Command Raid Longplay (Atari 2600 Game)
4- Commando Raid Longplay (Atari 2600 Game) -
Commando Raid stands as an Atari 2600 shooter game where players assume control of an anti-aircraft gun, entrusted with the defense of a city against incoming waves of enemy planes. The aerial assault, albeit somewhat lackluster, introduces green aircrafts that refrain from shooting and a black airplane sporadically dropping slow missiles.
However, the true menace emerges in the form of parachuters ejected from the green aircrafts. If these parachuters reach the ground, they will become a formidable threat, excavating tunnels and planting bombs beneath the anti-aircraft gun, ultimately leading to the city's destruction.
While not initially approachable - some might even label it as "unplayable" at first glance - the game's difficulty is designed to challenge players. However, one's resistance is not meant to endure for an extended period. The key to extending the city's survival lies in prioritizing the elimination of parachuters and mastering the opportune timing to neutralize as many as possible.
Adopting a strategy focused on directly eliminating the green aircrafts is misguided. They eject parachuters swiftly, and the replacement of airborne enemies is immediate, flooding the city with parachuters before progress can be made. Advancing through a single stage becomes a challenging feat, and the threat of bombs looms large.
Overall, I guess Commando Raid evokes a sense of déjà-vu. While my appreciation for the Atari 2600 is unwavering, this title aligns with a category of games for this venerable console that introduces compelling concepts, unfortunately overshadowed by their daunting difficulty, hindering them from receiving the recognition they deserve.
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