G.I. Joe (arcade game)
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The G.I. Joe video game was produced by renowned game developer Konami
and released in 1992. It was only released in arcade machine form, and is not known to have ever been ported into any form of console.
based on G.I. Joe was produced by Konami
in . The G.I. Joe arcade game is a third-person shooting game set in a pseudo-3D perspective (similar to the 3D stages of the original Contra or the arcade game Devastators
), in which the player automatically runs towards the background while fighting against incoming enemies or objects. The game can be played by up to two or four players, depending on the configuration.
The player uses the joystick to move their character left or right, as well raise or lower their aiming cursor. The game has a standard shoot button, as well as a "super weapon button", which destroys all enemies in an area but has limited usage. Power-ups can be acquired that allow the player rapid fire by holding down the shoot button, replenish their super weapons, or restore their life energy. The game's selectable characters include Duke
, Snake Eyes, Scarlett
, and Roadblock
.
There are three missions in the game, each composed of several areas. The areas include a chemical plant, an air base, a weapon plant, a jungle, a cavern base, and a battleship. The bosses consist of Tomax and Xamot
, Metal-Head
, The Baroness
, Major Bludd
, Destro
, and Cobra Commander
himself.
character running forward towards an objective, and shooting all manner of Cobra Command personnel and vehicles. It's not a first-person shooter
, as the player can see and follow the G.I. Joe character. The scene on the screen continually moves forward, and the player has no choice but to keep maneuvering from left and right. Up to four gamers can play at the same time.
The object of the game is to find Cobra's hidden base, and prevent Cobra Commander from taking over the world. There are four selectable characters for G.I. Joe; they are Duke, Snake Eyes, Scarlett, and Roadblock. Each character is armed with a gun and a missile launcher. The gun has unlimited ammunition. The missile launcher comes with five missiles, and can hold no more than nine. Depleted missile supplies can be replenished by finding power-ups located throughout each stage of the game.
The player will encounter several boss characters on their way to Cobra's secret hideout. They include the Crimson Twins, Major Bludd, The Baroness, and Destro, among others. The final battle takes place between the G.I. Joe team and Cobra Commander. Up to four players can play in simultaneous same-screen action. Each character begins with five lives. Additional lives can be obtained by inserting more credits.
Konami
is a Japanese leading developer and publisher of numerous popular and strong-selling toys, trading cards, anime, tokusatsu, slot machines, arcade cabinets and video games...
and released in 1992. It was only released in arcade machine form, and is not known to have ever been ported into any form of console.
Synopsis
A coin-operated video gameArcade game
An arcade game is a coin-operated entertainment machine, usually installed in public businesses such as restaurants, bars, and amusement arcades. Most arcade games are video games, pinball machines, electro-mechanical games, redemption games, and merchandisers...
based on G.I. Joe was produced by Konami
Konami
is a Japanese leading developer and publisher of numerous popular and strong-selling toys, trading cards, anime, tokusatsu, slot machines, arcade cabinets and video games...
in . The G.I. Joe arcade game is a third-person shooting game set in a pseudo-3D perspective (similar to the 3D stages of the original Contra or the arcade game Devastators
Devastators
is a 1988 third-person shoot 'em up arcade game by Konami.- Plot :Set in 1989, the player takes control of a mercenary duo known as the "Devastators", who are hired by a small undeveloped country to defend their land from a fanatical Middle East dictator threatening to conquer it.- Gameplay :The...
), in which the player automatically runs towards the background while fighting against incoming enemies or objects. The game can be played by up to two or four players, depending on the configuration.
The player uses the joystick to move their character left or right, as well raise or lower their aiming cursor. The game has a standard shoot button, as well as a "super weapon button", which destroys all enemies in an area but has limited usage. Power-ups can be acquired that allow the player rapid fire by holding down the shoot button, replenish their super weapons, or restore their life energy. The game's selectable characters include Duke
Duke (G.I. Joe)
Duke is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero and G.I. Joe: Sigma 6 lines of military-themed toys. The character is featured in both the animated series and comic books. Duke is portrayed by actor Channing Tatum in the 2009 live-action film, G.I. Joe: The Rise of...
, Snake Eyes, Scarlett
Scarlett (G.I. Joe)
Scarlett is a fictional character from G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, a line of military-themed toys created by Hasbro. The character is one of the original members of the fictional team and toy line. She is a major character of the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero comic book series and the...
, and Roadblock
Roadblock (G.I. Joe)
Roadblock is a character from Hasbro's G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero series of toys, comics and cartoons. He is one of the most prominent African-Americans in the series. His primary function in G.I. Joe is as a heavy machine gunner and a secondary function as a cook.-Fictional character...
.
There are three missions in the game, each composed of several areas. The areas include a chemical plant, an air base, a weapon plant, a jungle, a cavern base, and a battleship. The bosses consist of Tomax and Xamot
Tomax and Xamot
Tomax and Xamot, also called the Crimson Twins or Crimson Guard Commanders, are the code names of identical mirror twin brothers in the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero universe...
