Captain Commando

Captain Commando is a classic 2D side-scrolling beat 'em up arcade game developed by Capcom and released in 1991. Players choose from four distinct characters, including the titular Captain Commando, to fight crime in a futuristic sci-fi setting. It supports up to four players simultaneously in the original arcade cabinet.

The game features four unique playable characters: Captain Commando, Mack the Knife, Ginzu the Ninja, and Baby Head. Each character utilizes distinct combat mechanics, such as Mack's knives and Baby Head's robotic mech suit. The title character was originally designed by Capcom to serve as an official mascot in North America.

Yes, Captain Commando has been re-released on multiple modern platforms over the years, including the PlayStation 2 and Xbox as part of Capcom Classics Collection. It is also available on the PlayStation Network for PS4 and PS Vita. Recently, it was included in the Capcom Arcade Stadium compilation for the Nintendo Switch.

Aside from his own beat 'em up title, Captain Commando has appeared as a playable fighter in the Marvel vs. Capcom fighting game series. He notably made his fighting game debut in Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes in 1998. His moveset in these games heavily references the arcade beat 'em up mechanics.