Better known to us Yanks as Rambo: First Blood Part II, Secret Command is an unabashed and unashamed rip-off of Capcom's classic run and gun shooter Commando, to the point that the title screen actually has Secret Commando on it. But even with the fact that this is a pretty generic game, if you're a fan of the genre, you should have fun with it.

The setup here is pretty simple. Moving from bottom to top, you'll have to bring down enemies while rescuing POWs. At the end of the level, you'll have to blast a horde of bad guys in order to destroy the gate that blocks your entrance to the next area. Unfortunately, you're only armed with a machine gun and exploding arrows, and can barely power those up. But you can bring a buddy along with you, which does make matters easier, and more enjoyable.

With a good number of similar games available, such as MERCS and Super C, available on the Virtual Console that are superior to this, Secret Command doesn't really need to be at the top of your download list. But if you're looking for a new way to team up with a friend and kill some damn dirty commies, this'll make for a good night's entertainment.

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