As 1UP played this game they couldn't help but think that (with fixes to the bizarre checkpoint system) this would have been a perfect downloadable title, but as a full-priced release The Rise of Cobra just doesn't cut it.
G.I. Joe Arcade. On this week's Arcade Corner, Shacknews takes a look at G.I. Joe Arcade, a cabinet released well after the cartoon's cancellation
MEGamers writes: "Guns, explosions, testosterone, and bad guys – these are the only things that come to mind when I think of the cartoon "G.I.Joe". Having watched that show during my younger years, I was excited when a movie based on the franchise came to cinemas this year. Sadly, the movie turned out to be a complete waste of time and an over-the-top production of a much cherished show. So naturally when the video game was released, I wasn't expecting anything great either, and sure enough I had little joy playing this title."
Gamez writes: "Yo Joe! Your mission is as follows: walking through a dozen levels in four different environments, shooting at anything loose and stuck it to the end and try to keep up. Small tip: take your finger off the trigger any time."