Summary
- Release Year: 1987
- Genres: Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat ’em up
- Platforms: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Arcade, Atari ST/STE, Commodore C64/128/MAX, DOS, TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine, ZX Spectrum
- Developers: Capcom
- Publishers: GO!, U.S. Gold, Victor Musical Industries
Tiger Road (1987)
Introduction
Tiger Road is a side-scrolling beat ’em up arcade game released by Capcom in 1987. The player controls Lee Wong, a martial artist who must rescue the village children from the evil Ryo Ken Oh. The game is known for its fast-paced action, colorful graphics, and catchy music.
Gameplay
Tiger Road is a typical side-scrolling beat ’em up. The player controls Lee Wong, who can punch, kick, and jump his way through hordes of enemies. Lee can also collect power-ups that give him new abilities, such as the ability to shoot fireballs or throw shurikens.
The game is divided into six levels, each with its own unique set of enemies and obstacles. The levels are all horizontally scrolling, but there are also many vertical sections that Lee must climb or jump over.
Enemies
The enemies in Tiger Road are varied and challenging. There are standard foot soldiers, as well as more powerful enemies such as ninjas, samurai, and even giant monsters. Each enemy has its own unique attack patterns, so the player must learn to adapt his strategy to each situation.
Bosses
At the end of each level, Lee must face a boss character. The bosses are all powerful and require the player to use all of his skills to defeat them.
Graphics
The graphics in Tiger Road are colorful and detailed. The characters are all well-animated, and the backgrounds are full of life. The game’s art style is reminiscent of the 8-bit era of video games, but it still holds up well today.
Music
The music in Tiger Road is catchy and upbeat. The game’s main theme is one of the most iconic tunes in arcade gaming history. The music helps to create a sense of excitement and urgency, and it perfectly complements the fast-paced gameplay.
Reception
Tiger Road was a critical and commercial success upon its release. The game was praised for its fast-paced action, colorful graphics, and catchy music. Tiger Road is still considered to be one of the best beat ’em up games ever made.
Legacy
Tiger Road has had a lasting impact on the video game industry. The game’s fast-paced action and colorful graphics have influenced many subsequent beat ’em up games. Tiger Road is also notable for its innovative use of power-ups, which has become a staple of the genre.
Tiger Road has been ported to a number of home consoles, including the NES, SNES, and Sega Genesis. The game has also been released on a number of compilation discs.
Conclusion
Tiger Road is a classic beat ’em up game that still holds up well today. The game’s fast-paced action, colorful graphics, and catchy music make it a must-play for fans of the genre.
Review Score
8/10
