# Commander Cool - 8-bit Retro Jump and Run — user reviews > 66 indexed App Store user reviews of Commander Cool by Janzen & Strauß, rated 2.30/5 from 27 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commander-cool-8-bit-retro-jump-and-run/id496472921/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commander-cool-8-bit-retro-jump-and-run/id496472921.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 6 · 4★ 2 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 16 ## 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. ## 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 ## Newest reviews (16 of 66) ### 1/5 — Crashes, not playable *2019-05-19* This game does not work on iPad. You run at the beginning of the tutorial and as soon as you make the first jump it crashes every time. ### 1/5 — Crashes every time *2019-04-10* At the first jump, the game crashes every time. iPad Mini 5 256GB. Can’t play at all. ### 2/5 — Metal Slug Inspired *2019-03-16, version 1.5* Only works for a few moments. An unfinished game. Cool, if you’re a Neo Geo Metal Slug fan! ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work right on iOS we w/ iPhone XS *2018-10-17* The app starts and I can navigate up to the point of starting a game but can’t actually start a game. ### 1/5 — 1 out of 10 *2018-07-18, version 1.5* 1000000000000- ### 1/5 — Works great until the first coin *2017-09-15, version 1.5* Run, jump, shoot, and then collect a coin for a quick way out of the game and back to the iPhone home screen. ### 1/5 — Don't bother *2017-06-15, version 1.5* App doesn't work beyond first tutorial of app ### 1/5 — Doesn't work *2016-07-24* App launches, hit play, try to select level and it does nothing. Does however pop up an ad for version 2 which is not free. So either a complete failure of an app or a veiled advert. ### 4/5 — e̸v̸e̸r̸y̸o̸n̸e̸ *2016-03-22* t̸h̸i̸s̸ i̸s̸ a̸ g̸o̸o̸d̸ a̸p̸p̸ t̸o̸ p̸l̸a̸u̸ i̸t̸s̸ a̸ l̸i̸t̸t̸l̸e̸ b̸i̸t̸ g̸u̸g̸l̸y̸ b̸u̸t̸ i̸s̸ a̸ r̸e̸a̸l̸l̸y̸ f̸u̸n̸ a̸p̸p̸ ### 1/5 — Why *2016-02-10, version 1.5* After updating this game no levels work nothing will work please fix asap ### 1/5 — I hate ads *2016-01-21, version 1.3* This game would be pretty fun if I didn't have to sit through 5 minutes of ads per level. And this isn't a very original idea for a game. ### 3/5 — Needs improvements *2015-12-18, version 1.3* The graphics are great, but the controls are terrible! Could be a lot better. ### 2/5 — Nice job stealing the character from metal slug! *2015-02-20, version 1.3* It's really lazy that u didn't even bother to create ur own character! Oh and it is 16-bit not 8 ### 3/5 — Developers Please Read! *2014-11-19* This game is great, but could you make a way to create our own levels, shoot while running and jumping, and add bosses after each section. ### 3/5 — Not bad but not much good stuff to talk about *2014-08-29, version 1.2* This Platform game is pretty entertaining and easy but once you complete it, you have nothing else to do. Please add more levels, increase the difficulty or do anything to make it more interesting and engaging. ### 4/5 — Seems good *2014-05-09, version 1.2* The game seems 'cool' but it is hard to control. They need to add ios. Controller support. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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 ### 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. ### 1/5 — Cheap trash. *2019-06-16, version 1.5* Constant crashes, stolen art work and designs, and terrible controls. Basically a mix of Mario and metal slug done very poorly. Erased off my phone immediately after attempting to play a few time due to crashes on my updated newish iPhone. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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! ### 5/5 — Add a level editor sample *2014-09-08, version 1.2* It should let you make one level ### 5/5 — Amazing *2014-08-29, version 1.2* I loved this game the aim is simple I downloaded it today and completed it today as there are only 36 levels but all I did all day was play this. Can be a bit frustrating at times when your stuck on a level but their all do-able! ### 5/5 — This game is FANTASTIC! *2014-06-21, version 1.2* I love this game! It's really addicting! Also, you NEED to make a sequel. P.S. Irate Gamer reskinned your game for his game. ### 5/5 — Com. cool is awesome! *2013-08-04, version 1.2* The game commander cool is the best game ever! The levels are fun and challenging . ### 5/5 — Awesome!!! *2013-07-24, version 1.2* Nuff said ### 5/5 — Such a gd game *2013-04-10, version 1.2* Don't know Wat was wrong with the last guy this game is my fav platformer couldn't put it down till I finished only 1problem I need more levels there are 32 levels I think but I've completed them more pls :D ### 5/5 — Great *2012-05-11, version 1.1* Just get it. ### 5/5 — Ok... *2012-04-30, version 1.1* If u like Mario u will like this. But Mario has a gun and u can't step on people. I shoot them. ### 5/5 — This game is awesome, it deserves way more attention! *2012-04-19, version 1.1* It's the best game ever. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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