマンドー

Use a grappling arm to navigate platforms and defeat the Doraize army.

Bionic Commando for Game Boy was released in 1992 by Capcom, developed by Minakuchi Engineering. The original arcade game was released in 1987, but the NES version (often considered the original home version) was released in 1988. The Game Boy version is a distinct game from the arcade and NES versions.


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Released
1992
Original release
1988
Genre
Perspective
Side view
Size
168.88 KB
Rating
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About Bionic Commando

Bionic Commando for the Game Boy centers on Rad Spencer, a soldier equipped with a bionic arm used for grappling onto surfaces and swinging. His objective is to locate Super Joe and dismantle the Doraize army's operations by targeting its bases and thwarting the Albatross project led by Weisman.

The gameplay involves navigating through areas that include communication rooms and neutral zones, where players can find upgrades and collect bullets to extend the life meter. While it adapts the core mechanics and narrative from its NES counterpart, this version omits the overhead stages. The experience is built around using the grappling arm to traverse environments and confront generator bosses.

Bionic Commando Screenshots

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The story
Title screen/main menu
Mission briefing
Descend or transfer
Select your weapon
In level 1
Using a console
Level 1 big boss