Overview and Gameplay
John Rambo enters Soviet-occupied Afghanistan to rescue Colonel Trautman in a mission-based overhead shooter created specifically for the Sega Genesis. Six stages send him through prisons, arsenals, fortresses, and enemy compounds, with objectives ranging from infiltration and demolition to escaping before a countdown expires.
Four bonus battles switch to a behind-Rambo viewpoint for confrontations with tanks and Hind helicopters. These battles must be cleared to continue the campaign.
Controls And Mechanics
- Directions: Move in eight directions and aim attacks.
- A: Cycle between the knife, explosive arrows, and time bombs.
- B: Use the selected special weapon.
- C: Fire the machine gun, with rapid fire when held.
- Start: Begin, pause, or resume play.
The machine gun and knife have unlimited use, while arrows and bombs require ammunition pickups. Two-player mode is alternating rather than simultaneous, with players taking separate turns.
Version Notes
This release is the revised World edition commonly cataloged as Rev 1 or revision A.
Release And Credits
- Release year: 1989
- Developer: Sega Enterprises Ltd.
- Publisher: Sega
- Original platform: Sega Mega Drive and Genesis
