Rolling Thunder (version found in the Switch port of “Namco Museum Archives Volume Two” played for review)

“Rolling Thunder” has been cited as an influential arcade shooter by some, with its incorporation of high-speed action, taking cover, and programmed so your wallet will do more to determine your progress than your skill. Is it good? Well, no, or at least this port isn’t. Attacks frequently come from enemies that spawned onscreen just a second ago, and hit detection seems to favor your enemies more than you. Combine this with an underwhelming presentation and, well, it isn’t anywhere close to the worst game you are going to find on NES, but there’s countless better shooters on the platform.

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