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Bionic Commando
Bionic Commando is a run-and-gun action game developed by Capcom and released in 1988 for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Players control a military commando equipped with a bionic arm—the game's signature feature. Rather than jumping like traditional platformers, the player uses the extendable bionic arm as a grappling hook to swing across gaps, climb walls, and pull objects. Combat involves shooting enemies with a standard firearm while navigating eight challenging stages. Each level requires both combat skills and problem-solving, as players must figure out how to reach objectives using the bionic arm's unique mechanics. The arm serves multiple purposes: grappling to move through levels, grabbing and throwing enemies, and interacting with the environment. The difficulty curve is steep, and checkpoints are limited, making it a challenging experience that demands precise timing and strategy.
- Developer
- Capcom
- Released
- 1988
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Shooter
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (985)
- Last updated
Bionic Commando Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Bionic Commando on our in-browser NES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Bionic Commando Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Bionic Commando on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Bionic Commando" NES longplay 1988
Bionic Commando Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Bionic Commando. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Infinite Lives In Main Game
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Infinite Lives In Sub-Game
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Start With 1 Life
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Start With Double Lives
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Start With Triple Lives
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Start With 3-Way Gun
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Don't Take Damage From Bullets And Collisions
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Don't Take Damage From Spikes
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Don't Take Damage From Bullets And Collisions In Sub-Game
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Autofire (Main Game)
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Use With BIO Code 11 For Improved Autofire With Normal Gun
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Start With 3 Life Energy Capsules
LAUKOZAA+XTUKUXVU
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Start With 6 Life Points
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Start With 8 Life Points
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Start With 13 Life Points
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Start With Rocket Launcher
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Start With 3 Way Fireball Gun
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Start With 3 Way Normal Gun
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Infinite HP (Sidescrolling Levels)
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Infinite Lives
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Invincible
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Have Flares for Area 4
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Have Energy-restore pills
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Have Permit
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Have Boots
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Have Rapid-fire device
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Have Rocket launcher
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Have Wide cannon
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Have Destroyer-3's machine gun
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Have 3-way gun (needed to break the barrier in Area 7)
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External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bionic Commando released?
Bionic Commando was released in 1988 for the NES.
Who developed Bionic Commando?
Bionic Commando was developed by Capcom, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Bionic Commando support?
Bionic Commando is a single-player Shooter game for the NES.
What type of game is Bionic Commando?
Bionic Commando is a Shooter game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Bionic Commando for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Bionic Commando runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Bionic Commando in the browser?
No. Bionic Commando streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Bionic Commando?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does Bionic Commando work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Bionic Commando this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Bionic Commando. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
