20 Arcade Games That Prove 1986 Was A Landmark Year For Gaming

11. Rolling Thunder – Namco

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Nobody has ever made a James Bond arcade game, but Rolling Thunder is definitely 007 in all but its name. You play as a secret agent trying to rescue your female partner (Miss Moneypenny?) from the clutches of an evil villain. You have to infiltrate his hideout, take out his henchmen and then make your way to the final battle with the big boss himself. 

The one really unique feature of Rolling Thunder was the ability to enter doors to upgrade weapons, collect ammo and even avoid the enemy fire.

 
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