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Is G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- G.I. JOE fans who want a retro-styled action game
- Players who prefer side-scrolling beat 'em ups with selectable characters
- Friends looking for local multiplayer combat
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking exploration-heavy progression instead of repeated side-scrolling combat encounters
- Those who want a slow, meditative pace rather than arcade-style fights against groups of enemies
- Players looking for online multiplayer rather than local sessions
Our take on G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra
Players looking for varied exploration may bounce off once the side-scrolling combat loop takes over. The sharper wall comes for anyone expecting online co-op: multiplayer is limited to local play, so the intended group setup requires friends in the same place.
What is G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra?
Set in the 1980s G.
I. JOE setting, this arcade-style brawler sends players through horizontally scrolling stages. Select heroes including Duke, Scarlett, Roadblock, or Snake Eyes, with every character offering their own attacks and special skills. Battles combine hand-to-hand strings, powered techniques, and weapon use against Cobra soldiers, Vipers, Crimson Guards, and machines. The story includes clashes with Destro, Serpentor, Baroness, and Cobra Commander. Couch-based multiplayer allows friends to join the same game locally. Pixel artwork gives the presentation a period-inspired look, while a refreshed soundtrack reworks familiar G. I. JOE musical themes.
How G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra plays
- 01Distinct Hero Abilities
- Playable characters such as Snake Eyes and Roadblock use different movesets and special abilities.
- 02Mixed Combat Options
- Attacks combine close-range combos with special moves and ranged weapons.
- 03Cobra Enemy Forces
- Battles include troopers, Vipers, Crimson Guards, B.A.T.s, and weapon systems such as the H.I.S.S.
- 04Local Multiplayer
- The game supports multiplayer sessions played locally.
- 05G.I. JOE Villains
- The story brings heroes into fights against Destro, Serpentor, Baroness, and Cobra Commander.
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G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra: platforms & release
Is G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra worth it?
It is worth it if: g.I. JOE fans who want a retro-styled action game. Skip it if: players seeking exploration-heavy progression instead of repeated side-scrolling combat encounters.
Where can I download G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra on?
Windows only.
