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A 1991 2D PlatformGame released by [=KID=] and Taxan for the [=NES=], based on the ''Franchise/GIJoe'' franchise. Stationed across different locales, the terrorist organization C.O.B.R.A is wreaking havoc across the world, and it's up to the Joes to infiltrate the C.O.B.R.A bases and take them out. Gun down enemies, take on fearsome bosses and platform through several action-packed stages. You control any one of the five Joe team members, Duke, Snake-Eyes, Captain Grid-Iron, Rock ' Roll,or Blizzard in a side scrolling action game.

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A 1991 2D PlatformGame released by [=KID=] and Taxan for the [=NES=], based on the ''Franchise/GIJoe'' franchise. Stationed across different locales, the terrorist organization C.O.B.R.A is wreaking havoc across the world, and it's up to the Joes to infiltrate the C.O.B.R.A bases and take them out. Gun down enemies, take on fearsome bosses and platform through several action-packed stages. You control any one of the five Joe team members, Duke, Snake-Eyes, Captain Grid-Iron, Rock ' Roll,or n' Roll, or Blizzard in a side scrolling action game.

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A 1991 2D PlatformGame released by [=KID=] and Taxan for the [=NES=], based on the ''Franchise/GIJoe'' franchise. Stationed across different locales, the terrorist organization C.O.B.R.A is wreaking havoc across the world, and it's up to the Joes to infiltrate the C.O.B.R.A bases and take them out. Gun down enemies, take on fearsome bosses and platform through several action-packed stages. You can play as Duke, Snake-Eyes, Captain Grid-Iron and many more.

The game is a 2D action plaformer where you take control of three different members of the Joe team on various missions. Each stage has a designated "leader" that is chosen for you, but you have the choice of two playable characters to join them. Each of the team members have their own unique attributes like different weaponry, jumping ability, melee attacks, and stamina meters. You can swap between either using your long-range weapon or melee attacks with the Select Button. Adding quite a bit depth and strategy to the game. Throughout the game you find power ups that can upgrade your respective team members' abilities and weapons. The game also features varied controllable vehicles like the Buzzboar and Helicopter.

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A 1991 2D PlatformGame released by [=KID=] and Taxan for the [=NES=], based on the ''Franchise/GIJoe'' franchise. Stationed across different locales, the terrorist organization C.O.B.R.A is wreaking havoc across the world, and it's up to the Joes to infiltrate the C.O.B.R.A bases and take them out. Gun down enemies, take on fearsome bosses and platform through several action-packed stages. You can play as control any one of the five Joe team members, Duke, Snake-Eyes, Captain Grid-Iron and many more.

Grid-Iron, Rock ' Roll,or Blizzard in a side scrolling action game.

The game is a 2D action plaformer where you take control of three different members of the Joe team on various missions. Each stage has a designated "leader" "team leader" that is chosen for you, but you have the choice of two playable characters to join them. Each of the team members have their own unique attributes like different weaponry, jumping ability, melee attacks, shot types and stamina meters. You can swap between either using your long-range weapon or melee attacks with the Select Button. Adding Button, which adds quite a bit depth and strategy to the game. Throughout the game you find power ups that can upgrade your respective team members' health, abilities and weapons. The game also features varied controllable vehicles like the Buzzboar and Helicopter.
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* BigBad: One C.O.B.R.A Member serves as the main enemy and boss of each mission.
** Round 1: Range Viper
** Round 2: Metal Head
** Round 3: The Overlord
** Round 4: Voltar
** Round 5: Destro
** Round 6: The C.O.B.R.A Commander



* CharacterSelectForcing: You are given a designated "Leader" before each mission.

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* CharacterSelectForcing: You are given a designated "Leader" "Team Leader" before each mission.mission which is any one of the five playable characters.



* MultipleLifeBars: Your team members have their own health bars, so if one character is in trouble, you can switch to another one. If one of them dies, they cannot be used again, and losing all three members results in a GameOver.

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* MultipleLifeBars: Your three team members have their own health bars, so if one character is in trouble, you can switch to another one. If one of them dies, they cannot be used again, they're put of commission for the rest of the round, and losing all three members results in a GameOver.
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A 1991 2D PlatformGame released by [=KID=] and Taxan for the [=NES=], based on the ''[[WesternAnimation/GIJoeARealAmericanHero animated show of the same name]]''. Stationed across different locales, the terrorist organization C.O.B.R.A is wreaking havoc across the world, and it's up to the Joes to infiltrate the C.O.B.R.A bases and take them out. Gun down enemies, take on fearsome bosses and platform through several action-packed stages. You can play as Duke, Snake-Eyes, Captain Grid-Iron and many more.

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A 1991 2D PlatformGame released by [=KID=] and Taxan for the [=NES=], based on the ''[[WesternAnimation/GIJoeARealAmericanHero animated show of the same name]]''.''Franchise/GIJoe'' franchise. Stationed across different locales, the terrorist organization C.O.B.R.A is wreaking havoc across the world, and it's up to the Joes to infiltrate the C.O.B.R.A bases and take them out. Gun down enemies, take on fearsome bosses and platform through several action-packed stages. You can play as Duke, Snake-Eyes, Captain Grid-Iron and many more.
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A 1991 2D PlatformGame released by [=KID=] and Taxan for the [=NES=], based on the ''[[WesternAnimation/GIJoeARealAmericanHero animated show of the same name]]''. Stationed across different locales, the terrorist organization C.O.B.R.A is wreaking havoc across the world, and it's up to the Joes to infiltrate the C.O.B.R.A bases and take them out. Gun down enemies, take on fearsome bosses and platform through several action-packed stages. You can play as Duke, Snake-Eyes, Captain Grid-Iron and many more.

The game is a 2D action plaformer where you take control of three different members of the Joe team on various missions. Each stage has a designated "leader" that is chosen for you, but you have the choice of two playable characters to join them. Each of the team members have their own unique attributes like different weaponry, jumping ability, melee attacks, and stamina meters. You can swap between either using your long-range weapon or melee attacks with the Select Button. Adding quite a bit depth and strategy to the game. Throughout the game you find power ups that can upgrade your respective team members' abilities and weapons. The game also features varied controllable vehicles like the Buzzboar and Helicopter.

The game received a sequel in ''G.I. Joe: The Atlantis Factor'' In 1992.

!!This game contains examples of:

* BottomlessMagazines: When you switch to "Melee" mode, you can press the up button to throw a bomb in a upward arc, which have infinite ammunition.
* CharacterSelectForcing: You are given a designated "Leader" before each mission.
* CompetitiveBalance: Each of the Joe Team members all have their unique skills and abilities that affect gameplay.
* ItsAWonderfulFailure: You get a screen of the enemy character of the stage taunting you when you get a GameOver.
* JungleJapes: The first stage (1-1), which takes place in the Jungle.
* MultipleLifeBars: Your team members have their own health bars, so if one character is in trouble, you can switch to another one. If one of them dies, they cannot be used again, and losing all three members results in a GameOver.
* SlippySlideyIceWorld: Stage 2, which takes place in the Arctic.
* TimedMission: You have a Time limit to complete stages. The Second levels of each mission justifies this as the Joes are on a bomb-setting mission and have to escape the base before the bombs go off.
* UndergroundLevel: Stage 1-2 takes place in an underground cave.
* WallCrawl: You can grab onto certain walls to climb up them. You can differentiate them from the non-climbable walls by their surfaces.

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