원제:The Poseidon Adventure (1972, 20th Century Fox)
감독: 로널드 님 (Ronald Neame)
주연: 진 해크먼 · 어니스트 보그나인 · 레드 버튼스 · 셸리 윈터스
수상: 1973년 제45회 아카데미 주제가상 및 특수촬영효과상 수상
1976년 가을, 국제극장에서 다시 상영된 **《포세이돈 어드벤처(The Poseidon Adventure)》**는 배가 뒤집히는 재난보다 더 큰 인간의 내면적 전복을 그린 영화였다.
새해를 맞아 뉴욕에서 그리스로 향하던 호화 여객선 ‘포세이돈호’가 항해 도중 거대한 해저 지진에 휘말려 순식간에 전복된다. 객실은 천장이 바닥이 되고, 수백 명의 승객들이 암흑 속에 갇힌다. 생존자들은 서로 협력하며 탈출구를 찾지만, 위기 속에서 인간의 이기심과 용기, 희생이 교차한다. 진 해크먼이 연기한 스콧 신부는 남은 사람들을 이끌어 ‘위쪽’, 즉 뒤집힌 선박의 바닥 방향으로 탈출을 시도한다. 하지만 그 여정은 끝없는 절망과 선택의 연속이었다.
가장 충격적인 순간은 단연 연회장이 한순간에 뒤집히는 장면이다. 거대한 파도가 들이치며 샹들리에가 아래로 떨어지고, 순식간에 천장이 바닥이 되는 비현실적인 혼란이 압도적으로 표현된다. 그리고 마지막, 스콧 신부가 밸브를 붙잡고 자신을 희생하는 장면은 절망 속에서도 인간이 지닌 숭고한 희망을 상징한다. 불길 속에서 들려오는 그의 기도 — “신이여, 제발 이들을 살려주소서!” — 는 지금도 강렬한 여운을 남긴다.
이 영화는 한국에서 1974년 2월 국제·명보극장에서 최초 개봉된 이후, 3년 뒤인 1976년 가을에 재상영 (“가을 명화 특별 감상회”) 형식으로 다시 걸렸다.
이 재개봉은 당시 한국에서 ‘외화 명작 재상영 붐’이 일던 시기와 맞물려, 재난영화 특유의 현장감과 대형 극장 사운드를 앞세운 홍보가 인상적이었다.
중국 청년 탕룽(이소룡) 은 로마의 중국 식당을 돕기 위해 유럽으로 향한다. 그러나 그곳은 현지 마피아의 위협에 시달리고 있었고, 탕룽은 이들을 상대로 맞선다. 서툰 언어와 낯선 환경 속에서도 그는 점차 자신의 무술 실력을 드러낸다. 결국 마피아의 최고 용병 콜트(척 노리스) 와 로마 콜로세움에서 운명의 결투를 벌인다. 치열한 싸움 끝에 탕룽은 승리하지만, 쓰러진 적을 덮어주며 떠난다 — 무인의 존엄을 남긴 채.
⚔ 인상 깊은 장면
콜로세움 결투 이소룡과 척 노리스의 실전 같은 대결 장면은 영화사를 대표하는 명장면으로, 단순한 액션이 아니라 무도(武道)의 철학이 담긴 장면이다.
탕룽의 성장 처음엔 순박하고 어색한 청년이었지만, 위기 속에서 한 인간이자 무인으로 완성되어 간다.
엔딩의 여운 “이긴 자의 비애” — 싸움에서 이겼지만 마음에 남은 것은 고요한 슬픔뿐이었다.
🎬 전설은 스스로 만든다
이소룡은 단 한 편의 영화에서 감독, 각본, 무술 연출을 모두 직접 맡았다. 그 작품이 바로 《맹룡과강》이다. 이 영화는 단순한 액션이 아니라, 무도(武道) 의 철학이 담긴 이소룡의 인생 선언문에 가깝다.
🎥 로마, 그리고 전설이 된 무허가 촬영
1972년 여름, 이소룡은 실제 로마 콜로세움 주변에서 무허가 촬영을 감행했다. 허가를 받지 못했기에 팀은 경찰의 순찰 공백을 노려 새벽마다 촬영을 진행했고, 그 결과는 영화사에 길이 남을 장면이 되었다. 콜로세움의 고대 석벽 사이에서 펼쳐지는 동양 무술의 리듬은 그 자체로 하나의 예술이었다.
⚔ 세기의 대결 — 이소룡 vs 척 노리스
《맹룡과강》의 백미는 단연 이소룡과 척 노리스의 결투 장면이다. 대역도, 과장된 편집도 없다. 두 무술가의 진짜 호흡과 기술, 그리고 무인의 존엄이 그대로 담겼다. 이 장면은 지금도 “무술 영화 사상 가장 완성도 높은 리얼 격투씬”으로 평가받는다.
🧘 철학 — 자신을 이기는 길
이소룡은 영화 속 탕룽의 입을 빌려 말한다.
“무술은 상대를 이기기 위함이 아니라, 자신을 이기는 길이다.”
그의 주먹은 빠르지만, 그 안에는 분노가 아닌 깨달음이 있었다. 《맹룡과강》은 승리보다 더 깊은 싸움, 자신과의 싸움을 그린 영화다.
1976년 9월, 국도극장에서 재개봉된 이 작품은 “이소룡 최대의 걸작! 로마를 뒤흔든 용의 발톱!”이라는 카피와 함께 관객들의 가슴을 다시 불태웠다. 50년이 지난 지금도, 그 용의 울음소리는 여전히 스크린 위에서 살아 숨쉰다.
고대 이집트, 노예로 태어난 히브리인 모세(찰턴 헤스턴) 는 왕자로 자라지만, 자신이 억압받는 민족의 일원임을 깨닫는다. 그는 이집트를 떠나 신의 부름을 받고, 바로에게 맞서 히브리 민족을 해방시키는 사명을 맡게 된다. 홍해가 갈라지고, 불기둥이 하늘을 가르며 모세는 하나님의 계시를 받아 십계(十誡) 를 돌판에 새긴다.
