Play Captain Commando (Europe) Online

Captain Commando came out on the Super Nintendo in 1995, a Capcom release that brought their arcade beat 'em up home. It arrived late in the SNES lifecycle, a time when developers were pushing the hardware with bigger, faster action games. This one fit right in with its colorful, chaotic style.

You control one of four heroes, like the jetpack-equipped Captain Commando or the bizarre ninja baby in a robotic suit, fighting through waves of enemies across futuristic cityscapes. The main goal is straightforward: move from left to right, clearing each screen of thugs and mutants using punches, kicks, and special attacks that drain a bit of health. You can pick up weapons dropped by foes, like knives or laser guns, and even hop onto temporary vehicles such as hoverbikes to plow through crowds. The pacing is relentless, the difficulty pretty unforgiving, especially with the limited continues. It feels like a controlled riot, frantic but satisfying when you pull off a combo and watch a whole group explode.