G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

Overview

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra is a video game adaptation of the 2009 movie of the same name. The game takes place after the movie. The Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, PlayStation 2, and PSP versions are similar, while the DS version and the mobile phone versions are different.

Among the classes included for the various characters in The Rise of Cobra include Commando, who does well at close range, Heavy Weapons, who possesses extraordinary shooting skills, but does best from a distance, and soldier, who is a balance between the two. The classic "Yo, Joe!" battle cry is in the game, being used as an invulnerability power-up when the G.I. Joe character gains access to the Accelerator Armor, allowing them to be undamaged while attacking Cobra troops and vehicles.

After the events of Operation Hiss, Duke and Scarlett travel to the Arctic and free Heavy Duty, Ripcord, and Snake Eyes from the M.A.R.S Detention Center. Also, they fight the Baroness and bring her to the Pit. In Egypt, the Joes learn that Cobra is taking the Apep's Eye (Gem), and must defeat Firefly. In the jungle, the Joes discover that Cobra is making a pyramid-like (ziggurat) building in the middle of the jungle. From there, the Joes must defeat James McCullen (who now takes the identity of Destro) at the rooftop of the pyramid building.

The game received mixed to negative scores from several websites. It achieved a Metacritic average of 42% on the Xbox 360, and 43% on the PS3.

Official trailer

Trailer. Watch on YouTube

Screenshots

Game details

Genres

Shooter

Developer

Double Helix Games

Publisher

Electronic Arts

Series

G.I. Joe

Platforms

PlayStation 3, Wii, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2

Age rating

ESRB T

Modes

Single player

Yes

Local multiplayer

No

Online multiplayer

No

Co op

No

Age ratings

GRAC

12+

ESRB

T

Release dates

Playable today

Playable offline todayYes

Single-player only, with no online features.

Online

Plays offlineYes

Credits

Region

US