Bionic Commando (NES)/Gameplay

Bionic Commando is one of the most innovative games ever made. The gameplay centers around a character uses a bionic arm to swing around instead of jumping. It was originally released as an arcade game, and many versions of it exist, including one on PC and Game Boy. The Game Boy version released in 1988 was a remake of the original Bionic Commando.

Plot
You are a commando for the Federation. Super Joe has been lost behind enemy lines and it is your job to rescue him. Luckily, you are not just any commando, you are a Bionic Commando.

Jargon
The name of the commando played by the player is given the name Ladd later in the game.

Life Bar
You start off with minimal health, where you can be killed with just one shot. Each person you kill usually gives you green bullets that work as a sort of experience system. When you collect enough bullets, you will go up a level and be able to receive one more hit before dying.

Chart of Levels

 * 1 - 5 Bullets
 * 2 - 15 Bullets
 * 3 - 30 Bullets
 * 4 - 60 Bullets