True Lies

December 31, 1994 Beam Software LJN, Acclaim Entertainment, Playtronic
Shooter
SNES Genesis/MegaDrive
About

True Lies is a top-view action shooting game based on the 1994 film of the same title that was developed by Beam Software and published by Acclaim and LJN. Four different versions of the game were released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Sega Game Gear, and the Game Boy. The home versions and portable versions were drastically different from each other, but featured similar play mechanics.
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Game Info

Release Date December 31, 1994
Developer Beam Software
Publisher LJN, Acclaim Entertainment, Playtronic
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Action