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This sequel to the original Rolling Thunder is a side-scrolling action platformer with a story set 30 years after the original, seeing initial release in arcades and then on Sega's Mega Drive (a.k.a. Genesis). "Rolling Thunder" is the code name of an Interpol task force under orders to stop the evil Neo-Geldra organization and their cyborg minions. You can choose to play as either of Interpol's finest - Leila or Albatross - or side-by-side in two-player mode. Your primary gun is a pistol, and you can use a rifle, flame thrower, and other weapons as you progress.

Instantly giving me déjà vu of my early days in arcades, I found that this run and gun classic has aged well. There's enough cheese and action to ensure that most will find Rolling Thunder 2 appealing, but those who remember playing the series in the arcade will be happiest. Everyone else can still have fun running and gunning through colorful levels for hours and hours. The soundtrack is entertaining and keeps the story moving with rather amusing cut scenes (exclusive to the Sega version). Rolling Thunder 2 is a straightforward game but loads of fun.