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4.1 / 5

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Platform
Famicom Disk System
Genres
Action
Developers
Konami
Publishers
Konami
Release date
April 10, 1987

Summary

I first ran into *Green Beret* on the Famicom Disk System back in ’87 and was instantly hooked by its gritty, Cold‑War vibe. Unlike the NES port, this version cranks up the difficulty and sprinkles hidden underground sections throughout three stages – you have to blast specific mines to expose ladders that drop you into lower floors, a neat twist that rewards careful exploration. The combat knife stays your trusty side‑kick, but you can still snatch up a three‑shot flamethrower, a four‑shot RPG, or a trio of grenades for a burst of firepower. Enemy types range from Soviet‑styled soldiers to jet‑pack troops and even snarling German Shepherds, each demanding a different tactical approach. An invisible timer keeps the pressure on, while extra lives pop up at 30,000 and 70,000 points, encouraging you to master the relentless pace of this classic action‑platformer.

Storyline

Green Beret on the Famicom Disk System puts you in the boots of a United States special‑operations Green Beret. Deep behind enemy lines you must infiltrate a hostile military base to rescue captured comrades who are about to be executed by a firing squad. The game emphasizes your lone role as the only operative capable of reaching the prisoners in the enemy camp. Your green beret badge signals skill, strength and courage, and the mission asks whether that will be enough to get your buddies out alive.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Multiplayer

Game modes
Single