Game: G.I. Joe

Developer/Publisher: Konami

Year: 1992

Hardware: Xexex Based

Note: Based of the cartoon/action figure/comic series.

I never read, watch, or purchase anything from G.I. Joe, but I do have to admit this game from Konami was very good.

A rail shooter which you control one of four members of G.I. Joe, your mission is to destroy Cobra and his evil forces. When shooting at the enemies try to destroy everything as possible for more points and for more powerups. Enemies will appear from everywhere so be careful not to get hit. Your shot button is not auto-fire but there’s a powerup for auto-fire shots (but you’ll lose it when you get hit). If the enemy is being a pain in the ass, you have missiles to blow them up to pieces.

Graphics were great for its time (wonderful use of sprite scaling), and it’s still good after 15 years of release.

So if you’re a fan of the series or just want to blow shit up, G.I. Joe is for you. After all: Knowing is half the battle!!!!

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