Crash Commando
A 2008 side-scrolling multiplayer shooter for PlayStation 3.
Crash Commando is a side-scrolling multiplayer shooter released in 2008 for the PlayStation 3. Developed by EPOS Game Studios and published by Sony Computer Entertainment, it was among the titles that could be started directly from PlayStation Home. The game pits two commando factions—the Grunts and the Jarheads—against each other in fast-paced, comedic combat. Its over-the-top, slapstick action features exaggerated gore and effects. Players control a commando equipped with weapons and gear such as a jetpack, rocket launcher, C4, jeeps, and tanks. Each map has two gameplay layers, connected by portals that allow movement between them. A later update added a new mode called Heist, where a bag of money appears on the map and teams must grab it and bring it to their own safe at home base. This update also introduced two new maps and additional playable characters. Critics gave Crash Commando favorable reviews, particularly praising its multiplayer component.
- developer
- EPOS Game Studios
- publisher
- Sony Computer Entertainment
- platform
- PlayStation 3
- release_year
- 2008
- genre
- side-scrolling multiplayer shooter
- notable_feature
- launchable from PlayStation Home
Lore & Background
Crash Commando is a side-scrolling multiplayer shooter game pitting two commando factions, the Grunts and the Jarheads, against each other. It is a fast-paced, comedic game with over-the-top, slapstick action that features exaggerated gore and effects. The player controls a commando with a range of weapons and other equipment at his disposal, including a jetpack, a rocket launcher, C4, jeeps, and tanks. Each map consists of two gameplay layers the player can move between via portals in the environment.
Reader's Guide
Crash Commando received favourable reviews from critics, especially for the multiplayer aspect of the game. An update to the game included a new playable game mode: Heist. In Heist, a bag of money is spawned onto the map and the two teams are tasked with grabbing the money and bringing it to their own safe, located at home base. Along with the game mode, the pack also comes with two new maps. The update also includes new playable characters. The game's significance lies in its integration with PlayStation Home, a social gaming platform, and its well-received multiplayer design, which contributed to its niche legacy among PlayStation 3 shooters.
Did You Know?
- Crash Commando was one of the few games that could be launched directly from PlayStation Home.
- The game features two commando factions: the Grunts and the Jarheads.
- An update added the Heist game mode, two new maps, and new playable characters.
- Each map has two gameplay layers connected by portals.
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