인상 깊은 장면
홍해의 기적 모세가 지팡이를 들자 거대한 바다가 갈라지며 길이 열리는 장면은 지금 봐도 감탄이 나올 만큼 웅장하다. 당시 기술로 구현한 이 장면은 영화 특수효과의 역사에 길이 남았다.
신과 인간의 대화 신의 목소리가 하늘을 울리고, 모세가 계명을 새기는 장면은 종교를 넘어 인간의 도덕적 각성을 상징한다.
람세스와의 대결 권력과 신앙, 인간의 오만함이 부딪히는 장면으로 당시 할리우드의 대서사적 힘을 그대로 느낄 수 있다.
🏛 1976년 재개봉의 의미
1970년대 중반, 외화 명화 재상영 붐이 일던 시기. 〈포세이돈 어드벤처〉, 〈벤허〉와 함께 〈십계〉 역시 다시 극장가를 찾으며 “고전의 감동을 되살린 특별 상영회”로 자리 잡았다. 서울극장의 대형 스크린에 펼쳐진 홍해의 장면은 당시 관객들에게 단순한 영화가 아닌 신앙적 체험이었다.
“하나님이 주신 열 가지 계명”이라는 문구처럼 〈십계〉는 단순한 성서 영화가 아니라, 인간의 정의와 도덕, 그리고 믿음의 근원을 되짚는 불멸의 고전이다.
1976년 9월, 서울극장에서 울려 퍼진 모세의 외침 —
“Let my people go!” 그 목소리는 지금도 세대를 넘어 울림을 준다.
1976년 가을의 극장가는 단순히 ‘신작을 보는 곳’이 아니라, 과거의 명작을 다시 불러내고 관객과 재회하는 장(場)이 되었습니다.
In the early 1990s, few games defined the golden era of the Sega Mega Drive quite like this one — a legendary belt-scrolling action classic.
Relive the epic battles of Golden Axe on the Sega Genesis — from magic-wielding heroes to Death Adder’s final showdown
It’s Golden Axe, developed by Sega. Known to many as “The Golden Axe”, this game’s title might be a bit misleading — since the main hero wields a sword, not an axe. So… is the dwarf the real protagonist here?
Basic Controls
A Button: Magic Attack B Button: Standard Attack C Button: Jump D-Pad (double-tap forward): Run Run + B: Running Attack Jump + B: Jump Attack B + C: Heavy Attack
If you’re a fellow middle-aged retro gamer like me, always maximize your LIFE bar to 5. Enemies can gang up on you and melt your HP in seconds — so always go in fully loaded.
And of course, seasoned veterans like us never pick Beginner Mode. Our pride won’t allow it. Choose ARCADE.
Selecting THE DUEL puts you into a one-on-one battle against a series of enemies — a fun challenge if you’re confident in your skills.
Each character’s magic has its own elemental theme:
The male warrior wields explosive-type magic. His ultimate attack is a volcanic eruption.
The female warrior commands fire magic. Her final spell is a devastating dragon flame.
The axe-wielding dwarf channels lightning. His top-tier magic unleashes multi-strike thunderbolts.
Death Adder — no, not Darth Vader — invades the royal castle and captures the king and princess.
And of course, the ever-popular trope continues: off we go to rescue the princess!
Oops… accidentally triggered a magic attack instead of a normal strike. Using your precious magic on two small minions? Painful mistake.
Ah yes — the thieving gnomes. Attack them to collect magic potion jars, essential for powering up your spells.
Wait a minute… isn’t that the same creature from Altered Beast? Yep. It’s the exact same sprite.
The boss of Stage 1 is the Bad Brothers duo. Seeing such a massive boss character moving around was truly mind-blowing at the time.
Coming from 8-bit systems with tiny sprites, this was 16-bit power on full display.
A well-timed volcanic blast takes care of them nicely.
Ah, here come the generous gnomes again with more items. Don’t forget to stock up!
OUR SWORN ENEMY DEATH ADDER IS IN HIS CASTLE. WE’LL TAKE A SHORTCUT THROUGH THE TURTLE VILLAGE.
Stage 2: Turtle Village Use your dash attacks to knock enemies off the cliffs — it’s the fastest way to clear them.
The villagers scream and flee as chaos unfolds.
Purple-clad warriors swoop in riding dragons. Knock them off their mounts and claim the beasts for yourself — mounted attacks are powerful, so take advantage!
The bosses here are the Green Sisters.
Don’t be fooled by their looks — they’re deadly!
After defeating them, thieving dwarves return — but this time green ones appear, dropping meat to restore your health. Delicious!
THE VILLAGE WAS ON THE BACK OF A GIANT TURTLE.
THE TURTLE TAKES US SOUTH, ACROSS THE SEA.
The background suddenly resembles a turtle shell…
Oh — there’s its face!
One shoulder tackle from this brute will send you flying.
Stage 3 Boss: A towering knight wielding a gigantic sword. Getting hit hurts.
Unleash your volcanic magic once again to finish the stage.
After the battle, the thieving gnomes arrive once more with health and magic refills. Much appreciated.
WE HAVE GONE IN CLOSE VICINITY OF THE CASTLE. BUT THE WAY IS PACKED BY ENEMY LINES. WE MUST DARE THE “FIEND’S PATH” TO REACH THE CASTLE.
Hmm… why do all the enemies look like palette-swapped versions of previous ones?
Ah — skeletal enemies appear! At least there’s some variety now.
The black knights and skeletons can overwhelm you quickly. They’re the bosses of Stage 4. Use shoulder tackles and stay mobile to survive.
After a hard-fought day, the gnomes return once more with much-needed recovery items. Hang in there!
THE “FIEND’S PATH” WAS A GREAT GREAT EAGLE. WE ARE TAKEN ACROSS THE SKIES TO THE CASTLE. NOW THE FINAL BATTLE BEGINS.
A giant eagle face looms in the background. Knock skeletons off the cliffs for an easier fight.
For its time, the 16-bit pixel art looked absolutely stunning — and even today, it’s a true masterpiece of spritework.
“Stop attacking me, lady in red! I’m dying here!”
