Rolling Thunder
A pioneering run-and-gun shooter where players control agent Albatross infiltrating the terrorist organization Geldra to rescue fellow agent Leila Blitz.
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About This Retro Game
Introduced the now-standard cover system where players can hide behind doors and pop out to shoot. Features 3D-style multi-plane scrolling years before it became common.
Known for its spy thriller atmosphere and challenging difficulty. Players must manage limited ammo and collect weapon power-ups to progress.
Influenced later classics like Metal Slug. Featured in Namco Museum compilations and spawned two sequels. Used Namco's proprietary 8-bit hardware.
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