Bionic Commando is an action-adventure game originally released for the Commodore 64 in 1987. Players control a soldier with a bionic arm that extends and contracts, allowing him to grab onto fixed objects to swing from place to place. The game distinguished itself in the platform genre by refusing the player the ability to jump. Instead, strategic use of the bionic arm was essential for progress. The game featured a mix of horizontal and vertical scrolling levels and intensive shooting action with a unique mechanic that helped it stand out.