Wait… aren’t you the boss from Stage 3? Oh… you’re just red now. Enough with the color swaps already!
The gnomes, sensing the final battle, shower you with resources like never before.
“So you’re the boss, huh? Well, first things first — take this!”
Wait, is that the same giant from before… now with a helmet and axe? Didn’t I say no more costume changes?
Fine then — volcanic eruption to the face! …Wait, he’s still alive?
The boss uses lightning magic. Jump to dodge it and use shoulder tackles for a quick takedown.
At last, the king and princess are freed.
The king — or maybe your future father-in-law — winces in pain. 😅
“TAKE MY UTMOST GRATITUDE FOR OUT RESCUE.” says the princess.
“I THANK YOU AND YOUR COURAGE. FOR IT HAD RID OF DEATH ADDER AND HIDEOUT PLOT” she continues.
But… but why ‘however’ now?
“BUT I HAVE A FEELING THAT HE MIGHT HAVE BEEN TAKING ORDERS.”
“COME TO THINK OF IT, NOT A FEW TIMES DID HE DISAPPEAR INTO THAT DOOR!”
Why are you telling me this now?! That’s scope creep, princess! The project brief said “defeat Death Adder.” Anything beyond that requires a change order!
“WILL YOU NOT GO INTO BATTLE FOR ME, ONCE AGAIN?”
Fine. This one’s on the house. 💸
“Yes, my lady!”
The hero walks through the door — like a salaryman heading back to the office for unexpected overtime after dinner.
Tip: Knock enemies off the cliff on the left side for an easier fight.
Ah, so you’re the real boss!
Wait — you use magic too?
What’s this? Lightning magic?!
And now dragon fire?! Yep — one hit from that and you lose a life instantly.
Ignore the skeletons — they don’t die. Focus on the final boss. Attack relentlessly before he can cast his spells. Dodge and shoulder tackle repeatedly. Yes, save-state abuse may be required. 😅
“THANK YOU GALLANT ONE! NOW THE PEOPLE WILL BE ABLE TO LIVE,”
“TO BUILD,TO PROSPER IN PEACE. MAY YOU BE TITLED, THE GRAND MASTER”
Just a title? Really?
“GUARDIANS OF THE KINGDOM! NOW PREPARE FOR A FEAST! GRAND FEAST!”
“TO PRAISE YOUR ACT OF BRAVERY AND DEEDS OF COURAGE.”
Praise is nice… but how about something more tangible?
“FINALLY, YOU HAVE DEFEATED ALL OF THE EVIL CLAN. THE LAND SHALL REVIVE IN PEACE AND THE PEOPLE WILL TALK OF YOUR DEEDS AS A LEGEND IN THE YEARS TO COME.”
All I’m saying is… a reward would be nice.
The game ends by showing information about all the characters you met.
Letters fly across the screen…
Soldiers toss them skyward…
##################################
…forming the staff credits.
GAME OVER!
Thanks for reading this long journey. Enjoy your retro gaming adventures!
주연: 스티브 맥퀸 (Steve McQueen), 더스틴 호프만 (Dustin Hoffman)
장르: 드라마 / 모험 / 실화
대한민국 개봉: 📅 1979년 5월
실화를 바탕으로 한 강렬한 인간 의지의 이야기로, 자유를 향한 불굴의 정신을 상징합니다.
스티브 맥퀸의 묵직한 연기와 더스틴 호프만의 섬세한 연기가 조화를 이루며 명작 반열에 올랐습니다.
1970년대 대표적인 감옥 탈출 영화이자, 이후 수많은 영화와 드라마에 영향을 미쳤습니다.
프랑스에서 살인 누명을 쓰고 악명 높은 감옥으로 보내진 앙리 “빠삐용” 샤리에르는 탈출을 포기하지 않고 수차례 시도한다. 그 과정에서 위조범 루이 드가와 깊은 우정을 쌓으며 인간의 자유 의지와 존엄성을 지켜나간다. 수십 년의 고난 끝에 결국 그는 감옥 섬을 탈출해 자유를 향한 길에 오른다.
독방에 갇힌 빠삐용이 미쳐가는 듯한 상황 속에서도 자유를 향한 희망을 놓지 않는 장면과 마지막 cliff 탈출에서 바다로 몸을 던지는 결단과 해방의 순간은 영화사의 명장면으로 꼽힙니다.
당시 국내 언론은 “절망 속에서도 꺼지지 않는 인간의 희망”이라는 메시지에 주목하며 높은 평가를 내렸습니다.
워싱턴 D.C.에 사는 소녀 리건은 갑작스러운 이상 행동과 초자연적 현상에 시달리기 시작합니다. 의학적으로 해결할 수 없는 사건 앞에서 어머니는 가톨릭 교회의 도움을 요청하고, 두 명의 신부가 ‘구마 의식(엑소시즘)’을 시도한다. 극한의 대결 끝에 악마를 몰아내지만, 신부는 자신의 생명을 희생하며 소녀를 구한다.
인상깊은 명장면은 다음과 같습니다.
침대 위에서 몸이 들려오르는 장면
거꾸로 걸어 내려오는 ‘스파이더 워크’
“더 파워 오브 크라이스트 컴펠즈 유(The power of Christ compels you)!”라는 구마 장면 대사
영화는 1973년 미국 개봉 당시 전 세계적으로 충격과 센세이션을 일으켰으나, 한국에서는 검열·수입 심의 절차로 인해 약 3년이 지난 1976년 6월에서야 극장에 걸렸습니다.
개봉 당시 “지금까지 본 적 없는 공포”라는 슬로건으로 홍보되었고, 청소년 관람불가 등급으로 상영되었습니다.
1970년대 한국 극장가에서 이례적으로 장기 상영하며 큰 화제를 모았고, 일부 관객이 쇼크로 실신했다는 신문 보도도 있었을 만큼 충격적인 영화로 회자되었습니다.
1979년 5월과 6월은 휴머니즘의 철학적 충격과 초자연이라는 심리적 충격을 주는 극장가 였습니다.
