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Rolling Thunder: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Rolling Thunder (1986): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team3 min read✓ Fact-checked
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Rolling Thunder (1986) is a shooter, platform video game developed by Namco, available on Arcade, C64, ZXS, Wii, Atari-ST, Amiga, ACPC, NES. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 61/100 on IGDB.

What is Rolling Thunder about?

Rolling Thunder is a run and gun/action arcade game that was released by Namco in 1986 and licensed to Atari Games for US manufacture and distribution. It runs upon Namco System 86 hardware, and was later converted for the Sinclair ZX Spectrum, the Commodore 64, the Amstrad CPC, the Atari ST, the Commodore 64, and the Nintendo Family Computer. It was also featured in Namco Museum Encore.

The player takes control of "Albatross", a member of the WCPO's (World Crime Police Organization) "Rolling Thunder" espionage unit. Albatross's mission is to save a missing female agent named Leila Blitz from a secret society named Geldra located in New York City. Albatross must travel through two different segments or "stories", both comprised of five stages, for a total of ten game stages. On each stage, Albatross can enter doors, to hide and take cover from enemies, as well jump over to higher or low

Key details

Rolling Thunder was released in 1986 and supports single player, multiplayer. Platforms: Arcade, C64, ZXS, Wii, Atari-ST, Amiga, ACPC, NES. Developer: Namco.

Should you play Rolling Thunder?

Reviews are mixed, but Rolling Thunder retains a dedicated player base among shooter, platform fans.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Rolling Thunder?

Rolling Thunder is a shooter, platform game by Namco, released in 1986.

What platforms is Rolling Thunder on?

Rolling Thunder is available on Arcade, C64, ZXS, Wii, Atari-ST, Amiga, ACPC, NES.

Is Rolling Thunder good?

Rolling Thunder has an aggregate score of 61/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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