BIONIC COMMANDO NES MADE EASY! COMPLETE WALKTHROUGH

[@monicacuen4735]

You beat bionic commando ,that is impressive!

[@retronate]

@@monicacuen4735 it gets a bit easier as you get further into it since you have more hit points and by then you’ve learned the arm mechanic pretty well. I really missed out not playing this as a kid though. This is a great one.

[@NoTimeAllTime]

Bionic Commando was one of those games that a friend of mine had growing up and I feel there were 3 types of NES kids: The kid who just was a natural at everything, the kid who had to memorize a game to beat it, and the kid who just gave up after level 2 on most games. My friend who had Bionic Commando was the give up type and I was the type that had to have it memorized so we never got to see it through so I appreciate your playthrough you have a very organic style of playing which is fun to watch.

[@retronate]

@@NoTimeAllTime my pleasure! This one was such an addicting one to really explore and finish. I appreciate the kind words also!

[@toddburgess5056]

LOL was I your friend? I definitely gave up on this game when i owned it.

[@arthurjones5261]

Bionic commando....now this is a game. I loved it so much

[@retronate]

@@arthurjones5261 it was so unlike anything I’d played before. No jumping is a game changer and a steep learning curve for getting used to the arm mechanic. Soundtrack is a banger too.

[@clairecelestin8437]

48:44 instead of grappling the ceiling to get on the moving platform, you can just exit the communicator room and immediately walk and swing to the left. If you hold left to let go of the swing and go right away, the timing is perfect to land on the platform every time.

[@retronate]

@@clairecelestin8437 great strat! I love those little timing things that get stuck in our brains from these games.

[@MatthewTheWolf2029]

Excellent walk-through of this classic NES Capcom game. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@retronate]

Glad you liked! Oh yeah this was a great one. And it’s almost more impressive it grabbed me after I was an adult.

[@leoda_lion4107]

Apparently Super Joe was the name of the character in the game, Commando. So I suppose its an indirect sequel - but still one of my favorite games to play. Lots of fun.

[@retronate]

@@leoda_lion4107 yeah I never realized the connection. Pretty cool tie in there

[@darnellleake405]

One of my all time favorite games. My brother is 5 years older and he was so good at it. He helped me step by step to beat this. I was so young

[@retronate]

It’s fantastic. Can’t believe I didn’t run across it as a kid. And the ending with the head explosion is still the best moment in NES history

[@darnellleake405]

@ they did a new generation version on Xbox 360 in 09. It was crap but they also did a side scrolling sequel to the original nes version later that was pretty fun

[@andrewhardy3813]

I enjoy how your play-throughs are imperfect. Takes me back to when I'd watch my brother try to beat a game. Well done.

[@retronate]

As we know, most runs are imperfect displays of determination and will to complete a game. Might as well embrace it. Glad you enjoyed!

[@chvzm]

On of the best games I ever played and one that gave us such an awesome ending. They should remake this one on current platforms!

[@retronate]

@@chvzm it’s fantastic. I missed out on it as a kid. And the ending is insane

[@kraigpeterson3667]

When I was younger I had a friend that had this game and I would try to go over and play it whenever I could. Do not remember if I was any good at it lol. Now you are going to make me break down and buy a Nintendo.

[@retronate]

@@kraigpeterson3667 if I can convince just one person to attempt these again, then my mission is accomplished

[@kraigpeterson3667]

@@retronate I am headed that way! I have 3 Sega's but looking online now for a Nintendo

[@retronate]

@ apologize to your wife for me lol

[@kraigpeterson3667]

@@retronate I showed her the channel the other day and she said “oh great, now you want those games huh?” 😂

[@retronate]

@ 😬

[@Angryhelder]

Besides being so much fun and so different for the time, the music in this game was awesome. Good playthrough

[@retronate]

@@Angryhelder music was really good. Loved that little overworld map jingle in the helicopter too. Felt very “secret missiony”

[@kendogz161]

Loved this game. Once I figured it out beat it a ton of times

[@retronate]

@@kendogz161 it’s so much fun when you push through those first few levels and get to the middle and end parts of the map. Love the variety of items and weapons. And of course….exploding heads

[@Telecritter78]

Those items in the rooms in the neutral areas can just be grabbed with the arm, you don’t need to swing over to them, it’s a lot easier.

[@retronate]

@@Telecritter78 I’m planning a video for NES tips I learned from commenters. This is going in there

[@clairecelestin8437]

43:06 "Oh yes, someone asked me to tell you that (delta) is in town, located between those mountains. Do you know what it means?" This is a hint about the (technically 4th) communicator, the orange one, which you need for the final 3 levels. I believe the original intent was that you couldn't just blast through the wall in Area 15 and would need to approach that neutral zone from the back by going through the tunnel, but I'm not sure if this is correct. I do know it's possible to swing under the wall instead of shooting through it, and there's a person outside the second room who tells you where Super Joe is located.