🎬 한국 개봉: 1976년 3월 🎥 원제: From Russia with Love (1963, 영국) 🎞️ 감독: 테렌스 영 (Terence Young) 🎭 출연: 숀 코네리(제임스 본드), 다니엘라 비앙키, 로버트 쇼
『007 소련에서의 탈출』은 제임스 본드 시리즈의 두 번째 작품으로, 1963년에 제작된 클래식 스파이 영화입니다. 한국에서는 외화 개봉이 늦었던 당시 사정으로 인해 무려 13년 뒤인 1976년 3월에 극장에 걸렸고, 당시 제목이 바로 우리가 아는 “007 소련에서의 탈출”입니다.
이 작품은 이후 시리즈의 화려한 첨단 장비나 초현실적인 액션과 달리, 정통 첩보 영화의 분위기를 충실히 담고 있으며, 냉전기의 스파이 전쟁을 본격적으로 다뤘다는 점에서 지금도 높은 평가를 받고 있습니다.
MI6는 소련의 암호 해독기 렉터를 확보하기 위해 제임스 본드를 이스탄불로 파견하지만 이 작전 뒤에는 본드를 함정에 빠뜨리려는 범죄 조직 스펙터의 음모가 숨어 있다. 본드는 소련 정보원 타티아나와 협력해 추격전과 암살 위협 속에서 암호기를 확보하며, 오리엔트 익스프레스에서의 결투는 명장면으로 남는다.
🥇 1. 오리엔트 익스프레스 열차 결투 장면
본드와 스펙터의 암살자 그랜트(Red Grant) 가 객실 안에서 벌이는 일대일 결투는 시리즈 역사상 가장 긴장감 넘치는 명장면으로 꼽힙니다. 총 대신 맨몸 격투와 지능 싸움으로 이어지는 이 장면은 스파이 영화 특유의 서스펜스와 리얼리즘을 완벽하게 보여줍니다.
🥈 2. 이스탄불 첩보 작전 시퀀스
본드가 터키 현지 요원 케림 베이와 협력해 소련 대사관을 잠입하고 렉터 암호 해독기를 훔쳐 탈출하는 작전 장면은 클래식 첩보 영화의 정수를 보여줍니다. 숨 막히는 긴장감, 세밀한 위장 작전, 그리고 추격전이 교차하며 본드의 프로페셔널한 면모가 돋보이는 순간입니다.
🥉 3. 헬리콥터 & 보트 추격전 클라이맥스
후반부 본드가 스펙터의 추격을 피해 헬리콥터와 보트로 이어지는 액션 장면은 당시 기술로는 최고 수준의 스펙터클을 자랑했습니다. 특히 헬리콥터를 향해 소총을 쏘아 격추시키는 장면은 오늘날까지도 시리즈 팬들이 꼽는 통쾌한 순간 중 하나입니다.
스펙터 조직이 처음으로 본격적으로 등장하며 이후 시리즈 세계관의 핵심이 되며 ‘007 시리즈 최고의 명작’으로 손꼽히며, 훗날 수많은 스파이 영화에 영향을 주게됩니다.
한국에서는 1976년 3월, 외화 수입 및 검열 문제로 뒤늦게 개봉되어 “007 소련에서의 탈출”이라는 제목으로 개봉이 됩니다.
🎬 한국 개봉: 1979년 4월 🎥 원제: Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971, 미국) 🎞️ 감독: 돈 테일러 (Don Taylor) 🎭 출연: 로디 맥도웰, 킴 헌터, 브래드포드 딜먼
『속혹성탈출』은 고전 SF 명작 ‘혹성탈출(Planet of the Apes)’ 시리즈의 3번째 작품으로, 전작과 달리 이야기의 무대가 미래의 원숭이 행성 → 과거의 지구로 바뀌는 독특한 전개를 보여줍니다.
1971년 미국 개봉 당시 큰 화제를 모았으며, 한국에서는 8년 뒤인 1979년 4월 개봉되어 당시 SF 영화 붐을 이어갔습니다.
지능을 가진 침팬지 과학자 지라(Zira) 와 코넬리우스(Cornelius) 가 핵폭발 직전의 원숭이 행성에서 탈출해 타임슬립을 통해 20세기 지구에 도착하고 처음에는 “말하는 원숭이”로 환영받지만, 그들의 미래에 대한 증언이 인류의 공포를 불러일으키면서 정부의 위협을 받게 된다. 두 원숭이는 인간의 공격을 피해 도망치지만, 비극적인 결말이 기다리고 있고, 이 사건은 훗날 인류와 유인원의 전쟁으로 이어지는 운명을 예고한다.
🥇 지구에 착륙한 원숭이들의 등장 장면 – 우주 캡슐이 바다에 떨어지고 말하는 침팬지가 나타나는 순간, 인간들이 받는 충격과 놀라움은 시리즈 전환점을 상징합니다.
🥈 지라의 청문회 장면 – 지능을 가진 유인원이 인간 사회에서 심문받는 모습은 철저히 풍자적이며, 인간과 타자의 관계를 날카롭게 비추는 명장면입니다.
🥉 비극적인 마지막 – 코넬리우스와 지라의 운명은 눈물 없이는 볼 수 없는 장면이며, 이후 시리즈 전개를 위한 중요한 연결고리가 됩니다.
시리즈 최초로 “타임슬립 설정”을 도입해 스토리를 새롭게 확장시킨 작품이며 인간과 유인원 관계를 풍자적 사회 비판으로 그려내며 철학적 깊이를 더하고 전작보다 대규모 전투는 줄었지만 감정·메시지 중심 서사로 진화한 지점입니다.
🎬 한국 개봉: 1979년 4월 🎥 원제: Ben-Hur (1959, 미국) 🎞️ 감독: 윌리엄 와일러 (William Wyler) 🎭 출연: 찰턴 헤스턴, 스티븐 보이드, 잭 호킨스, 휴 그리피스
『벤허』는 1959년 제작된 미국의 초대형 역사 서사극으로, 성서 시대를 배경으로 한 인간의 신앙, 복수, 용서, 구원을 그린 작품입니다. 개봉 당시 11개의 아카데미상을 휩쓸며 영화사에 길이 남은 명작으로 자리 잡았고, 한국에서는 무려 20년 뒤인 1979년 4월에서야 정식 개봉되었습니다.
