Description and Tech Sheet

Choose a hero and fight back against Cobra in this retro beat ’em up.

G.I. JOE: Wrath of Cobra
Franchise	G.I. Joe
Developer	Maple Powered Games
Publisher	indie.io, Freedom Games (Nintendo listing copyright holder)
Series	G.I. Joe
Genre	Action, Adventure, Indie, Side-scrolling beat ’em up
Description	G.I. JOE: Wrath of Cobra is a retro-inspired side‑scrolling beat ’em up based on the 1980s G.I. Joe animated universe, where players control classic G.I. Joe heroes to fight Cobra forces across multiple stages.
Game Modes	Single-player, Local co-op (2–4 players on Xbox), Shared/split screen (Xbox), Online play (reported in reviews, not platform-official listing)
Key Gameplay Features	Core Mechanics: Side-scrolling combat moving primarily left to right through stages with waves of enemies and boss encounters, punches, jabs, blocks, dashes, jumps, grabs, and throws as core moves, character-specific combos and special moves for each hero, use of temporary ranged weapons such as rifles, shotguns, and an electric gun, plus throwable enemies and interactable objects, mid-stage minibosses and final bosses drawn from Cobra leadership (e.g., Baroness, Firefly, Cobra Commander). Progression and Collectibles: Floppy disks dropped by enemies act as collectibles and currency to unlock extra content and modes. Difficulty and Balance: Multiple difficulty settings (implied by mention of challenge on lower difficulties), Double Trouble mode for increased challenge by doubling enemy counts.
Setting and Story	Universe: Based on the 1980s G.I. Joe animated series and classic toy/cartoon era. Premise: Cobra reappears with a major new threat, and the G.I. Joe team must defeat Cobra forces and leaders across various missions to save the world. Antagonists: Cobra Commander, Destro, Serpentor, Baroness, Firefly, Cobra Troopers, Vipers, Crimson Guards.
Playable Characters	Base Roster: Duke, Scarlett, Roadblock, Snake Eyes. Unlockable Characters: Gung-Ho (unlocked via floppy disks), Ripcord (unlocked via floppy disks). Reported Total: Reviews reference a cast of six heroes.
Visual and Audio	Visual Style: Retro 2D pixel-art/sprite-based graphics reminiscent of classic arcade/16-bit beat ’em ups, pre-drawn backdrops for stages. Audio: Fully voiced cutscenes according to reviews, sound effects emphasizing explosions, melee impacts, and battle atmosphere, music designed as a nostalgic homage to the 1980s G.I. Joe cartoon.
Release Info	Initial PC Release: Steam (PC), September 26 (year not explicitly stated). Xbox Release: Xbox Series X\|S (digital), November 21, 2024. Nintendo Switch Release: Available on Nintendo eShop. PlayStation Release: PlayStation 5 (and possibly PS4). Arcade Release: Dedicated arcade cabinet via exA-Arcadia.
Platforms	PC: Windows (Steam). Consoles: Xbox Series X\|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5. Arcade: exA-Arcadia-based dedicated arcade cabinet adaptation.
Technical Specs	Engine: Not explicitly stated. Max Players: Local: 2–4 on Xbox; Online: Not enumerated. PC System Requirements: Minimum: Windows 7 64-bit, Intel Core i3-2100 or AMD FX-4300, 4 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 320 (1 GB). Recommended: Windows 10 64-bit, Intel Core i5-2400 or AMD FX-6300, 4 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 (1 GB).
Multiplayer	Local Co-op: 2–4 players local co-op on Xbox. Online Co-op: Reported in reviews, exact details not available.
Rating and Classification	Age Rating: Not specified; content descriptors not detailed. Content Descriptors: Cartoon-stylized combat against human enemies with melee and ranged weapons.
Monetization	Base Price: USD $24.99 on Xbox Store. DLC: No mentioned. In-game Purchases: Not indicated.
Additional Notes	Licensing: G.I. Joe is a Hasbro brand. Arcade Cabinet: Official dedicated arcade cabinet version released through exA-Arcadia. Platform Differences: Consistent core content across platforms.