Cave men Joe and Mac in a prehistoric NES beat'em up. Colorful action, zany enemies, comic atmosphere. Fun in two-player co-op. One of the best beat'em ups on the console.
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Platformer2 players7+
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Prehistoric platformer featuring Joe and Mac, two cavemen battling dinosaurs with primitive weapons. Published by Data East, released in the USA in 1992. Joe and Mac in side-scrolling view with bones, clubs and lightning against dinosaurs and enemies. NES port of Data East's Joe & Mac arcade.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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A NES port of Data East's prehistoric arcade hit, Joe & Mac reached the United States in late 1992, right as the SNES took over, trimming its NTSC print run. The colorful run-and-jump action and two-player co-op sustain real nostalgia, stronger than its score implies. Complete and sealed values draw on dual demand from Data East fans and players who came from the cabinet, the title being a recognized staple of the studio's lineup.
Is Joe & Mac 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.
