Special Forces - Kung Fu Commando

Captain Action, a determined super commando, takes center stage in Special Forces – Kung Fu Commando, a two-player action game released in 1985. Players alternate between tactical combat and intense hand-to-hand martial arts to rescue hostages from kidnappers. The gameplay shifts seamlessly between utilizing weaponry and employing kung fu maneuvers against the opposition. This title, published by Magic Electronics under license from Senko Industries, presents a unique blend of shooter and walking simulator genres. Controlling their characters with an eight-way joystick and two buttons, players progress through levels filled with enemies requiring both ranged attacks and close-quarters fighting skills. Special Forces – Kung Fu Commando was originally distributed as a conversion kit for existing arcade cabinets like Donkey Kong. A direct sequel, Special Forces II, followed shortly after the initial release in 1985, suggesting an expansion of this action-oriented gameplay formula.