Joe & Mac variant under an alternative title. Data East's prehistoric formula remains intact and fun. For collectors who want all versions of this jovial franchise.
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Category
Platformer2 players7+
Co-op
Description
Joe & Mac prehistoric platformer, European version. Published by Data East, released in Europe in 1993. European version of the Joe & Mac platformer on NES.
Joe & Mac - Caveman Ninja review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,11 MB📅01/01/1993
Published by Data East
Joe & Mac - Caveman Ninja (NES) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Is Joe & Mac - Caveman Ninja still worth playing in 2026?
A prehistoric platformer from Data East, Joe & Mac has two cavemen fight dinosaurs with clubs and boomerangs across colourful, snappy levels. Adapted from the cabinet, the title bets on cartoon humour, bright colour and cooperative play for an accessible, bouncy blow off. The direct handling and the brisk pace still appeal. For a fan of two player retro platforming or someone nostalgic for prehistoric arcade, the title keeps an immediate pleasure and a strongly flavoured charm.
