A Konami NES knife run'n'gun. Soldier vs. Soviet soldiers with a knife as primary weapon. Intense and direct action. An arcade classic of the Cold War era.
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Action2 players12+
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Run-and-gun featuring a commando battling enemy soldiers with a bayonet. Published by Konami, released in Europe in 1987. Commando in side-scrolling view with knife and firearms against enemy soldiers and two-player co-op. NES port of Konami's Rush'n Attack arcade.
The European PAL NES edition of the Konami commando-knife shooter, a political pun on 'Russian Attack' embraced for the late Cold War Western market. The PAL cart is rarer than the US version, and CIB in the original cardboard box is valued by Konami collectors for that dated branding that anchors the cart in its historical context. The cote climbs steadily, sustained by physical scarcity and distinct PAL identity.
Better with friends
A run-and-gun where two soldiers, in alternation, pierce enemy lines with knives and well-aimed bursts. Cooperation plays out as a relay: you pass the baton when one falls, commenting on the trickiest stretches to help the next clear the obstacle. Snappy and demanding, it fosters camaraderie against adversity, and clearing a tough sector triggers a joyful common relief.
Is Rush'n Attack still worth playing in 2026?
Rush'n Attack is a Konami NES run and gun where a Western soldier fights Soviet forces with a knife as primary weapon. Intense, direct action, short but well-paced levels, the title keeps the arcade soul of the original Green Beret. A Cold War-era arcade classic, still a defensible detour today.