[@retronate]

@@clairecelestin8437 ah yes I could see that. The secret passage was one thing about this game that felt underutilized. Maybe I felt that way just because they seemed to constantly bring it up so I figured it would be a bigger part of the game.

[@sphinktore]

I loved bionic commando as a kid. I couldnt read yet and never got very far but the music was great and swinging around was a blast.

[@retronate]

Such a unique mechanic that added hours of replay value. Thanks for watching!

[@johankustonen5329]

At 47:49 you can just use your bionic grapple while crouching to grab the box behind the spike. You don't have to wait for a slime to carry you through.

[@retronate]

@@johankustonen5329 good call. I totally missed that.

[@SchooledintheClassics]

Great video! What a game - so much better than regular Commando which we just played.

[@retronate]

Yeah that’s crazy that was such an early game in the NES’s life! I remember thinking that when you mentioned it.

[@lostlune]

this is the one game i couldnt figure out as a kid

[@retronate]

@@lostlune it took some doing and the arm mechanic had a steep learning curve. With every over game having a jump ability, it took some commitment to learning this one.

[@KHAOE1]

I liked this game for the NES. Very different from the arcade version. Arcade version was REALLY fun. I remember playing that at the arcades. Gameplay and soundtrack was exceptional!!

[@retronate]

@@KHAOE1 I don’t think I realized this was an arcade game. I love this game though - such a unique idea to use the bionic arm for platforming.

[@KHAOE1]

@retronate yes it was very good thinking "outside the box" to use that bionic arm instead of the traditional jump. I rented this game when it came to the NES thinking it would be just like the arcade (I was slightly disappointed but the game was still fun no less). Yes the NES changed a lot of arcade games I played growing up in the 80s and 90s. Either adding levels or making the game open-world instead of the arcade side-scroller. Bionic Commando, Rygar and Strider.... Those arcade games were SO awesome!!

[@retronate]

@ I would do well to go back and play those arcade versions and compare to the NES.

[@KHAOE1]

@@retronate even though the graphics for those games were better than the NES ports they were good side-scrollers for their day...and they got VERY hard as you progressed. You can tell you were nearing the end because they threw everything but the kitchen sink at you. The gameplay was kinda repetitive in the arcade versions which is where the fun factor in the NES ports came in. If you ever find them and play them let us know what you think!!

[@retronate]

@ will do!

[@saltybydesign]

Awesome video! Keep it up, friend! Can't wait for the next one.

[@retronate]

You the man salty. Thanks!

[@alienlanes5]

I always xp farm in Area 1 in the underground area by a door. Parachutes and Door opening will keep supply going.

[@retronate]

@@alienlanes5 that’s a good spot to bank a few Hp just in case. Generally once you get through area 5 tho, not too much of an issue

[@nincal]

Nice play through.... always love Rad spencer !!!

[@retronate]

It really has become one of my most enjoyable replays and I only played it for the first time a few years ago.

[@ModeratelyOkaySunoMusic]

I rented this at least twice thinking it looked cool but was furious with the difficulty and the lack of the jump button. I remember buying the playstation version and thinking the same things

[@retronate]

The arm mechanic takes a bit to learn but once you do, it becomes the best part of the game. Processing level design with that mechanic instead of jumping is a way more interesting puzzle

[@joen712]

Mr. Joe, I've come to rescue you

[@retronate]

You get all the credit man. You’re my super Joe!

[@marcespinoza6068]

This game was awesome. A small nitpick I have though is with the level select screen. I wish they would have put a bit more effort into it. For example I love the Super Mario Bros 3 level select screens.

[@retronate]

@@marcespinoza6068 really? I kinda liked the feel of it. The whole idea being that you’re sneaking through enemy territory. It does get tedious late in the game though.

[@Bobby8451]

This is a great challenging game. I played this about a month ago and it whooped my.......lol

[@retronate]

Challenging yes, but I appreciate the endless continues you can accrue to spam attempts (which helps learn the grappling arm physics). Thanks for watching!

[@MrShawnsda1]

I love this game as a kid. I thought I was the man when I beat it. This and silver surfer

[@retronate]

Silver surfer is insanity - indeed you are the man if you cleared that. Bionic Commando is just so fun and replayable. Thanks for watching!

[@Pedro_Kantor]

I think the ending is in reference to when Char from Mobile Suit Gundam shot a bazooka into the bridge of a Zeon ship.

[@retronate]

I will now immediately Google this reference lol.

[@unspoken13]

Wow, this is one of my favorite games and I’ve never seen the under ground tunnels or used the helmet. And never seen the part where Ladd says he’s old now, I’ve always turned it off 😅

[@retronate]

@@unspoken13 the helmet was newer for me when prepping for this. I don’t think I’d ever gotten it before. The ending was really among the best I’ve seen. Almost a saving private Ryan feel to it

[@unspoken13]

@ it’s an underrated game in my opinion. You don’t really hear about it or see his picture pop up when talking about Nintendo

[@retronate]

@@unspoken13 I know it’s well regarded by those who have played it. It could be a top 10 all time for me.

