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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1985 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Epyx |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | G.I. Joe |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero is a shoot 'em up released in 1985 for the Commodore 64, developed by Epyx. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
It landed about 3 years into the C64's life. Other notable C64 releases from 1985 include Entombed, Mail Order Monsters and Racing Destruction Set. Among the 157 C64 shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #24 by legacy score.
It is part of the G.I. Joe series. The series also appears on other systems with G.I. Joe: The Atlantis Factor (NES) and G.I. Joe: Cobra Strike (2600). Epyx also made Pitstop II, Rogue and Chip's Challenge for the C64.
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero walkthroughs & guides
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero FAQ
When did G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero come out on the C64?
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero was released for the Commodore 64 in 1985.
Who made G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero?
It was developed by Epyx.
Is G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero multiplayer?
Yes. G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero supports up to 2 players.
How long does G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.