NES/Famicom

Cobra Command

An arcade game from Data East, Cobra Command is a 2D, side-scrolling helicopter shooter in the tradition of Choplifter. Your mission- blast your way through six stages (Sumatra, Java, Borneo, South China Sea, Siam, and Enemy HQ) and rescue the hostages. Along the way, you can acquire upgrades for your guns, missiles, armor, engines, and rescue equipment (ropes, ladders). You'll need them, as swarms of enemy soldiers, artillery, tanks, choppers, jet fighters, and warships stand in your way.

Genre: Action
Year: 1988
Developer: Data East Corporation
Publisher: Data East USA, Inc.
Players: 1

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P2P Netplay available on compatible cores

Achievements

20 achievements · 250 total points

Get to the Choppa! Rescue all hostages in Sumatra
5 pts
Go Joe! Rescue all hostages in Java
5 pts
Knowing is Half the Battle Rescue all hostages in Borneo
5 pts
Not So Fine China Rescue all hostages in the South China Sea
5 pts
COOOBRAAAAA! Rescue all hostages in Siam and gain entry into the Headquarters
10 pts
Land of the Free Destroy the Enemy Headquarters
25 pts
Time to D-D-D-Dual! Secure both Sumatra depots and collect the Dual Guns, Turbo Engines and Twin Missiles
5 pts
You Will Burn! Secure both Java depots and collect the Firebombs, Super Engines, Armour and Homing Missiles
5 pts
You're Mine Now Secure both Borneo depots and collect the Hyper Engines, Mines, Ladder, Anti-Tank Gun and Homing Missiles I
5 pts
Even Kids With Chicken Pox Love Hot Dogs. Armour Hot Dogs Secure both South China Sea depots and collect the Rapid Fire Guns, Homing Missiles II and Super Armour
5 pts
Threesome Secure the Siam depot and collect the 3-Way Guns and Hyper Armour
5 pts
Armed to the Teeth Collect all weapon and equipment upgrades
10 pts
Come On, Chop-Chop! Rescue all hostages in Sumatra without losing a life
10 pts
Arriving With American POWs Rescue all hostages in Java without losing a life
10 pts
Borneo to Be Wild Rescue all hostages in Borneo without losing a life
10 pts
It Is Rather Funny, What I Will Do For Hunny Rescue all hostages in South China Sea without losing a life
10 pts
Call Me Snake Rescue all hostages and gain entry into the Enemy Headquarters in Sumatra without losing a life
10 pts
Face-Off Destroy the Enemy Headquarters without losing a life
10 pts
The Mind Is the Best Weapon Complete the game using only default weapons
50 pts
Pop Quiz: How Many Stripes on an American Flag? Complete the game without using a continue
50 pts

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Cobra Command frequently asked questions

How do I play Cobra Command online with a friend?

Cobra Command (NES/Famicom) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Cobra Command on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Cobra Command in the NES/Famicom library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Cobra Command netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Cobra Command have achievements?

Yes, Cobra Command has 20 achievements worth 250 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Cobra Command for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Cobra Command on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.