# Kick Ass Commandos — Top-Down Bullet Hell Shooter

> Top-down bullet hell shooter with destructible environments and unlockable commandos. (iPhone/iPad app by Anarchy Enterprises.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kick-ass-commandos/id972190920 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Anarchy Enterprises](https://appshunter.io/developer/419520310)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 119 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 449 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-10-05
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kick-ass-commandos/id972190920/reviews.md

## What is Kick Ass Commandos?

Lock and Load! It's time to Kick Ass. Grab your machine-gun, flamethrower, rocket launcher and grenades. Assault the enemy bases and free commandos to join your team while you destroy everything in sight. 

The enemy has grown bold in spreading their highly-addictive Krystal Yayo across the global,   which is turning everyone into mindless, zombie like hordes. If the enemy is not stopped soon and all the Krystal Yayo destroyed, the world as we know it will be no more. You have been chosen to lead the ultimate mission across the global to rescue your comrades, wipe out all of the enemy's production of Krystal Yayo, and kill everyone else you encounter!

Good luck commando! 

Not ready to join the Kick Ass Commandos yet? Checkout what these frontline reporters had to say:

TOUCH ARCADE "GAME OF THE WEEK"
"Kick Ass Commandos definitely has that 'just one more go' special sauce, and with its near constant action, explosions, and gore it's a wild ride that's definitely worth taking." - TouchArcade

APP SPY "THURSDAY FIND"
"If you're looking for a sharp-edged blaster that almost begs to be picked up and played, then you're going to love everything that Kick Ass Commandos has to offer." - AppSpy

APP ADVICE - 9.1
"Kick Ass Commandos is an intense and insanely fun dual-stick shooter packed with explosions for days." - AppAdvice

APP REVIEW TODAY - 9.1
"Kick Ass Commandos is a dual-stick action shooter that makes you feel like "Rambo." If you enjoyed games like Soul Knight and The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, then you will love what Kick Ass Commandos has to offer." - App Review Today

POCKET GAMER - 8/10
"When it comes to thick and juicy shooting, you'd be hard pressed to find anything better that's hit the App Store this year" and "You're unlikely to find a better retro arcade blaster anywhere. And that's high praise indeed." - Pocket Gamer

Still need convincing private? Checkout these kick ass features!

UNIQUE MISSION PACKS
Each mission pack has a unique theme including deadly jungles, frozen arctic tundra, and scorching desert wastelands.  

UNLOCK COMMANDOS
Rescue special commandos to add them to your unit which you can use on future missions. 

UPGRADE AND CUSTOMIZE COMMANDOS
Send your commandos out on missions to earn upgrade points which you can use to customize your commandos to your liking. 

DESTRUCTIBLE LEVELS
Do you love explosions? Awesome, so do we! You can blow up all sorts of stuff on the missions. Want to see what a rocket launcher does to a palm tree or a grenade to tank? The power is in your hands, or should we say weapon?

TONS OF ENEMY VEHICLES TO DESTROY
Tanks, sniper towers, gunboats, snowmobiles, and attack helicopters to name a few. If you can dream it, you can destroy it! 

BADASS BOSSES GALORE
The game is full of tough, badass bosses including:
* The Rocket Brothers who are big ballin’ twin brothers who both wield multi-shot rocket launchers!
* Killer Yeti Warriors who will stop at nothing to eat your heart while it is still beating in your chest.
* Giant, genetically engineered Alligators - need we say more?
* Corpus Natas an evil cult leader who is on a quest for immortality by luring innocents with the addictive Krystal Yayo.

## Key features

- Top-down bullet hell shooting
- Unlockable commandos
- Commando upgrades and customization
- Destructible environments
- Variety of enemy vehicles
- Badass boss battles

## What do users think of Kick Ass Commandos?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Addicting gameplay
- 👍 Classic retro shooter feel
- 👍 Visceral and gory action
- 👍 No in-app purchases
- 👍 Solid controls
- 👍 Fun and challenging missions
- 👍 Awesome music
- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Great value for price

**Cons**

- 🐛 Unresponsive knife controls
- 🐛 Inconsistent knife damage
- 🐛 Poor controls in knife levels
- 🐛 Missing health/status bars on iPad
- 🐛 Game not optimized for iPhone X
- 🐛 Sound issues (crackling/distortion)
- 🐛 Controls can be difficult
- 🐛 Knife levels are frustrating
- 🐛 Game can't be completed due to knife issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Knife not working in levels
- Health and status bars disappeared after update
- Knife levels are broken
- Knife damage is inconsistent
- Game not optimized for iPhone X (black borders)
- Sound is a mess (crackling and distortion)
- Knife levels are impossible

