Copper Jacket

About

Copper Jacket is a side-scrolling arcade game where you and a friend team up to storm enemy bases and take down mechanical bosses. You play as a soldier rescucing your kidnapped fiancée from a ruthless commander. The game has 13 levels filled with patrols, turrets, and traps. Each stage escalates with new obstacles and henchmen. A second player can join as Anatoly, your buddy, offering an extra character to take cover or charge through fire. Controls are tight and responsive, balancing fast action with strategic planning for tough defenses. The co-op focus stands out, requiring coordination for jumps, shielding, and sharing ammo. The final mountain level is intense, mixing vertical climbing and timed boss fights under enemy assaults. Five unique bosses and a steep difficulty curve show the game's replayability. Early reviews praise the physics-based platforming as a standout in retro games, with some players logging over 10 hours to beat the last level. Copper Jacket's 1980s aesthetic and relentless action deliver a tough but rewarding buddy co-op experience.