Retro Game of the Day! Joe & Mac
Joe & Mac (aka Caveman Ninja) by Data East, released in the arcade in 1991 and ported to several systems (notably the SNES).
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Somewhat surprisingly, the prehistoric theme is one that's not been mined too often in the video game world. It's happen a bit here and there (see
Bonk), but largely has been left alone. So when it does turn up, it's easy to take notice.
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Joe & Mac made great use of the theme, cavemen battling dinosaurs (and rival tribes) with simple weapons. The game is memorable for being one of the really nice-looking examples of the older SNES games, with lots of huge bosses to boot.
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Unfortunately, though the game looked pretty sharp, some of the designs weren't terribly stellar and the game did lack a bit of character. What's more, the level designs were pretty standard stuff as well, and not very enthralling after all.
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Still, the game was really nicely crafted, and as a two player game it still scratches the itch for awhile. And someone needs to rescue all the cave girls! The end of the arcade game has you exiting a dinosaur's rectum (don't ask) through one of three portals. Depending on which exit you choose, you'll either rescue a badly-dressed transvestite cave "girl," a really fat cave girl, or a group of several hot ladies (who'll still chase you away anyway...)
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This is a good game, I prefer the Caveman Ninja title more though!
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