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G.I. Joe was the title of a video game released for the NES published by Taxan and developed by KID. The game was based on the popular toy line, animated and comic series of the same name. The game was very successful for its graphics, sound, playability and overall handing of the franchise. Capcom followed up with a sequel that generated more mixed results.

In the game you picked among a group of G.I. Joe characters each with their own strength and weaknesses and marched through roughly eight levels of action in a quest to finally bring down Cobra Commander and his ruthless terrorist organization. You collected icons in the game that increased your characters energy, and weapons, along with ammo icons. Certain levels also had vehicles that you could ride around in.

The format of each level was broken up into three different stages. In one of these stages you would be in some familiar Cobra headquarters were you had to properly set a series of bombs and then escape the building before it exploded. The enemies and bosses from the video game were familiar to fans of the franchise.

It took a skilled gamer to beat the game, even with the Game Genie and a password feature was a big help. The final battle was with Cobra Commander who sat in a throne, while laser cannons shot out beams that mutated you into a snake. After you beat the game, and were given an impressive ending, you were then given the option to restart the game from the beginning, only this time things would be harder and items would not be located in the same place.

Game characters

There are five playable characters in the game, each with his strength to bring to the game. Players can choose three for each mission. During gameplay, the player can easily alternate between characters by pressing the “pause” button. The basis for the characters’ skills are agility, strength and firepower.

Duke – The most rounded. Basically the most balanced, possessing the mid-level skills and powers of his comrades.
Snake-Eyes – Snake-Eyes can jump higher than his teammates and he is also the only one who does not use up any ammunition, using fireballs instead.
Capt. Grid-Iron – The captain has greater fist power but certainly lacking in other departments. As such, he may be the most underused.
Rock ‘n Roll – He has the strongest firepower of all but he has the lowest agility rating.
Blizzard - The most underused of the Joes. Blizzard does not stand out in any specific areas. There are no cold weather environments in the game that makes effective use of him.

General Hawk – This version of General Hawk is based on the 1991 edition of his action figure. He is the only unit who can fly and a requirement when facing Cobra Commander. He only becomes available for use in the final stage.

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