압도적인 스케일, 웅장한 음악, 그리고 지금 봐도 눈을 의심할 만큼 정교한 세트와 스턴트는 당시 영화 기술의 정점을 보여줍니다.
고귀한 유대 귀족 유다 벤허는 어릴 적 친구였던 로마 장교 메살라의 배신으로 가족과 재산을 모두 잃고 노예로 전락하고 벤허는 혹독한 노예 생활 끝에 자유를 얻고 복수를 다짐하며 로마 전차 경기장에서 메살라와 운명을 건 대결을 펼친다. 그러나 복수의 끝에서 그는 예수의 사랑과 용서의 가르침을 깨닫고 새로운 삶의 길을 선택한다.
🥇 전차 경기 장면 – 약 15분간 이어지는 이 명장면은 지금까지도 영화사 최고의 액션 시퀀스로 꼽히며, 실제 말과 전차를 이용한 실감나는 촬영으로 전설이 되었습니다.
🥈 갤리선 노예 장면 – 벤허가 노예로 전락해 노를 젓는 장면은 인간의 절망과 인내를 강렬하게 보여주며, 이후 자유를 향한 서사의 시작점이 됩니다.
🥉 예수와의 만남 – 복수로 가득 찬 벤허가 예수의 자비를 통해 변화하는 순간은 영화 전체를 관통하는 신앙과 구원의 메시지를 상징합니다.
아카데미상 11관왕을 거머쥐고 복수에서 구원이라는 고전 서사 구조를 완벽하게 구현한 인간드라마입니다.
🎬 한국 개봉: 1976년 4월 🎥 원제: Plein Soleil (1960, 프랑스/이탈리아) 🎞️ 감독: 르네 클레망 (René Clément) 🎭 출연: 알랭 들롱, 모리스 로네, 마리 라포레
원작은 1960년에 제작되었지만, 한국에서는 외화 수입과 검열 문제로 인해 1976년 4월에 극장에서 처음 정식 개봉되었습니다.
『태양은 가득히』는 전설적인 작가 패트리샤 하이스미스의 소설 The Talented Mr. Ripley를 원작으로 한 작품으로, 알랭 들롱을 세계적인 스타 반열에 올려놓은 영화입니다. 섬세한 심리 묘사와 치밀한 서스펜스, 이탈리아 지중해를 배경으로 한 눈부신 영상미가 어우러져 지금까지도 프랑스 범죄 영화의 고전으로 꼽히죠.
한국에서는 1976년 4월 개봉되며 “프랑스 누아르의 정수”로 많은 관객에게 깊은 인상을 남겼습니다.
가난한 청년 톰 리플리는 부유한 친구 필립을 미국으로 데려오라는 부탁을 받고 이탈리아로 향하지만 필립의 화려한 삶과 연인에 대한 질투, 부에 대한 욕망에 사로잡힌 톰은 살인을 저지르고 그의 신분을 빼앗는다. 완벽한 범죄를 꿈꾸지만 점점 덜미가 잡히기 시작하면서 긴장감 넘치는 결말로 치닫는다.
🥇 요트 위의 살해 장면 – 한없이 푸른 지중해 한가운데에서 벌어지는 살인 사건은 영화의 서늘한 심리를 극대화하며, 톰의 욕망이 폭발하는 순간입니다.
🥈 필립의 신분을 차지하는 톰 – 서류, 서명, 습관까지 완벽히 흉내 내며 다른 사람의 삶을 살아가는 장면은 관객에게 섬뜩한 몰입감을 줍니다.
🥉 긴장감 넘치는 결말 – 완벽하다고 믿었던 계획이 서서히 무너지는 결말은 지금 봐도 놀라운 반전과 여운을 남깁니다.
범죄의 동기부터 들키지 않으려는 심리를 세밀하게 그려내고 알랭 들롱의 스타 탄생작이 되었으며 냉철하고 매혹적인 연기로 세계적인 배우로 발돋움한 작품입니다. 1960년대 유럽 영화 특유의 세련된 연출과 지중해 풍경이 어우러진 고전 걸작입니다.
Today we’re diving into one of the most unique and unforgettable games of the early 1990s — Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker for the Sega Mega Drive (known as the Genesis in the U.S.). Developed by SEGA in 1990, this game was based on the Moonwalker movie — and yes, the King of Pop himself was directly involved in its development and supervision.
You control Michael Jackson as the star of the show, combining signature dance moves, iconic music, and stylish action — all wrapped up in one wild 16-bit experience.
And instead of rescuing a kidnapped princess (a tired old trope), this time you’re saving kidnapped children. Oh… wait, I guess the “kidnapping” part hasn’t changed after all. 😅
🎮 Basic Controls
A Button – Magic: Turn, break walls, open manhole covers.
With a blue energy gauge: Hold to perform the dance attack.
With a yellow gauge: Hold to throw MJ’s hat as a weapon.
B Button – Attack:
With blue/yellow gauge: Magic attack (area damage).
With red gauge: Basic melee attack.
C Button – Jump
B + C – Jump Attack
Up on D-pad: Open doors, trunks, windows, enter caves, use warp pads, ride elevators.
Diagonal Up/Down: Climb ladders.
Your energy gauge changes from blue → yellow → red as you take damage, and your attack power decreases with it.
MJ starts with two lives, so use them wisely!
🕹️ Game Flow
Each stage shows the number of children you need to rescue. They’re hidden everywhere — behind doors, in trunks, windows, trash cans, even manholes. Once all are saved, a chimpanzee appears, climbs onto MJ’s shoulder, and points the way to the boss. Defeat the boss’s henchmen to clear the stage.
Alright then — let’s go save those kids!
The opening scene shows off what a 16-bit console can really do. Back in grade school, my jaw dropped the first time I saw this.
Throw a coin into the jukebox and the stage lights up — an awesome cinematic intro! “Smooth Criminal” starts playing, and suddenly you’re reliving a scene straight from the movie.
