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Combat School – Ocean Sent the C64 to Basic Training, But Did It Survive?
️ Combat School (1987) – Commodore 64 Arcade Military Training Challenge Released in 1987 for the Commodore 64, Combat School is Ocean Software’s home computer adaptation of Konami’s popular arcade title. Programmed by David Collier and Allan Shortt, with graphics by Simon Butler and Sean Ridings and music by Martin Galway, the game delivers a demanding test of skill and endurance wrapped in a military training theme. You take on the role of a new recruit pushed through a series of gruelling training exercises designed to weed out the weak. These include the obstacle course, firing ranges, the Iron Man race, arm wrestling contests, and hand-to-hand combat against the drill instructor, before putting everything together in a hostage rescue mission. Each event tests different abilities, from precise timing to raw stamina. The gameplay is infamous for its intense joystick-waggling mechanics, requiring fast reactions and physical endurance from you.
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️ Combat School (1987) – Commodore 64 Arcade Military Training Challenge Released in 1987 for the Commodore 64, Combat School is Ocean Software’s home computer adaptation of Konami’s popular arcade title. Programmed by David Collier and Allan Shortt, with graphics by Simon Butler and Sean Ridings and music by Martin Galway, the game delivers a demanding test of skill and endurance wrapped in a military training theme. You take on the role of a new recruit pushed through a series of gruelling training exercises designed to weed out the weak. These include the obstacle course, firing ranges, the Iron Man race, arm wrestling contests, and hand-to-hand combat against the drill instructor, before putting everything together in a hostage rescue mission. Each event tests different abilities, from precise timing to raw stamina. The gameplay is infamous for its intense joystick-waggling mechanics, requiring fast reactions and physical endurance from you.
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Magazine Reviews · 11
Contemporary average 84% · range 69–93%
ACE
Reviewed by Ocean full-price release
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ACE
Reviewed by Andy Smith. Ocean full-price release
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C&VG
Reviewed by Eugene Lacey. Ocean full-price release
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Commodore Computing Int.
Reviewed by Bud Vennos. Ocean full-price release
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Commodore Force
Reviewed by Ocean full-price release
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Commodore User
Reviewed by Mike Pattenden. Ocean full-price release
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Datormagazin
Reviewed by Tomas Hybner. Ocean full-price release
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Power Play
Reviewed by Ocean full-price release
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Zzap!64
Reviewed by Dan Gilbert & Julian Rignall. Ocean full-price release
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Zzap!64
Reviewed by The Hit Squad budget release
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Zzap!64
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