Joe & Mac
Joe & Mac is a prehistoric platformer where cavemen duo Joe and Mac battle dinosaurs to rescue kidnapped cavewomen. Known in Japan as 'Cadillacs and Dinosaurs', the SNES version features colorful graphics, cooperative gameplay, and humorous primitive weapons.
Platform
snes
Year
1992
Genre
Platformer
Developer
Data East
Controls
About This Game
Originally an arcade game (1991), the SNES port (1992) maintains the core gameplay while adding exclusive levels and enhanced visuals. Players choose between Joe (strong but slow) or Mac (fast but weak), using stone wheels, boomerangs and fire breath against prehistoric foes.
The game stands out for its cooperative two-player mode, where players can ride dinosaurs and use special combo attacks. The vibrant cartoon-style graphics faithfully recreate the comic book aesthetic of the original.
Though criticized for some collision detection issues, the game became a cult classic for its unique premise, catchy music, and chaotic multiplayer action that perfectly captures the spirit of 90s arcade platformers.
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