You’ll spot a crying child tucked away in a corner. Just walk up to them and they’re automatically rescued. They immediately run off-screen, completely ignoring the enemies. “Alright kid, take care of yourself then!”
Look for club doors — stand in front of them and press Up to make Michael open them with his trademark flourish. There could be a child… or a group of enemies waiting inside.
Once you’ve rescued all the children, a monkey appears and climbs onto Michael’s shoulder, pointing toward the boss’s location. Head there, and the boss will appear briefly, taunt you, then send his goons to attack.
When your energy gauge is blue, hold the magic button and Michael will spin continuously — then break into a dazzling dance number. The enemies stop fighting and join him on stage!
This is pure cinematic magic. The first time I saw it, I thought, “I’m so glad I was born to witness this.”
Michael and the enemies perform the iconic anti-gravity lean. When the dance ends, the enemies collapse from exhaustion, and the stage is cleared.
We’re still on Stage 1, specifically 1-2.
Notice how the rescued children always run off on their own? Must be tough being a one-man rescue team.
This woman will briefly block your path as you walk by — but you can’t attack her.
The monkey once again guides you toward your next destination.
The boss taunts you again: “Ha ha! You’ll never catch me!”
Funny how these guys always end up on their knees saying, “I’m sorry…”
And of course, Michael unleashes the anti-gravity dance again.
Still on Stage 1-3 — this club is massive.
There was one child here I could not find for ages — I almost threw the controller. Climb onto the pool table and press Up to open a hidden window. At last — the missing kid appears. Thanks for hiding so well!
See that folded ladder? Jump and press Up + Attack to release it.
Perfect. Now press diagonal up to climb. Easy, right? For us old-school gamers, ladders are no problem… even if diagonal input is a pain.
And yes… the boss shows up just to talk, then disappears again.
This time, finish the fight with a few quick hits and a well-aimed hat throw.
Welcome to Round 2 — the stages are getting longer. My eyes and wrists are already begging for mercy.
Michael pops open car trunks to save kidnapped children from street thugs.
Jump over bright cars and walls to access hidden areas.
Open trash cans — kids might be hiding inside.
And there’s the boss again… just talking. Again.
After another dance party, the thugs sheepishly walk away.
This time, car trunks are the main mechanic.
Michael methodically checks every trunk in the area.
The boss returns again — with the same dialogue.
When you start a dance party, enemies get shy and run off. Just pick them off one by one and finish with a hat throw.
In this stage, manhole covers are key.
Where are those last two kids? Nowhere in sight…
Stand on the manhole cover and use the magic spin — the lid flies off and you can enter the sewer. Jump to climb back out later.
Another boss appears out of nowhere. Maybe he’s just a puppet?
Now Michael hosts a dance party with dogs. After the show, deliver the punches of justice to finish the stage.
Time for a zombie stage — with “Billie Jean” playing in the background!
Zombies jump back to their original positions after being hit. Attack once, wait for the jump, and hit them again in a repeating pattern.
Michael even dances with the zombies.
When will the boss actually fight?
Michael throws a second dance party anyway.
Stage 3-2 features a boss fight with a zombie that splits into body and legs, attacking separately.
If you rescue a certain hidden child first, a meteor will strike. When it hits Michael, he transforms into a giant robot. He can now fly and fire homing missiles with the magic button. Use diagonal down attacks to hit shorter enemies.
You can hang from a tree by jumping onto it.
From that hanging position, jump again to launch yourself forward.
Oh, it’s you again… just send your minions already!
A dance party doesn’t end the fight this time.
Two zombies appear and split apart. Even their legs cause damage on contact. Attack one side, then quickly spin-dash to the other. Alternate attacks back and forth.
This is the final stage of Round 3.
Once you rescue all the kids, the boss appears again — followed by a swarm of zombies.
Dodge with spin turns and take them out one by one. Eventually, you’ll clear the stage.
Welcome to Round 4 — the end is near! Stay strong!
At the cave entrance, press Up to enter. Children or enemies may be inside. Use save-load tactics to check, then reload if there’s nothing useful.
At this point, the game feels more like a maze than a rescue mission. If you’re directionally challenged like me, get ready to cry.
Still, push through and reach the boss. Come on, send your henchmen already!
Even in caves, Michael throws dance parties. Truly, the greatest artist ever.
Follow the same tactics as before.
See that cave? Save the game and then enter.
Oh… no kids, just spiders. Reload and try again.
And there’s the boss again — talking and summoning minions. Classic.
Another dance party! Michael never gets tired… But my hands and eyes sure do.
The final cave stage awaits — with a massive enemy rush at the end.
From screenshots alone, it might look the same — but the map layout is different.
The map may change, but the boss remains the same. Still says the same lines every time.
Time for a massive dance party featuring soldiers and zombies. Even after the show, defeat them one by one.
Finally, it’s time to invade the enemy’s main base. The keyword here is warp.
Stand by the small console next to the door and press Up. Climb onto the large machine and repeatedly attack while crouching — it will explode and disable electric or laser traps, allowing you to proceed.
Step onto the round platform and press Up.
Whoa — warp time! You can’t progress without it, but there’s no indicator, so I spent ages figuring this out.
Okay boss… you can stop showing up now.
Even inside the enemy base, Michael hosts a dance party. Party people, let’s go!
Stage 5-2 repeats the same patterns.
The boss is still the same. I’m getting tired of this.
But hey — the dance parties never get old!
Perhaps sensing our boredom, the game changes up the backgrounds a bit.
Ride the elevator to another building to rescue more children.
Even when challenged to fight “one-on-one,” the boss keeps running. How far will you run? Into space?
Hold the magic button — instead of a dance party, Michael transforms into a robot and wrecks enemies. Use jump (booster) to dodge laser attacks, and magic (homing missiles) to wipe them out.
Michael annihilates all remaining henchmen.
With all the kids rescued and the minions defeated, it’s time to escape the base’s traps.
At last — the final showdown!
The base explodes, and the boss escapes in a bizarre aircraft.
Has Michael boarded a similar craft… or transformed again?
It’s the final round — the ultimate battle.
