NES/Famicom

Rolling Thunder

Rolling Thunder is the worlds most powerful secret police force and you are its best agent. Your mission is to stop an underground conspiracy to conquer the world and to save agent Leila, who has been captured. Starting out armed only with a handgun, you have to make your way through heavily guarded hallways and secret passages to find Leila and stop the enemy. Rolling Thunder features side scrolling action based on the arcade game.

Genre: Shooter
Year: 1989
Developer: Namco Limited
Publisher: Tengen Inc.
Players: 1

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Achievements

48 achievements · 600 total points

Time to Show That Italian Plumber How It's Done Clear Story 1, Area 1
1 pts
Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum Clear Story 1, Area 2
2 pts
If You Want Peace, Prepare for War Clear Story 1, Area 3
3 pts
Attica, Attica! Clear Story 1, Area 4
4 pts
Dead or Alive, You're Coming With Me Clear Story 1, Area 5
5 pts
I'll Be Back Clear Story 2, Area 6
5 pts
Overkill Is Underrated Clear Story 2, Area 7
5 pts
Might as Well Jump Clear Story 2, Area 8
5 pts
If It Bleeds, We Can Kill It Clear Story 2, Area 9
5 pts
Thank You, Albatross. But Our Leila Is in Another Dungeon Defeat Mabu and rescue Leila on Story 2, Area 10
10 pts
Here I Go Again on My Own Clear Story 3, Area 1
5 pts
Are You Not Entertained? Clear Story 3, Area 2
5 pts
You Gotta Ask Yourself, "Do I Feel Lucky?" Clear Story 3, Area 3
5 pts
Well, Do Ya, Punk? Clear Story 3, Area 4
5 pts
I Will Look for You Clear Story 3, Area 5
5 pts
I Will Find You Clear Story 4, Area 6
5 pts
And I Will Kill You Clear Story 4, Area 7
5 pts
Hasta La Vista, Baby! Clear Story 4, Area 8
5 pts
Yippie-Kai-Yay, Motherfucker! Clear Story 4, Area 9
5 pts
I Am the Storm Defeat Mabu and Rescue Leila for real this time
25 pts
Lightning Round [Story 1, Area 1] Complete Story 1, Area 1 from the start point with at least 150 seconds remaining
10 pts
Lightning Round [Story 1, Area 2] Complete Story 1, Area 2 from the start point with at least 120 seconds remaining
10 pts
Lightning Round [Story 1, Area 3] Complete Story 1, Area 3 from the start point with at least 200 seconds remaining
10 pts
Lightning Round [Story 1, Area 4] Complete Story 1, Area 4 from the start point with at least 150 seconds remaining
10 pts
Lightning Round [Story 1, Area 5] Complete Story 1, Area 5 from the start point with at least 150 seconds remaining
10 pts
Lightning Round [Story 2, Area 6] Complete Story 2, Area 6 from the start point with at least 50 seconds remaining
10 pts
Lightning Round [Story 2, Area 7] Complete Story 2, Area 7 from the start point with at least 150 seconds remaining
10 pts
Lightning Round [Story 2, Area 8] Complete Story 2, Area 8 from the start point with at least 180 seconds remaining
10 pts
Lightning Round [Story 2, Area 9] Complete Story 2, Area 9 from the start point with at least 180 seconds remaining
10 pts
Lightning Round [Story 2, Area 10] Complete Story 2, Area 10 from the start point with at least 60 seconds remaining
10 pts
Lightning Round [Story 3, Area 1] Complete Story 3, Area 1 from the start point with at least 100 seconds remaining
10 pts
Lightning Round [Story 3, Area 2] Complete Story 3, Area 2 from the start point with at least 60 seconds remaining
10 pts
Lightning Round [Story 3, Area 3] Complete Story 3, Area 3 from the start point with at least 180 seconds remaining
10 pts
Lightning Round [Story 3, Area 4] Complete Story 3, Area 4 from the start point with at least 120 seconds remaining
10 pts
Lightning Round [Story 3, Area 5] Complete Story 3, Area 5 from the start point with at least 120 seconds remaining
10 pts
Lightning Round [Story 4, Area 6] Complete Story 4, Area 6 from the start point with at least 30 seconds remaining
10 pts
Lightning Round [Story 4, Area 7] Complete Story 4, Area 7 from the start point with at least 120 seconds remaining
10 pts
Lightning Round [Story 4, Area 8] Complete Story 4, Area 8 from the start point with at least 150 seconds remaining
10 pts
Lightning Round [Story 4, Area 9] Complete Story 4, Area 9 from the start point with at least 150 seconds remaining
10 pts
Lightning Round [Story 4, Area 10] Complete Story 4, Area 10 from the start point with at least 30 seconds remaining
10 pts
No Time to Die Locate every time bonus on the game
10 pts
Say Hello to My Little Friend! Reach Mabu with at least 50 machinegun bullets and survive the battle that follows
25 pts
Kuwabara, Kuwabara Complete Story 1 & 2 without collecting any machinegun bullets
50 pts
Who's Afraid of a Little Thunder? Complete Story 3 & 4 without collecting any machinegun bullets
50 pts
When the Thunder Comes Clear Story 1 without using a continue
25 pts
Thunder Road Clear Story 2 without using a continue
25 pts
Thunderstruck Clear Story 3 without using a continue
50 pts
Thunder and Lightning Clear Story 4 without using a continue
50 pts

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Rolling Thunder frequently asked questions

How do I play Rolling Thunder online with a friend?

Rolling Thunder (NES/Famicom) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Rolling Thunder on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Rolling Thunder in the NES/Famicom library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Rolling Thunder netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Rolling Thunder have achievements?

Yes, Rolling Thunder has 48 achievements worth 600 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Rolling Thunder for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Rolling Thunder on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.