Neon Retro Arcade - Rolling Thunder

Rolling Thunder

1986

Atari

The run and gun action is sometimes compared to Shinobi, but this game always reminded me a bit of Kung Fu Master. You get swarmed by enemies and have to space them out a bit so you can attack them all. Especially challenging are the enemies who get shot, then duck, pause, and come at you again. Keep those bullets stocked so you can blast your way through the horde.

Story

According to the manual, you play as agent Albatross, working for the Rolling Thunder organization. It is 1960 in NYC, and Maboo, leader of the secret society Geldra is plotting to conquer the world. Your fellow agent Leila infiltrated Geldra, but she was captured. Now it is up to you to rescue Leila and expose Geldra's conspiracy to take over the world (who comes up with these names?)

Tips & Strategies

One gunshot or two punches will kill you even though the health bar shows 8 clicks.

Be sure to duck and use bullets wisely. Restock at marked doors (and watch for machine gun upgrades).

Jump up to higher levels by holding up and jumping. Down/jump drops you as well.