James Pond II RoboCod on Game Gear. The spy fish in an extendable suit in themed levels. The best of the series, accessible and creative.
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Category
Platformer1 player3+
Description
James Pond disguises himself as RoboCod to infiltrate Dr Maybe's lair in this Millenium Game Gear platformer. Published by Millenium, released in the United States in 1993. 2D platformer with vertically stretching RoboCod, toy and candy-themed levels, parodic humour. US edition.
James Pond II - Codename RoboCod review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,25 MB📅01/01/1993
Published by Electronic Arts
James Pond II - Codename RoboCod (Game Gear) price, value & rarity
The American pressing of RoboCod on Game Gear circulated in an NTSC market handled by Electronic Arts, where the James Pond franchise was markedly less rooted than in Europe. That weaker stateside profile makes the US version scarcer in circulation, and the sealed North American copy turns up less often than its European twin. The appeal therefore stems from this territory-specific relative scarcity rather than the game itself.
Is James Pond II - Codename RoboCod still worth playing in 2026?
A colourful, bouncy platformer, Codename RoboCod turns the spy fish into RoboCod to infiltrate Dr Maybe's lair. The hero's vertical stretching power gives original mobility and secrets to uncover, in a light, good natured cartoon spirit. The generous level design and accessible handling carry a pleasant adventure with no great difficulty. The Game Gear version keeps the essence of the charm. For a fan of cheerful retro platforming or someone nostalgic for the series, the title keeps a colourful, relaxed appeal.