, Metal-Head
Metal-Head
Metal-Head is a character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero series where he is a member of the Iron Grenadiers. He first appeared in the 1990 edition of the toyline. He is not to be mistaken for another character with a similar name Metalhead from G.I...
, The Baroness
Baroness (G.I. Joe)
The Baroness is a character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline by Hasbro, originally appearing in the first issue of the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero comic series by Marvel Comics in June, 1982. The Baroness is a villain, usually associated with G.I. Joe's enemy, Cobra.Baroness...
, Major Bludd
Major Bludd
Major Bludd , is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero series of the 1980s. Appearing in both the comic books and the cartoons, Major Bludd is one of the series villains, a mercenary working for the Cobra Organization.-Toy:Major Bludd first appeared in 1983, he has had 6...
, Destro
Destro
Laird James McCullen Destro XXIV, usually referred to simply as Destro, is a fictional villain from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero line of military-themed toys from Hasbro. He is portrayed by Christopher Eccleston in the 2009 live-action film, G.I...
, and Cobra Commander
Cobra Commander
Cobra Commander is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe franchise. He appears in the toyline, animated series , comic books, video games, and movie as the usual principal antagonist. He is the supreme leader of the terrorist organization Cobra, and archnemesis of the Joes...
himself.
Gameplay
G.I. Joe is a shooter game where the player follows a G.I. JoeG.I. Joe Team
G.I. Joe is the code name of an elite covert special forces unit operating under the control of the United States Military in the fictional G.I. Joe universe....
character running forward towards an objective, and shooting all manner of Cobra Command personnel and vehicles. It's not a first-person shooter
First-person shooter
First-person shooter is a video game genre that centers the gameplay on gun and projectile weapon-based combat through first-person perspective; i.e., the player experiences the action through the eyes of a protagonist. Generally speaking, the first-person shooter shares common traits with other...
, as the player can see and follow the G.I. Joe character. The scene on the screen continually moves forward, and the player has no choice but to keep maneuvering from left and right. Up to four gamers can play at the same time.
The object of the game is to find Cobra's hidden base, and prevent Cobra Commander from taking over the world. There are four selectable characters for G.I. Joe; they are Duke, Snake Eyes, Scarlett, and Roadblock. Each character is armed with a gun and a missile launcher. The gun has unlimited ammunition. The missile launcher comes with five missiles, and can hold no more than nine. Depleted missile supplies can be replenished by finding power-ups located throughout each stage of the game.
The player will encounter several boss characters on their way to Cobra's secret hideout. They include the Crimson Twins, Major Bludd, The Baroness, and Destro, among others. The final battle takes place between the G.I. Joe team and Cobra Commander. Up to four players can play in simultaneous same-screen action. Each character begins with five lives. Additional lives can be obtained by inserting more credits.
Featured characters
| G.I. Joe G.I. Joe Team G.I. Joe is the code name of an elite covert special forces unit operating under the control of the United States Military in the fictional G.I. Joe universe.... |
Cobra | Others |
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Cobra Commander Cobra Commander is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe franchise. He appears in the toyline, animated series , comic books, video games, and movie as the usual principal antagonist. He is the supreme leader of the terrorist organization Cobra, and archnemesis of the Joes... Destro Laird James McCullen Destro XXIV, usually referred to simply as Destro, is a fictional villain from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero line of military-themed toys from Hasbro. He is portrayed by Christopher Eccleston in the 2009 live-action film, G.I... Baroness (G.I. Joe) The Baroness is a character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline by Hasbro, originally appearing in the first issue of the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero comic series by Marvel Comics in June, 1982. The Baroness is a villain, usually associated with G.I. Joe's enemy, Cobra.Baroness... Major Bludd Major Bludd , is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero series of the 1980s. Appearing in both the comic books and the cartoons, Major Bludd is one of the series villains, a mercenary working for the Cobra Organization.-Toy:Major Bludd first appeared in 1983, he has had 6... Tomax and Xamot Tomax and Xamot, also called the Crimson Twins or Crimson Guard Commanders, are the code names of identical mirror twin brothers in the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero universe... Metal-Head Metal-Head is a character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero series where he is a member of the Iron Grenadiers. He first appeared in the 1990 edition of the toyline. He is not to be mistaken for another character with a similar name Metalhead from G.I... |
Alley Viper Alley Vipers are part of the G.I. Joe action figure line produced by Hasbro. They have appeared in the related comic books produced by Marvel Comics and Devil's Due. Alley Vipers are fictional soldiers in the Cobra Organization. They specialize in urban combat and SWAT tactics.- Action Figure :The... |
Featured vehicles & equipment
| G.I. Joe G.I. Joe Team G.I. Joe is the code name of an elite covert special forces unit operating under the control of the United States Military in the fictional G.I. Joe universe.... |
Cobra |
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External links
- G.I. Joe Arcade Game - YoJoe.com article.
- G.I. Joe Arcade - Digital Monkey Box article.