Kick Ass Commandos in IOS

Top-Down Bullet Hell Shooter

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Our Site Score

78/100

Kick Ass Commandos is a high-octane love letter to the 'bullet-hell' arcade games of the 80s and 90s. It captures that frantic, 'one-man-army' energy of Contra but with a modern, top-down perspective that works beautifully on mobile. The gameplay is loud, explosive, and unapologetically difficult. You start as a single commando, but as you rescue brothers-in-arms, your squad grows into a massive, wall-destroying machine.

The humor is the secret sauce here—the dialogue is full of cheesy action-movie tropes that make every mission feel like an interactive B-movie. The pixel art is vibrant and detailed, with a great sense of 'weight' to the explosions and gunfire. While the difficulty spikes in the later levels can be punishing, the fast-paced nature of the levels makes it easy to hit 'retry' and try again. It’s a pure, unadulterated shot of adrenaline for fans of arcade shooters.

Reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026
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Dinsun Review

Finally, something with some teeth. Kick-Ass Commandos doesn't care about your feelings; it cares about how many things you can blow up in ten seconds. It’s a throwback to the 80s action movie tropes and arcade cabinets I grew up with. The twin-stick controls are tight, the squad mechanic adds a layer of 'bullet-sponge' strategy, and the pixel art is crunchy in all the right ways. It’s a bit mindless, sure, but it’s high-quality mindless. It’s a rare mobile title that feels like a real game instead of a Skinner box.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Incredible retro sound design
  • Satirically over-the-top action
  • Satisfying squad mechanics
  • Difficulty spikes can be brutal
  • Visual chaos makes tracking bullets hard
  • Very little variety in mission types

Technical Report

Performance: Maintains frame rate even with dozens of explosions on screen.

Accessibility:

    Audience Fit

    Buy if: You miss Contra and want a high-energy twin-stick shooter.

    Skip if: You prefer subtle, narrative-driven experiences.

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    Reviewer Context

    • Reviewer: Dinsun
    • Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
    • Playtime: 7 hours
    • Status: Finished Story

    The Game

    Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

    Version 1.2.0Fri Jul 16 2021

    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!)


    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.


    Requires iOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

    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.


    Ratings & Reviews

    4.5 out of 5 with 117 Counts
    Age Rating 13+

    Screenshots

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    Kick Ass Commandos is a thoughtfully designed mobile shooter that blends fast-paced arcade mechanics with squad-based strategy. Players move and manipulate their elite unit to influence the battlefield, solve high-stakes combat levels, and progress through curated jungle and desert stages. The experience favors destruction and polish, with dual-stick controls and satisfyingly chaotic feedback for every explosion.

    Features

    1

    Intense top-down 360-degree combat

    2

    Upgradeable squad and special weapons

    3

    Dozens of missions with diverse bosses

    4

    Vibrant retro-inspired pixel art

    Tips

    Promotion Videos

    Official Kick Ass Commandos (by Anarchy Enterprises) Launch Trailer (iOS/Android)

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