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Rolling Thunder Review
So what’s it all about? Read on and find out (Wow, I’m a poet :blink: )….
Our Hero
You play a dashing secret agent called “Agent Albatross”, he was rather like James Bond, but without the witty comments. Agent Albatross is part of the Rolling Thunder Team, I think they must have thought it a good name at the time, but it still makes me giggle a bit :lol: .
The Mission
You must rescue the beautiful agent Lelia Blitz from the dastardly clutches of Maboo the leader of the evil organisation Geldra. And if you can say that after a few double vodkas, I will be suitably impressed. The plot is simple, and who cares with a game like this.
The Villains
Various nasties lurk waiting for you, all cloaked and hooded, how did they see where they were shooting? As you progress, they get nastier, and faster. The weapons they use will be deadlier too, in the beginning, they just try and punch you. Then very soon they try to shoot you. Next, they throw bombs at you, how very unsportsmanlike like. I think you get the idea
h34r: …Weapons
You start with a little hand gun, with limited bullets. Along the way you will come across doors with ammo signs, these contain, wait for it… Ammo! Plus some weapon upgrades such as a machine gun etc. If you see these doors my advice is to pop in, but make sure no enemy agents are lurking as they will hang around outside. A couple of touches from them and you could be very late, and I mean late as in the late Agent Albatross ARGHHH :unsure: .
Game Play
Well, it’s a side scrolling platformer. You can jump up to higher platforms, but so can the enemies. For those who remember Shinobi, then the game play is very similar. The difficulty level is progressively steady. Later levels get very difficult. All that said though, it’s a lot of fun and you keep coming back for more.
Graphics
Very clear, and kinda greeny blue. The backdrops aren't exactly detailed, but the sprite animation is kewl, especially the way our hero dies in slow motion. See below for screenshots:
Sound
The music is pleasing and up tempo, keeping you reminded that you shouldn’t dawdle for a G&T.
The Sound effects are nice enough, nothing more to say about them, they fit the bill.
GP32
This was surprising, the version I prefer is on the NES Emulator “Little John”. It’s very close to the arcade game in game play, graphics and audio. Running at 100% it has all the feel of the arcade. The music is a little different but definitely keeps the mood of the original. You can easily forget you aren’t in the arcade. Except for the fact that you’re on the bus, and it doesn’t cost you 10p a game. Mind you, you could make a little box with a 10p slot in it, just for authenticity (I bet I won’t hear the last of that comment :unsure: ).
Summary
A very nice side scroller, similar to Shinobi, very addictive. Excelent on Little John.
I have to give it a good score…
Score
10/10
