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Thundercade (USA)

NES / Famicom
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Reviewed in
1988
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✪ Reviewed on April 4, 2026
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A vertical shooter with armed motorcycles by SNK. The concept attracts, the execution stays rough: stiff scrolling, finicky hitboxes. Co-op is fun, otherwise a Famicom curio.

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Category
Shooter 2 players 12+
Description
Vertical shoot'em up on heavily armed bikes, port of the Twin Formation arcade. Published by American Sammy, released in 1988 in the USA. Enemy waves and weapon power-ups. North American release only.

Thundercade review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
2/5
Music
★★★★★
"Decent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Decent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Light"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Short"
Technical info
💾0,05 MB 📅01/12/1988
Published by American Sammy

Thundercade (NES) price, value & rarity

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Q1 loose
 $11 Q6 complete
 $53 Q10 new
 $100 !
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