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Iron Commando is a 1995 Super Nintendo Entertainment System game developed by Poppo. It arrived late in the SNES lifecycle, a time when many developers were pushing the hardware with more complex action titles. The game fits into the side scrolling beat 'em up and run and gun genres that were popular on the system.

You control one of two commandos, each with distinct attacks; one specializes in close quarters combat while the other uses a bow for ranged assaults. Your objective is to fight through enemy soldiers and monstrous creatures across various stages, from military bases to ancient ruins. The game employs a screen by screen progression system, clearing all enemies in one area before moving to the next. You can pick up different weapons, like grenades and special bombs, to handle larger groups or tougher foes. The pacing is deliberate, and the difficulty can be unforgiving, demanding careful movement and attack timing. Playing Iron Commando feels like a methodical, room by room battle for survival.