The SNES port of Data East's cult prehistoric brawler, two player friendly. Colorful, fun, smarter than it looks, great in coop.
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Category
Platformer2 players3+
Co-op
Description
Platformer with Joe and Mac rescuing prehistoric women kidnapped by rivals, Japanese version. Published by Data East, released in Japan in 1991. Prehistoric environment levels, primitive weapons and dinosaur bosses. Original Japanese version of Data East's Joe & Mac platformer.
Joe & Mac - Tatakae Genshijin review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,6 MB📅06/12/1991
Published by Data East
Joe & Mac - Tatakae Genshijin (SNES) price, value & rarity
The original Japanese Super Famicom version of Joe & Mac, released late 1991 ahead of the Western editions. It is the source of Data East's prehistoric classic, with its SFC cardboard box and spine card, appealing to collectors who favor the original edition. Often more affordable than PAL prints thanks to the large Japanese market, it draws interest through its first-release status more than scarcity. Complete with an intact spine card, the copy gains its full import value.
Is Joe & Mac - Tatakae Genshijin still worth playing in 2026?
A port of the Data East arcade game where two cavemen barrel through a colourful prehistoric world with clubs and bone boomerangs. The action is simple, direct and good-natured, with memorable dinosaur bosses. Its repetitive structure has aged, but the cartoon flair and instant fun stay pleasant in short bursts or in co-op. A retro treat for fans of breezy platform-action with no fuss.
