Time Commando

About

Time Commando is a 1996 action-adventure game where players travel through time to stop a deadly virus from infecting global computer systems. Explore nine distinct worlds from prehistoric to modern times, battling vicious warriors with a wide range of weapons. This unique game offers diverse gameplay and stylized visuals, making it a worthy addition to any retro gaming collection.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews

music6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Time Commando offers a nostalgic experience for players who enjoyed it in the 90s, with a unique concept of traveling through different time periods and fighting various enemies.
The game features a variety of weapons and enjoyable music, making each time period feel distinct and engaging.
Despite its age, the game is still considered fun and challenging, appealing to retro gamers and those looking for a classic experience.

The controls are dated and can feel sluggish, which may deter modern gamers from fully enjoying the experience.
The combat can become repetitive over time, and the story is simplistic, lacking depth for those seeking a strong narrative.
New players unfamiliar with 90s gaming may find the gameplay frustrating and unappealing due to its old-school mechanics.

music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its charm and variety, with each stage featuring its own unique track and additional soundtracks available in the menu. Reviewers appreciate the nostalgic quality of the soundtrack, which complements the game's graphics and enhances the overall experience, despite some technical issues like choppy camera movement. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's magical atmosphere and engaging storyline.
- “The gameplay and music still have this magic!”
- “Fantastic idea of storyline and epic music!”
- “Very charming old DOS game with amusing animations, enjoyable soundtrack, and a variety of levels.”
- “Soundtrack?”
- “In the menu, there are two soundtracks.”
- “Every stage has its own music.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its engaging exploration and dynamic weaponry that changes with each era, providing a fresh experience. However, some users note issues with choppy camera movement and clunky controls, reminiscent of older games, though they feel the animations and overall charm compensate for these shortcomings.
- “Great exploration gameplay.”
- “The gameplay and music still have this magic!”
- “Except for the camera movement being very choppy (was it like that in '96? probably was...) and the initial cutscene not playing for me for some reason - the gameplay and music still have this magic!”
- “Gameplay can be clunky and the camera angle is not like modern games, but the animations make up for it in my opinion.”
- “Each era will set you with weapons from that time, so the gameplay will always be changing.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are considered a nostalgic aspect, reflecting its historical significance, but they are viewed as somewhat sub-par compared to contemporaries like Tomb Raider 1, which has aged better. Additionally, the game lacks extra visual content found in other versions, such as artwork and wallpapers.
- “+ the graphics and music are actually nice pieces of history.”
- “I remember that even in 1996 this game's graphics were a bit weird, a little bit sub-par (when you compare it to Tomb Raider 1 that released in the same year, which aged a bit better).”
- “Graphic”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as simple and almost non-existent, despite having a fantastic concept and epic music. Set in the near future of 2020, the narrative does not significantly enhance the overall experience.
- “Fantastic idea of storyline and epic music!”
- “The story is simple and almost non-existent.”
- “Because the game was released in 1996, the story takes place in the near future (in 2020).”