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Joe & Mac (USA)

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
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1992
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✪ Reviewed on February 22, 2025
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A likable Japanese Data East prehistoric platformer in the Bonk vein. Colourful, fun in local co-op, dated but charming for old-school arcade fans.

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Category
Platformer 2 players 3+ Co-op
Description
Prehistoric hunters Joe and Mac battle dinosaurs in this Data East Mega Drive platformer. Published by Data East, released in the United States in November 1992. Prehistoric platformer with Joe and Mac armed with clubs, jungle and volcano levels, varied dinosaur bosses.

Joe & Mac review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,6 MB 📅01/11/1992
Published by Data East

Joe & Mac (Mega Drive) price, value & rarity

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Q1 loose
 $33 Q6 complete
 $120 Q10 new
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Is Joe & Mac still worth playing in 2026?

A prehistoric platformer from Data East, Joe & Mac sends two cavemen to fight dinosaurs and enemies with clubs and boomerangs across colourful levels. The cartoon humour, the bright colour and the cooperative play carry a snappy, accessible adventure adapted from the cabinet. 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 bouncy charm.

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