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Commander Cool - 8-bit Retro Jump and Run

Commander Cool - 8-bit Retro Jump and Run

by Janzen & Strauß

27 ratings
66 reviews
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Archived App (Last seen on 25 Jul 2025)

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Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

Released
March 23, 2012
Updated
February 10, 2016

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Janzen & Strauß
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About

Embark on an adventure as a heroic character tasked with saving the world from rising evil. Navigate through diverse environments, overcoming obstacles and enemies with unique items and abilities. Experience classic 2D platforming with retro visuals and music.

✓35 exciting and difficult levels
✓Oldschool 2D platformer
✓Teleporter & parachutes
✓Easy to learn control
✓Four unique locations
✓8bit feeling
✓Game Center support
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What users say about Commander Cool

Reviews of Commander Cool are mostly negative: the game is rated 2.3/5 from 27 App Store ratings. What users like most: fun and entertaining gameplay, addicting gameplay. Top complaints: constant crashes, unplayable. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Fun and entertaining gameplay
  • 👍Addicting gameplay
  • 👍Good retro style
  • 👍Challenging levels
  • 👍Creative game design

Negative things

  • 🐛Constant crashes
  • 🐛Unplayable
  • 🐛Game exits unexpectedly
  • 🐛Controls are terrible/sloppy
  • 🐛Graphics are uninspired/stolen
  • 🐛Levels are too short/too long
  • 🐛Not challenging enough
  • 🐛Ads are excessive
  • 🐛Stolen artwork/designs
  • 🐛Death sound is unpleasant
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What's New in Commander Cool

1.5

February 10, 2016

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. iOS 9 and Game Controller support

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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Its unplayable now

The games crashes when playing. It cash when grabbing a coin, killing an enemy, or grabbing more health. This needs to update
UUltimakeyblade

Unplayable

It keeps exiting
GGoodZeldaG

Still crashes

Just like the review from two years ago. Can’t get past the first jump
L1Lance 123!

Crashing on iPhone SE 2020

I opened the old game because is crashing on my new iPhone SE 2020 for many times!
AAtahuichi

Seconds of play

Crashes in momentmtfb
Completely avoid
TTata-NO
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Reported Bugs

23 issues

Game crashes when playing

Bug

Game crashes when grabbing a coin

Bug

Game crashes when killing an enemy

Bug

Game crashes when grabbing more health

Bug

Game keeps exiting

Bug

Game crashes on the first screen/level

Bug

Game crashes within seconds of playing

Bug

Game crashes as soon as the first coin is touched

Bug

Game crashes within minutes of playing

Bug

Game crashes on updated newish iPhone

Bug

Game crashes at the first jump

Bug

Game does not work on iPad

Bug

App launches but cannot start a game

Bug

App doesn't work beyond first tutorial

Bug

App launches, hit play, try to select level and it does nothing

Bug

After updating this game no levels work

Bug

Controls are stiff

Bug

Parachute works only when it wants to

Bug

Things kill you that are indistinguishable from things that do completely different things

Bug

Background elements look like platforms

Bug

Takes a second to shoot when you land

Bug

Jump not working at all

Bug

Stops iPod music

Bug
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Requested Features

19 requests

Add more levels

Feature

Add a level editor

Feature

Add survival mode

Feature

Make character 1 shot kill in survival mode

Feature

Add bosses after each section

Feature

Add shoot while running and jumping

Feature

Add iOS controller support

Feature

Add store for new weapons and abilities

Feature

Disable vibrate effect

Feature

Add more variety to enemies

Feature

Add sequel

Feature

Add stealth element

Feature

Add own level look instead of Mario

Feature

Add shooting while in mid-air

Feature

Add more interesting and engaging content

Feature

Add teleporters and force fields

Feature

Add boss fights

Feature

Allow listening to own music

Feature

Add different game modes

Feature

FAQ

What kind of game is Commander Cool?

Commander Cool is an oldschool 2D platformer game. It features classic jump and run gameplay with a retro 8-bit aesthetic and music. Players control a heroic character on a mission to save the world from rising evil.

What are the key features of Commander Cool?

The game offers 35 exciting and difficult levels set across four unique locations. It includes features like teleporters and parachutes, easy-to-learn controls, and a cool 8-bit soundtrack. Game Center support with achievements and leaderboards is also available.

How much does Commander Cool cost?

Commander Cool is a paid application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a one-time purchase for the full game experience.

What platforms is Commander Cool available on?

Based on the description, Commander Cool is a mobile application. It supports Game Center, which is typically associated with Apple's iOS devices, suggesting compatibility with iPhones and iPads.

What is the main objective in Commander Cool?

The main objective in Commander Cool is to save the world from rising evil. Players must navigate through various challenging environments, overcoming soldiers, mercenaries, lasers, and canyons using their abilities and collected items.