Cyber Commando

Cyber Commando
DeveloperNamco
PublisherNamco
PlatformArcade
Release
  • JP: December 1994
GenreVehicular combat
ModesSingle-player, multiplayer
Arcade systemNamco System 22

Cyber Commando is a 1994 vehicular combat video game developed and published by Namco for arcades. It was originally released only in Japan in December 1994. It is a sequel to Cyber Sled (1993) that uses the Namco System 22 hardware. Hamster Corporation released the game as part of their Arcade Archives series for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, as well as their Arcade Archives 2 series for the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in April 2026.

Gameplay

The player controls one in six vehicles who are sent to stop a security computer malfunction in a space colony. The player maneuvers vehicles through a futuristic arena and fighting to kill opponents by shooting them with ammunition or bullets. A shield is available to block incoming bullets. Various power-ups are available throughout the game, which feature improved radar capabilities, extra missiles or recharging the player's shield. Players can quickly switch between a third-person and first-person viewing angle.

Notes

  1. ↑ Japanese: サイバーコマンド, Hepburn: Saibā Komando

References

  1. ↑ Akagi, Masumi (October 13, 2006). アーケードTVゲームリスト国内•海外編(1971-2005) [Arcade TV Game List: Domestic • Overseas Edition (1971-2005)] (in Japanese). Japan: Amusement News Agency. p. 53. ISBN 978-4990251215.
  2. ↑ いよいよCPU戦大詰め サイバーコマンド. Gamest. No. 139. Shinseisha. March 30, 1995. pp. 46–55.
  3. ↑ Yarwood, Jack (April 29, 2026). "Namco's 'Cyber Commando' & Data East PS1 Shooter 'Rohga: Armor Force' To Arrive On Consoles This Week". Time Extension. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
  4. ↑ Scullion, Chris (April 29, 2026). "Namco's Japan-only 1994 arcade game Cyber Commando is getting a home release for the first time". VGC. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
  5. ↑ 株式会社インプレス (April 29, 2026). "「サイバーコマンド」がアケアカ/アケアカ2で4月30日より配信開始 1994年にナムコから発売されたアクションゲーム". GAME Watch (in Japanese). Retrieved August 25, 2026.
  6. ↑ "【アケアカ】『サイバーコマンド』が4/30配信決定。1994年に発売された対戦もできるアクションシューティング。家庭用ゲーム機には初移植 | ゲーム・エンタメ最新情報のファミ通.com". ファミ通.com (in Japanese). Retrieved August 25, 2026.