# Commander Cool - 8-bit Retro Jump and Run

> Retro 2D platformer where you save the world from evil. (iPhone/iPad app by Janzen & Strauß.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commander-cool-8-bit-retro-jump-and-run/id496472921 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Janzen & Strauß](https://appshunter.io/developer/496472924)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.30/5 from 27 App Store ratings · 66 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 72 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-03-23
- Data updated: 2026-10-31
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commander-cool-8-bit-retro-jump-and-run/id496472921/reviews.md

## What is Commander Cool?

Are you ready for the coolest guy in the app store? He is like Batman! But he can‘t fly.... He is like Superman! But he can die... Anyways… He is pretty much the greatest guy to walk the earth. Commander Cool.

The Evil is on the rise once again and crosses your plans to finally take a day off. And once AGAIN Commander Cool has to save the world.

Armed and equipped with a parachute, he is flown to the battlefields and makes his way through forests, jungles, ice and snow. To make matters worse, soldiers, mercenaries, lots of lasers and canyons are blocking his way. Fortunately, on his way he can find a few treasures and useful items to help him to get through.

So let's begin! The world is counting on you .... don’t mess it up!

FEATURES
- 35 exciting and difficult levels
- Oldschool 2D platformer
- Teleporter & parachutes!
- Easy to learn control
- Four unique and different locations around the world
- Cool music and 8bit feeling
- Game Center support with Achievements and Leaderboards

„Very cool platform game! Pure awesomeness“ 
„I love the 8-bit music and the retro feeling. I WANT MORE LEVELS!“ 
„Really impressed. I was a really big fan of metal slug and this really brings it back to me.“

VIDEOS:
Commander Cool - gameplay video
http://bit.ly/CommanderCoolVideo

Visit our website:
http://www.commander-cool.com

Follow us on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/CommanderApp

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## Key features

- 35 exciting and difficult levels
- Oldschool 2D platformer
- Teleporter & parachutes
- Easy to learn control
- Four unique locations
- 8bit feeling
- Game Center support

## What do users think of 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.

**Pros**

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

**Cons**

- 🐛 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

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes when playing
- Game crashes when grabbing a coin
- Game crashes when killing an enemy
- Game crashes when grabbing more health
- Game keeps exiting
- Game crashes on the first screen/level
- Game crashes within seconds of playing
- Game crashes as soon as the first coin is touched
- Game crashes within minutes of playing
- Game crashes on updated newish iPhone
- Game crashes at the first jump
- Game does not work on iPad
- App launches but cannot start a game
- App doesn't work beyond first tutorial
- App launches, hit play, try to select level and it does nothing
- After updating this game no levels work
- Controls are stiff
- Parachute works only when it wants to
- Things kill you that are indistinguishable from things that do completely different things
- Background elements look like platforms
- Takes a second to shoot when you land
- Jump not working at all
- Stops iPod music

**Most requested features**

- Add more levels
- Add a level editor
- Add survival mode
- Make character 1 shot kill in survival mode
- Add bosses after each section
- Add shoot while running and jumping
- Add iOS controller support
- Add store for new weapons and abilities
- Disable vibrate effect
- Add more variety to enemies
- Add sequel
- Add stealth element
- Add own level look instead of Mario
- Add shooting while in mid-air
- Add more interesting and engaging content
- Add teleporters and force fields
- Add boss fights
- Allow listening to own music
- Add different game modes

## Is Commander Cool safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Commander Cool.

## Is Commander Cool legit?

Commander Cool - 8-bit Retro Jump and Run is no longer available in the App Store. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Commander Cool is 35 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 66)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commander-cool-8-bit-retro-jump-and-run/id496472921/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Its unplayable now

*2025-07-17*

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

### 1/5 — Unplayable

*2025-06-21*

It keeps exiting

### 1/5 — Still crashes

*2021-08-18*

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

### 5/5 — Crashing on iPhone SE 2020

*2021-08-13*

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

### 1/5 — Seconds of play

*2021-08-03*

Crashes in momentmtfb
Completely avoid

### 1/5 — Does Not Work on iPhone Xs

*2021-07-15*

Crashes on the first screen on the first level.

### 1/5 — Its unplayable now

*2020-11-22*

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

### 1/5 — AVOID!

*2019-10-10, version 1.5*

Doesn’t work, crashes within seconds. Total garbage. Don’t waste your time with this.

### 1/5 — Crashes as soon as i touch the very first coin

*2019-09-01*

Crashes as soon as i touch the very first coin. So, cr-ppy game. I have most current gen ipad.

### 1/5 — Don’t waste your time or data

*2019-07-09, version 1.5*

Controls are sloppy and unforgiving. Keeps crashing within minutes of playing and as others have said, graphics taken from other games.

## Frequently asked questions about Commander Cool

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2016-02-10

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

iOS 9 and Game Controller support

### 1.3 — 2015-01-20

Getting Large! iOS 8 and full iPhone 6 / Plus Support

### 1.2 — 2013-04-09

(finally) iPhone 5 Support

### 1.1 — 2012-04-05

- iPad (retina) universal app! ZOMG!!

### 1.0 — 2012-03-19

No release notes.

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