So… you did run to space. 😂
Watch the radar on the right. The blue dot is the boss’s ship. Align it to the center and fire away. Hold the attack button for rapid fire.
The boss meets a fiery end. Run all you want — but now it’s over. Go atone for your crimes in the afterlife!
Congratulations! You’ve beaten a long and exhausting game. Someone please drop eye drops into my burning eyes…
Oh wow — Michael himself contributed to the concept and design of this game. Much respect to the King of Pop. Fun fact: He’s also rumored to have worked on the soundtrack for Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
The End! While some stages can feel repetitive, the sheer joy of seeing 2D dance animations is worth it. Just keep your cool — if you miss a gimmick or action cue, you might end up throwing the console out the window.
Thank you so much for reading this long retro journey. Enjoy your gaming time — and keep dancing!
Hello everyone — SuperAsurada77 here! Today I’m bringing you another classic Famicom game that even us middle-aged gamers (with the power of save states, of course) can conquer without breaking our thumbs.
The text might be short, but the screenshots are plenty — so buckle up, this might be a long one!
🚙 1988 – Konami’s Military Rescue Classic
Released in 1988 by Konami, Jackal is a top-down run-and-gun shooter where a single jeep and four elite soldiers are dropped deep behind enemy lines. That’s right — just one jeep to take down an entire enemy army. No backup, no tanks, no reinforcements. Just pure 8-bit insanity.
Stage 1 – Into Enemy Territory
Our tiny jeep parachutes into the battlefield — and the mission begins.
Along the way, you’ll find small buildings holding POWs. Blow them up with grenades or missiles to free your captured comrades. It’s a mystery how they survive the explosions unscathed… but hey, let’s not ask questions. Just rescue them!
Some POWs glow when you pick them up — rescuing these VIPs upgrades your grenades to missiles, and with each rescue, your missile blast radius grows even larger.
Halfway through the stage, you’ll spot a friendly helicopter waiting under heavy enemy fire. Drive close and your rescued soldiers will board the chopper. How they all fit into one jeep — and how the helicopter isn’t shredded by bullets — is another mystery. But again… just rescue them. 😄
Boss Fight: Multiple blue tanks will swarm you. Dodge their shots and take them down one by one. Your thumbs will start screaming here, but hey — it’s only Stage 1.
“YEAHHHH!” shout your rescued comrades. Your thumbs? “NOOOOO!”
Stage 2 – The Temple Fortress
The second mission takes place in what looks like an ancient temple. Rescue more POWs and get them to the extraction chopper before facing the boss.
Boss: A massive stone statue. Dodge the smaller tanks and focus your missiles on the statue. It fires homing missiles, but with precise D-pad control, you can avoid them. Come on — we’re 40-somethings, we drive cars. This is nothing!
Once again: “YEAHHHH!” from the soldiers, and “ARRRGHH!” from your thumbs.
Stage 3 – Harbor Assault
The action shifts to a busy port with laser defenses. This is where save states truly become your best friend. Don’t feel guilty — stress-free gaming is the goal!
Boss: …an aircraft carrier. Yes, somehow your lone jeep is going to blow up a carrier. It’s ridiculous — and that’s exactly why we love it.
“YEAHHHH!” Your thumbs? Numb. Your wrist? Tingling. On to Stage 4!
Stage 4 – Swamp Warfare
The swamp slows your movement significantly — avoid it as much as possible. Rescue more comrades and prepare for another tough fight.
Boss: A giant helicopter. Normally, Rambo would take this thing out with a bow… but since he’s not here, you’ll have to do it with a jeep. 😅 Shoot down paratroopers, dodge the tanks, and keep firing until the chopper explodes.
Stage 5 – Enemy Headquarters
You’re near the enemy HQ now, and things get chaotic: flamethrowers, landmines, helicopters — everything they’ve got is coming your way. Even under this barrage, you’re still rescuing POWs and getting them out. What a hero.
Boss: The heavily guarded main gate. Destroy the turrets and the tank hangars. Once the power is cut, the gates will open and you’ll storm the base.
At this point, your hands are probably screaming louder than the enemy soldiers. 😂
Final Stage – The Fortress Showdown
Inside the enemy stronghold, things get brutal. Laser cannons blast the ground, leaving craters you can’t cross. Your D-pad skills will be pushed to the limit.
Destroy both laser turrets — but you’re not done yet. The main building must also be destroyed with heavy missile fire.
Just when you think it’s over… a massive tank rolls in. Dodge its main cannon and keep firing.
When it turns red, it’s close to defeat. Stick to the pattern: shoot, dodge, shoot, dodge.
Finally, the tank explodes — mission complete!
🎖️ Mission Complete
Four brave soldiers have rescued countless POWs and now gaze at the sunset from their jeep. “Press Start” appears on the screen…
Start again? Nah. My thumbs and wrists need a vacation after one playthrough. 😅
🕹️ Final Thoughts
Jackal is one of those games that perfectly captures the charm and madness of 8-bit gaming. It’s absurd, intense, hilarious, and deeply satisfying — especially for retro gamers over 40 looking to blow off some steam with save states.
You’re not just playing a game. You’re rescuing comrades, saving the day, and laughing at the ridiculousness of blowing up an aircraft carrier with a jeep.
Hello everyone — SuperAsurada77 here! Today, I’m bringing you another retro classic that even us middle-aged gamers (with a little help from save states) can actually beat.
This is not a one-credit challenge. Life is already stressful enough — with kids, wives, jobs, and society piling on pressure every day, why add more stress by trying to 1CC a 1980s action game? 😅
This post might look long because of the many screenshots, but trust me — it’s worth it.
🪖 1988: KONAMI’s Legendary Run-and-Gun
Back in 1988, Konami released Contra — one of the most iconic run-and-gun shooters ever made. In Korea, we used to call it “Hondra” for some reason. Fun fact: Konami’s leadership actually hated the game business despite being a game-making powerhouse. And yet, Contra became a timeless classic when it hit the Famicom/NES.
Stage 1 – Jungle Assault
We’ve all been stuck replaying the first stage over and over again as kids. But with the magic of save/load, you can finally break through.