**Most requested features**

- Fix health/status bars on iPad
- Optimize for iPhone X
- Add cloud saves (iPhone/iPad)
- Add appearance/name change on rank up
- Add MFi controller support
- Update for XS Max (menu cutoff)
- Make a sequel

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kick-ass-commandos/id972190920/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Don’t waste you money

*2025-10-10, version 1.2.0*

I can’t believe I even thought this would be cool smh

### 2/5 — No health bars on my iPad

*2025-02-28, version 1.2.0*

I’d like to give a 5 star review but there’s no health or status bars that show up during g the game. This would be an easy 5 star game if I could actually see the top of the screen. Have seen others post about the same issue, not adressed sadly

### 3/5 — Cool but I can’t see any of the life bar and map when I play

*2024-12-31, version 1.2.0*

Anyway I can have on screen stats and map?  Nothing is showing up on my version.

### 3/5 — Don’t show health bars!

*2023-04-22, version 1.2.0*

I like this game very much!But on my iPad Pro 11’ don’t show health bars! Please fix it,thank you

### 1/5 — Knife levels

*2022-09-15, version 1.2.0*

Still have the knife levels in game so not worth a purchase. Knife doesn’t work at all. Therefore game is useless as you can’t fight bosses without finishing knife levels. Which means the game can’t be completed. Awesomeness. Not.

### 5/5 — Kickass

*2022-07-16, version 1.2.0*

And eat chicken

& sleep

### 3/5 — No status bar

*2021-12-13, version 1.2.0*

Still has no status bar on iPad so you don’t know how close you are to losing life. ! Please sort!

### 4/5 — Health meter etc disappeared

*2021-08-25, version 1.2.0*

With the last update the health meter and other on screen information have disappeared!

### 1/5 — Sloppy controls

*2021-08-10, version 1.2.0*

Not worth the price

### 5/5 — Arcade carnage

*2021-07-08, version 1.1.8*

This gem was finally updated.

It’s Smash TV meets Contra with some 80’s action heroes homages tossed in. Very addicting. Very visceral. Lots of blood and carnage. Pick your hero. Level him up. Blast some baddies. Buy this game now!!

## Frequently asked questions about Kick Ass Commandos

### What kind of game is Kick Ass Commandos?

Kick Ass Commandos is a top-down bullet hell shooter. Players engage in intense combat, destroying enemies and their bases with a variety of weapons. The game features destructible environments and a mission-based structure.

### What are the key features of Kick Ass Commandos?

Key features include unique mission packs with different themes, the ability to unlock and upgrade commandos, destructible levels, a wide array of enemy vehicles to destroy, and challenging boss battles. Players can customize their commandos to suit their playstyle.

### How is Kick Ass Commandos monetized?

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

### What platforms is Kick Ass Commandos available on?

Based on the provided reviews from sites like TouchArcade and AppSpy, the game is available on mobile platforms, likely iOS and Android. Specific compatibility details would typically be found on the app store page.

### What is the objective of Kick Ass Commandos?

The primary objective is to assault enemy bases, destroy their production of 'Krystal Yayo,' and rescue captured commandos to join your team. Players must fight through hordes of enemies, vehicles, and bosses to save the world.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.0 — 2021-07-16

We heard your battle cries and have overhauled the infamous Knife level! 

What type of commando brings a knife to a gunfight? Definitely not you! Now you are locked and loaded with your machine gun - ready to battle the jacked-up yayo dudes!

(We also made some UI improvements for all users, but iPad players will be especially pleased!)

### 1.1.9 — 2021-07-11

- Updated the camera so you can see more of the level!
- New app icon because Gator Jack won an arm wrestling match with Lex Lightning
- UI fixes and performance updates

### 1.1.8 — 2021-07-08

Added 64-bit support, control updates, and other performance improvements. Also fixes to the dreaded knife level!

### 1.1.7 — 2018-09-17

Gator Jack took over control of the app icon!
Also, some minor updates and fixes.

### 1.1.6 — 2018-01-05

The holidays are over and Santa has gone back to the North Pole. Fresh off of winning "Commando of the Year", Mohawk is the new face on the Kick Ass Commandos icon!

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-04.*