Captain Commando / キャプテンコマンドー / Kyaputen Komandō

Описание: Captain Commando / キャプテンコマンドー / Kyaputen Komandō
Captain Commando[a] is a 1991 futuristic side-scrolling beat 'em up video game originally developed and published by Capcom as a coin-operated arcade video game, and later ported to several other platforms. It was the seventeenth title produced for the company's CP System hardware. The game stars the titular superhero who was originally conceived as a fictional spokesman used by Capcom USA in the company's console games during the late 1980s.

Plot

The game is set in a futuristic version of Metro City, the setting of Capcom's other beat 'em up, Final Fight, and features several loose ties with the characters and settings from that game. The year is 2026.

Characters
Captain Commando (キャプテンコマンドー, Kyaputen Komandō)
He is the leader of the "Commando Team". Besides his powerful mind and strong body, he also uses his "Energy Gloves," which can shoot mighty bolts of fire and electricity. His killer technique is the "Captain Corridor". Striking the ground with his Energy Gloves causes an electric shock which kills everyone around him. Captain Commando's dash attacks are "Captain Cannon" (also known as "Captain Fire") which torches the enemy with a blast of flame and "Captain Kick" which can hit several enemies at once on the ground or in the air. Captain Commando also can grab his opponent and kick their stomach or throw their whole body. Other things he uses are the "Captain Goggles" which help him identify a criminal's face at a distance of 2 km, by comparing with data base, the "Captain Protector" which is made of super-tough material called "Captanium" and stands up to trillion degree heat, the "Captain Gauntlet" which multiplies Captain's power 48 times making it easy for him to smash a thick iron plate and the "Captain Boots" which make it possible for him to take a 100-meter fall without injuries or damage to the boots.

Mack the Knife (ジェネティー, Jenetī, Jennety in the Japanese version)
The Mummy Commando is a mummy-like alien from outer space. As weapons he uses sub-sonic knives that melt any enemy he hits. His killer technique is the "Spinning Attack" Spinning around like a top, his bandages lash his enemies like whips. Mack's dash attacks are "Double Trouble" which sticks his enemy with both knives and "Sky Assault" which is an airborne version of Double Trouble. Mack also can grab his enemy and either stick or throw them. Other things he has are the "Captain Cap" which is a souvenir from the first meeting with Captain Commando, the "Genetic Bandage" which is his life-sustaining equipment for survival on Earth, the "Genetic Knife" which melts all matter and the "Gravity Controllers" which are his pair of shoes that adjust the gravitational pull to where it is best for the battles.

Ginzu the Ninja (翔, Shō, Sho in the Japanese version)
The Ninja Commando is a highly trained ninja and successor to Bushin-ryu Ninpo, a fighting style of ninjutsu that was also inherited by Guy from Final Fight. His razor-sharp sword is capable of cutting an opponent in two. His killer technique is his "Smoke Bomb". After creating a smoke screen around his body, the smoke explodes, killing his enemies that are adjacent. Ginzu's dash attacks are "Iaizuki" which pierces several enemies at once and "Flying Katana" which cuts the enemies from above while jumping. Ginzu can grab his opponents and either kick their stomach or do a shoulder throw or overhead throw. Other things he is equipped with are his "Ninja Eyes" which can help him find enemies 500 meters ahead in pitch dark, his "Servant Sword" serves no one but him, is named "Lightning Light" and cuts things at atomic levels and his "Ninja Suit" which is tougher than iron and softer than silk.

Baby Head (フーバー, Fūbā, Hoover in the Japanese version)
The Baby Commando is a super genius infant who fights using a robot of his own design. His robot is both strong and quick. His killer technique is his "Knee Rocket" which launches a missile from the robot's knee which are constantly manufactured within the robot. Baby Head's dash attacks are "Rolling Punch" which is a strong punch that spins like a drill and "Elbow Smash" which crushes the enemy under an elbow blow coming off a jump. Baby Head can grab his enemies and do either a knee kick, a "Pile-driver" or a "Fling-away".

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Developer(s) Capcom
Publisher(s) Capcom
Designer(s) Akira Yasuda
Junichi Ohno
Artist(s) Akira Yasuda
Composer(s) Masaki Izutani
Platform(s) Arcade, Capcom Power System Changer, Super NES, PlayStation
Release Arcade
JP/NA: September 28, 1991
WW: December 20, 1991 (latest)
Super Nintendo
JP: 1995
NA: 1995
PlayStation
JP: 1998
Genre(s) Beat 'em up
Mode(s) Up to 4 players cooperatively
Arcade system CP System

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