A no from me. A regrettable no. I -LOVE- GI Joe and I love Beat Em Ups. This however is a horrific letdown. Mechanically, your love set is very limited, with no grapple attack. There is a block, but you seldom need it. The bosses have 2-3 attacks each, that are very predictable to avoid: Firefly spent 90% of the boss fight throwing a grenade it his own feet, with an AOE about as large as the sprite model. The giant silver robots (SNAKE Armour) and the Hiss tank have such limited attacks that you'll spend 3 minutes just hit... move up to dodge... move back down to hit... move up to dodge. It's unforgivable how tactically shallow this game is. Levels are always straightforward, with little depth. The screen only ever scrolls if you press right against the edge. These are things Streets of Rage didn't do, and that's back in the 1990s. You don't regain lives between levels, and can't character swap when you continue (nope, back to the main menu for that). Music is generic. Not bad, but...
G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra
- Release Date:
- Sep 26, 2024
- Developer:
- Maple Powered Games
- Publisher:
- indie.io
- Platforms:
- Windows
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About This Game

Cobra rears its ugly head yet again and it's up to G.I. JOE to save the world! Embracing the 1980s era of the iconic universe, Wrath of Cobra is a retro side-scrolling beat 'em up. Play as one of the legendary G.I. JOE characters, including Duke, Scarlett, Roadblock, Snake Eyes, and more. Defeat hordes of Cobra troopers, Vipers, Crimson Guards and more of Cobra’s malevolent machinations.
Bring Cobra down, striking back at the likes of Destro, Serpentor, Baroness, and Cobra Commander himself! Fight your own way: Rely on your fists and get up close and personal using each character's unique combos and special moves or keep your foes at a distance with a variety of weapons!

Retro Gameplay in a Modern Era: Wrath of Cobra takes the classic arcade beat 'em up and brings it into the modern age: Easy to play, hard to master, and smoother than a ride in a H.I.S.S. Want to play with your friends? The game supports local multiplayer (eg. from your couch)!
Play as Classic Heroes: Fight Cobra as your favorite G.I. JOE heroes, painstakingly recreated in beautiful pixel art. The differences between characters aren’t just cosmetic: Each hero has different movesets and unique abilities. From the fast and nimble Snake Eyes to the rough and tumble Roadblock, each character is true to form!
Battle Iconic Villains: Cobra isn't just the Cobra Commander, it's also its legions! Face hordes of troopers, armored Alley Vipers, artificial B.A.T.s, armed with some of the most iconic weapon systems in the franchise, including the H.I.S.S., C.L.A.W., and the notorious Trubble Bubble.
Retro-Infused Soundtrack: Foil the Commander's plot to the beat of classic G.I. JOE themes, reimagined by industry veterans at Kid Katana Records, bringing a modern twist to classic arcade music!
Post-Launch Support: Like Destro's plots, Wrath of Cobra will continue with extensive post-launch support, bringing more G.I. JOE heroes into the fray, adding new game modes, levels, and more to keep the G.I. JOE legacy alive!
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User Reviews
Good game
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7, 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 or AMD FX-4300
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 320, 1 GB or AMD Radeon HD 5570, 1 GB or Intel HD 4600
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10, 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2400 or AMD FX-6300
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450, 1 GB or AMD Radeon R7 250, 1 GB or Intel HD 630
- Storage: 2 GB available space
FAQ
How much does G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra cost?
G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra costs $17.49. Currently 30% off!
What are the system requirements for G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7, 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 or AMD FX-4300 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 320, 1 GB or AMD Radeon HD 5570, 1 GB or Intel HD 4600 Storage: 1 GB available space Recommended: Recommended: OS: Windows 10, 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i5-2400 or AMD FX-6300 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450, 1 GB or AMD Radeon R7 250, 1 GB or Intel HD 630 Storage: 2 GB available space
What platforms is G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra available on?
G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra is available on Windows PC.
Is G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra worth buying?
G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra has 33% positive reviews from 3 players.
When was G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra released?
G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra was released on Sep 26, 2024.
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