Underplayed Gems

Golgo 13: Top Secret Episode (1988)

Golgo 13: Top Secret Episode cover
Developer
Vic Tokai
Platforms
Family Computer, Nintendo Entertainment System
Genres
Shooter, Platform, Adventure, Arcade
Rating
3.4 of 5, 5 player ratings

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How it feels

Espionage action game blending platforming, shooting, and maze navigation as a globe-trotting assassin.

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About

The player takes on the role of Golgo 13 (also known as Duke Togo), an assassin whose objective is to destroy the leader of the Drek group. On the way, Golgo 13 must pass through several areas, including East Berlin, Athens, and Alexander Island, which is located off the coast of Antarctica. It is necessary to navigate several mazes in order to win, but one maze is a fake base with no way out. The mazes account for a large amount of the frustration players encounter with this game. The instruction manual contains maps for the mazes.

Screenshots

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