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Game Info
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genres
- Platformer
- Player Perspective
- Side view
- Developers
- Eden Entertainment Software · Elite Systems · Data East · MotiveTime Ltd
- Publishers
- Takara · New World Computing · MotiveTime Ltd · G-MODE · Elite Systems · Data East · Tec Toy
- Release date
- December 31, 1991
Summary
Caveman Ninja, often called Joe & Mac, drops you into a fast‑paced run‑and‑gun arcade where two cavemen battle dinosaurs and rival tribes. The game shines in its simultaneous two‑player mode, letting friends swing clubs, hurl boomerangs, and fire flint projectiles side by side.
Beyond the basic arsenal you’ll find fire, electricity, stone wheels and other quirky weapons, while a unique health meter slowly drains even when you’re not taking hits – a constant reminder to keep moving. In some versions the two characters can even hurt each other, adding a playful layer of chaos.
The action spans six distinct stages, each ending with a boss that opens multiple routes. After the final showdown you can pick one of three exits, each delivering a slightly different ending, and a handful of hidden bonus levels reward exploration.
Bright, chunky sprites and fluid animation give the prehistoric world a surprisingly modern feel, making every run feel fresh and encouraging you to chase high scores again and again.
Storyline
Caveman Ninja, known in the West as Joe & Mac, follows the green‑haired Joe and the blue‑haired Mac as they trek through six prehistoric stages to rescue their captured "Cave Babes" from massive dinosaurs. The duo battles rival cavemen and a host of ancient hazards while trying to free the women who have been kidnapped by a hostile tribe.
In the original Japanese arcade version the game opens with a striking cut‑scene: the two heroes burst into a hut and emerge dragging the cavewomen by their hair, setting a gritty tone for the adventure.
After the final boss is defeated, players are presented with three possible exits, each leading to a slightly different ending that reflects the choice made at the conclusion of the rescue.
Edited by Maya Carter
Arcade Machine
- Developers
- Data East
- Machine Style
- Upright
- Control Panel
- Multi-player
- Input Devices
- Joystick · Buttons
- Screen Orientation
- Landscape
- Sound
- Mono · Stereo
Multiplayer
- Game modes
- Cooperative
Alternative Titles
- Tatakae Genshijin Short
- Joe & Mac Alternative
- Caveman Ninja Alternative
- Joe and Mac Alternative
- Caveman Ninja: Joe & Mac Alternative
- Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja Alternative
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