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Bionic Commando

TitleBionic Commando
First release1987
DeveloperCapcom
PublisherCapcom
PlatformsAmiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, ZX Spectrum, ArcadeADB
Genreplatformer
Also known asBionic Commandos
Players1 player
Co-opNo
ESRB ratingE Everyone
Releases
DOS: 1988-01-01
Commodore 64: 1988-01-01
ZX Spectrum: 1988-01-01
Amstrad CPC: 1988-01-01
Atari ST: 1988-01-01 (PAL)
Amiga: 1988-12-02
Wikidata IDQ55620

Rad Spencer utilizes an extendable bionic arm to traverse enemy fortresses, allowing the player to swing from ceilings, climb surfaces, and grab enemies. Because jumping is disabled, players must master the grappling mechanic to reach high platforms and navigate the scrolling environments while using various weaponry to eliminate the main antagonist's forces.

Description: REG-Vault, CC BY-SA 4.0 Facts from Wikidata (CC0), gaps filled from REG-Vault and TheGamesDB and Arcade Database (ADB). Only retro platforms tracked by this site are listed; the year is the earliest release date recorded on Wikidata.
Sources
Wikidata (Q55620) · last updated 2026-09-27 · CC0
REG-Vault (c64/bionic-commando) · last updated 2026-09-29 · descriptions CC BY-SA 4.0
REG-Vault (amiga/bionic-commando) · last updated 2026-09-27 · descriptions CC BY-SA 4.0
REG-Vault (amstradcpc/bionic-commando) · last updated 2026-10-14 · descriptions CC BY-SA 4.0
TheGamesDB (80886) · last updated 2026-07-18 · no licence stated · internal use only
TheGamesDB (6509) · last updated 2026-07-18 · no licence stated · internal use only
TheGamesDB (35346) · last updated 2026-07-18 · no licence stated · internal use only
TheGamesDB (52243) · last updated 2026-07-18 · no licence stated · internal use only
TheGamesDB (50524) · last updated 2026-07-18 · no licence stated · internal use only
TheGamesDB (38133) · last updated 2026-07-18 · no licence stated · internal use only
Arcade Database (ADB) (bionicc) · last updated 2026-10-02 · CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 · internal use only
Arcade Database ADB
MAME romsetbionicc
Title at ADBBionic Commando (Euro)
ManufacturerCapcom
Year1987
GenrePlatform / Shooter Scrolling
Players2
MAME driver statusGOOD
Bionic Commando – Flyer
Flyer
Bionic Commando – Marquee
Marquee
Bionic Commando – Cabinet
Cabinet
Bionic Commando – Title
Title
Bionic Commando – In-game
In-game
Artwork: ADB (Arcade Database); artwork © original manufacturer (Capcom); snaps by ProgettoSnaps via ADB. Non-free, internal use only (hotlinked, not downloaded).
Scraping using Arcade Database by motoschifo · CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 · romset via Wikidata P2451 (wikidata-qid) · fetched 2026-10-02 16:11 UTC · filled here: platform
Image credits
Box art, Screenshots, Logos, Artwork (12): Source: REG-Vault (upstream not stated) · © Capcom · internal use only. REG-Vault page
Box art, Screenshots, Logos, Artwork (7): Source: TheGamesDB (user-uploaded) · © Capcom · internal use only. TheGamesDB page
Screenshots (3): Source: libretro-thumbnails (upstream libretro-thumbnails (art by developers/publishers; see repo README)) · © Capcom · internal use only.
Sprites
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Videos
Commodore 64 Longplay [088] Bionic Commando (EU)
World-of-Longplays · Commodore 64 version · longplay · 14:15auto-matched
Watch on YouTube ↗ · auto:channel-harvest, checked 2026-10-25 18:43 UTC
BIONIC COMMANDO (ATARI ST - FULL GAME)
Zeusdaz - The Unemulated Retro Game Channel · Atari ST version · longplay · 18:03auto-matched
Watch on YouTube ↗ · auto:channel-harvest, checked 2026-10-25 18:41 UTC
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