Saturday 20 July 2024

Rolling Thunder (NES review)

Developer: Arc System Works
Publisher: Tengen
Released: 1989

Rolling Thunder is an unlicensed action game that was first released in the Arcade in 1986.

+ The multiple platform levels result in a fun game of cat and mouse where you constantly need to think two steps ahead.

+ Being able to hide in a doorway to avoid an enemy and then pop out at an opportune time is an engaging mechanic.

+ Difficulty balance is superb in welcoming newcomers, before gradually ramping up the challenge with fresh enemy types.

+ Art style is striking and your character's otherworldly appearance along with the spy music sets a cool, mysterious tone.

- Jumping always feels awkward, as you can't shoot in mid-air, nor can you adjust to quickly get yourself out of harms way.

- Platforming in later stages is poor due to the aforementioned controls and enemies that suddenly appear from nowhere.

- Enemies frequently exit doors just as you're about to enter them, which results in a multitude of cheap hits.


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