[@unspoken13]

@@retronate top 5 for me. Punch Out, Mario 2 (usa), double dragon 2, bionic commando, zelda or contra

[@toddburgess5056]

I had this game when it was new, 10 year old me could NOT get passed the....3rd "level" lol. I would make it to the same spot and die every single time. There were no walkthroughs or cheats in 1988 and i couldn't wait to sell/trade this game. Now I wish that i had held onto it 😆

[@retronate]

@@toddburgess5056 oh no!!! Not too expensive to rebuy at least. Fairly common title I believe

[@lorentsmuller]

Hitlers face blew up. Lol. I can't think of any other Nintendo game with a more violent animation. Great early Nintendo game.

[@retronate]

@@lorentsmuller the most stunning moment in any NES game I’ve ever seen. I don’t think anything else I’ve seen comes close.

[@chvzm]

Nintendo didnt pull punches back then and our moms didnt even care we played NES with games like these as long as we were not doing other things that really might have gotten us in trouble or hurt...

[@retronate]

@@chvzm a different era of parenting lol

[@corjonbett]

First game I beat as a child,. No joke

[@retronate]

@@corjonbett it’s so so good. A great one to claim as your first finished title.

[@chvzm]

in 1:00:33 This base will EXPLOD.... ah yes, NES games and the fantastic translation errors that made the game even more memorable XD

[@retronate]

@@chvzm you damn fool! MOM THE GAME SWORE!!!

[@gildrop]

wait wait wait, is the area 5 music the same as the music in Rygar???

[@retronate]

@@gildrop I didn’t think so but now I have to check

[@wolfenjosh]

I would HIGHLY suggest doing a walkthrough of a hugely underrated but awesome game called The Guardian Legend. It's super fun and needs to get more visibility! It's a mashup of a vertical scrolling shooter with the Legend of Zelda.

[@retronate]

This is me leaning forward with interest…

[@wolfenjosh]

The music is also excellent, I would at least suggest that you view a video of it at the very least to see if it tickles your fancy.. @@retronate

[@wolfenjosh]

The music in The Guardian Legend is also excellent. I would suggest you at the very least view a couple videos to see if it tickles your fancy.@@retronate

[@edwarddeguzman3258]

Guardian Legend is one of those games I wish we had more story on, I loved it

[@livefreeprintguns]

What happens if you fire your weapon in those safe zones? You might've already said something about it but I'm watching this while doing other things at the moment. Also, subscribed! Can't wait for more walkthroughs. What's next on the list?

[@livefreeprintguns]

LOL literally 30 seconds after I wrote this comment, it gets to 16:52 so now I know what happens. 😝

[@retronate]

You’re good man and thanks for the sub! I’m sorry we don’t do leaks, but I’ll just say that we’re eventually gonna get through all of em. Do you have a request?

[@livefreeprintguns]

@@retronate I'd love to see Rygar.

[@retronate]

@staycold what did I ever do to you man?!?! 😂

[@livefreeprintguns]

@@retronate 😅

[@JamesDatWork]

You should really try Bionic Commando Rearmed. It's like this but on steroids. It and Metroid: Zero Mission are probably two favorite remakes.

[@retronate]

Which system for that? I’m intrigued…

[@lafiosca]

@@retronate Bionic Commando Rearmed was released for a few consoles, and apparently Windows. I had it on Xbox 360. It was a really solid remake, improved on the original in several ways, and I wish they'd make a Switch version. The original is my favorite NES game.

[@retronate]

@ I have a 360 kicking around. I may need to get a copy and check it out. This game imbeds itself into your brain. Jumping in other games seems so pedestrian after playing this

[@lafiosca]

@@retronate I also should have specified: it was on the XBox Live Arcade store. I'm not sure if they ever made a physical version. Is XBLA still around? 🤔 But I know what you mean about the game!

[@JamesDatWork]

@@retronate Like others have said, might be hard to still get on console. But it works great on PC. My next goal is getting it working on Android through PC emulation.

[@DASamX5453]

Some of the sound effects sound like they came from the Strider game 🤔🤔

[@retronate]

@@DASamX5453 both capcom titles. Very well could have been used in both

[@DASamX5453]

​@@retronateYep..very true...was thinking the same thing...I still have the Strider NES cartridge...was one of my favorites 👍😎

[@retronate]

@ heard good things but never played it extensively. Might be time soon

[@livefreeprintguns]

I hate how easy you made this look lol... I never made it halfway through back in the day.

[@retronate]

😈

[@glen4326]

What would be the equivalent of the military term for this communicator? I assume it was popular from maybe the 50s to the 80s?

[@retronate]

No idea. The only terms I know are ham radios and cb radios? Not really sure.