Rolling Thunder

Introduction
Rolling Thunder is a one-or two-player (alternating) game where the player controls the hero whose code name is Albatross. The story takes place in 1960 in New York City where the elusive Maboo, leader of the secret society Geldra, is plotting to conquer the world.
Rolling Thunder is the undercover arm of a secret police organization. Their female agent, Leila, was sent on special assignment into Geldra's underground headquarters.
Her mission was to expose the treacherous conspiracy, but she was captured Agent Albatross is the only man on the Rolling Thunder force who can possibly save Leila and complete the mission

Game Play
Game play starts with the player at the base of the enemy headquarters. Using a four-position joystick and Jump and Shoot buttons, the player makes way to the end of each area by evading or destroying enemy guards. The screen scrolls horizontally along with player maneuvers.
By using the Shoot button, the player activates his weapon Limited ammunition is given to the player at the start of each area, and he must collect additional ammunition by entering doors marked Bullets. If the player enters a door marked Arms, he receives a more powerful machine gun. By using the Jump button, the player can strategically evade or set up enemy attacks.
The game playfields consist of various areas including old buildings, warehouses, and caves. To complete each area, the player must reach the exit. However, a timer and a life gauge limit the player in each area. Upon successful completion of each area, the screen briefly changes to show Maboo at his control station, as he awaits Albatross about to penetrate his headquarters.
As the game progresses, the player is awarded bonus lives at several score thresholds.

# 2019-11-26 18:06:52 - official description - operators manual

Rolling Thunder introduces intrigue and heroism in an intense action game. A secret society is plotting to conquer the world. The "Rolling Thunder" undercover police organization is assigned to expose this conspiracy, Top agent, code name "Albatross" is sent to the enemy headquarters to complete the mission and free allies held hostage.
Albatross is supplied with special arms weapons and has the ability to jump up or down through the enemy passageways. Penetrating the secret headquarters becomes more treacherous with each step, as new encounters await the daring intruder.
Intrigue your locations with Rolling Thunder ... it's appeal won't be kept secret!

# 2019-11-26 18:02:58 - official description - flyer

software: Emulated on MAME,

hardware: Namco System 86 arcade hardware,

display: raster

ported to
Rolling Thunder (ZX Spectrum)
Rolling Thunder (Amiga)
Rolling Thunder (C64)
Rolling Thunder (Amstrad CPC)
Rolling Thunder (Atari ST)
Rolling Thunder (NES)