Arcade

Rolling Thunder

Rolling Thunder (ローリングサンダー?) is a side-scrolling action game produced by Namco (now known as Namco Bandai Games) originally released in 1986 as a coin-operated arcade game which ran on the Namco System 86 hardware. It was distributed internationally outside Japan by Atari Games. The player takes control of a secret agent who must rescue his female partner from a terrorist organization. Rolling Thunder was released for various computer platforms in 1987 and the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989. The original arcade game has also been included in various classic game compilations as well.

Genre: Platform
Year: 1986
Developer: Namco
Publisher: Namco
Players: 2

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Achievements

21 achievements · 366 total points

The Hunt for Lyla Begins Clear Story 1 Area 1 using default settings
5 pts
Searching the Warehouse Clear Story 1 Area 2 using default settings
5 pts
Cave Stroll Clear Story 1 Area 3 using default settings
5 pts
The Ground is Lava Clear Story 1 Area 4 using default settings
10 pts
Where's Geldra? Clear Story 1 Area 5 using default settings
10 pts
Deja Vu Clear Story 2 Area 6 using default settings
10 pts
Warehouse Hunting Clear Story 2 Area 7 using default settings
10 pts
Secrets of the Cave Clear Story 2 Area 8 using default settings
10 pts
Geldra Defeated at Last Clear Story 2 Area 10 using default settings
50 pts
Flame On Clear Story 2 Area 9 using default settings
25 pts
Unstoppable Albatross Clear the first story without using a continue using default settings
50 pts
Undefeatable Albatross Clear the second story without using a continue using default settings
100 pts
Emu Clear Story 1 Area 1 with 42 or more seconds remaining on the timer using default settings
5 pts
Efficient Shooting in the Warehouse Clear Story 1 Area 2 firing 45 or less bullets using default settings
5 pts
Ostrich Clear Story 1 Area 3 with 52 or more seconds remaining on the timer using default settings
5 pts
Efficient Shooting in the Volcano Clear Story 1 Area 4 firing 70 or less bullets using default settings
10 pts
Road Runner Clear Story 1 Area 5 with 45 or more seconds remaining on the timer using default settings
10 pts
Eagle Get a score of 50000 or greater
10 pts
Condor Get a score of 100000 or greater
25 pts
Machine Power Grab a machine gun
1 pts
Bullet Hoarder Hold onto 255 or more regular bullets
5 pts

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Rolling Thunder frequently asked questions

How do I play Rolling Thunder online with a friend?

Rolling Thunder (Arcade) 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 Arcade 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 21 achievements worth 366 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.