Action Force: International Heroes

December 31, 1987 Gang of Five Virgin Games
Shooter Arcade
C64 ZXS ACPC
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Action Force: International Heroes is a video game released by Virgin Games in 1987 for the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64, and in 1988 for the Amstrad CPC. The game is set in the world of the Action Force (G.I. Joe) toys by Hasbro. The ZX Spectrum version of the game differs notably from the Commodore and Amstrad versions.
Storyline

The enemy Cobra has launched a surprise attack on the island of Botsneda. In the panic of the evacuation, secret information has been left behind in the eastern sector.
The enemy's grip is tightening, and an immediate raid is needed to recover the vital data. Here's a job for Action Force...
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Game Info

Release Date December 31, 1987
Developer Gang of Five
Publisher Virgin Games
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Side view
Themes Action