Boss: Technically, it’s a building — but yes, it’s the boss. Crawl into position beneath each gun turret and unleash rapid fire. We Korean gamers have done real military training — standing fire, kneeling fire, prone fire — so this is nothing. 😂
Stage 2 – 3D Base Attack
After destroying the entrance, you infiltrate the enemy base. This stage blew our minds back in the day — a 3D-style base run in an 8-bit game!
Stay prone to dodge the relentless bullets. Destroy the blue glowing cores in the center to advance. When the bullets stop, stand and fire.
Boss: Looks like a giant 1940s supercomputer. The blue energy shots can be destroyed with bullets. Keep moving and use turbo fire to blast it down.
Stage 3 – Mountain Mayhem
Here come the rolling boulders! Use save/load liberally — this stage is tough.
Boss: Alien vibes incoming. Destroy the arms first, then unload on the head for the win.
Stage 4 – Another Base Battle
Back to the 3D base gameplay. The same tactics work — and you’ll need them. You’ll probably die a lot here, but don’t give up!
Boss: Another giant machine, plus enemy soldiers. Hold your ground and keep firing. Then suddenly… a spaceship appears out of nowhere. By now, your D-pad reflexes should be godlike — use them to survive.
Stage 5 – Winter Warfare
The pixel art here is peak 8-bit nostalgia — snowy and atmospheric.
Mini-Boss: Spray and pray. Just keep shooting until it goes down.
Boss: An alien UFO! The Contra universe just keeps expanding. Shoot both the ship and its projectiles. When it disappears and reappears, bombard it with bullets again.
Stage 6 – The Boss Gauntlet
This entire stage is basically a boss fight. You’ll lose a few lives — and that’s okay. Just like how we “pay” for a new console with house chores or gifts for our wives, you’ll need to sacrifice some lives to win here. 😂
Boss: Jump over its attacks, shoot the weak points, and don’t stop firing — even if it throws weird weapons at you. You’ll probably beat it after losing a couple of lives.
Stage 7 – Brutal Battles
This level is as hard as any boss fight. Blast through the walls with rapid fire.
Boss: Absolutely brutal. The two purple turrets at the bottom fire three shots upward — hard to dodge, hard to hit. If you run out of lives, it’s okay to continue. Remember: this is still easier than raising kids or listening to your wife’s lectures. 😆
Stage 8 – The Final Mission
And then… aliens. Of course. We all saw it coming — and yes, they probably paid for the license. 😂
Mid-Boss: Easy work.
Final Boss: The Alien Queen herself. If you’ve made it this far, victory is within reach. Sacrifice a few lives and finish the job!
🎉 The Ending – A Hero’s Reward
Our heroes complete the mission and escape the island by helicopter as the credits roll. No post-credit scenes here — just sore fingers, tired wrists, and strained eyes. Reward them with a couple of eye drops and a good stretch.
Congratulations! You’ve defeated the evil Red Falcon and saved the universe. Think of yourself as a hero… though, like any hero, you’re rewarded with nothing but “passion pay.” 😅
And yet, tomorrow we’ll still get on the train and head home after another long day. That’s life — and that’s Contra.
🕹️ Final Thoughts
Contra isn’t just a game — it’s a time machine back to our childhood, and a great stress reliever for anyone over 40. With save states on your side, you can conquer it. So grab your controller, load those save files, and unleash hell on Red Falcon.
Hello, everyone — SuperAsurada77 here! Today, I’m bringing you a nostalgic recommendation: a game that middle-aged gamers like us can still enjoy and actually beat without losing our minds.
🦇 The Dark Knight Arrives on the Mega Drive
The year was 1990, and Michael Keaton had just blown audiences away as Batman on the big screen. The film was a massive hit, and suddenly everyone was doing their best Batman impressions. Not long after, in 1991, Sunsoft released their Batman game for the Sega Mega Drive (a.k.a. Genesis) — and it was a masterpiece.
The graphics and music were stunning for the time, and best of all, the game isn’t brutally difficult. Even today, I still replay it from time to time and manage to see the ending. Once you learn a few key patterns, you’ll have no trouble.
🎮 Pro Tips Before You Start
Before you dive in, here’s some advice for us “veteran gamers”:
Set lives to the maximum in the options.
Keep the difficulty on Normal to avoid throwing your controller through the TV.
Stage 1 – Gotham City
The opening level captures Gotham perfectly in glorious 16-bit style. If you hold the Select button, Batman takes a defensive stance that can block bullets and even bazookas — though knives still cut right through.
One of the coolest details: it rains during the stage, and back in the day, that graphical effect made me shout, “Wow!” There was a rumor about a hidden path in the background street, but I’ve never seen it.
Boss Tip: The first boss is simple — crouch and throw Batarangs low and fast. If you run out, double-tap jump to do a somersault and get behind the boss, then punch him from behind. Easy win!
Stage 2 – The Chemical Plant
Here’s where you’ll need Batman’s grappling hook:
Hold Up + Jump to fire it upward.
Hit Jump again to climb.
Hold Down + Jump to descend. ⚠️ Be careful — if you try this on a pipe, you’ll fall to your death!
Boss: Joker Head to the top-right corner and land a solid punch. Joker falls into a vat of chemicals, and that’s the end of Stage 2.
Stage 3 – The Mansion
Now you’re treated to some truly gorgeous 16-bit visuals.
Coming from 8-bit Famicom graphics, this was jaw-dropping stuff back in the day.
The mid-boss here is tricky — his jump-and-punch pattern is hard to time. Stay patient and keep trying.
Boss Strategy: Use Batarangs to wear him down. After he jumps and leaves an opening, rush in with a punch.
Once you win, you’re rewarded with animated cutscenes — a big deal in 1991!
Stage 4 – The Batmobile Chase
Time for a fast-paced driving stage! It’s chaotic and hard to survive, so don’t hesitate to rely on save states.
Boss: Armored Tank Spam missiles like there’s no tomorrow — and again, save/load is your friend here.
Stage 5 – The Clown Gauntlet
These pesky clowns dodge everything!
Here’s a tip: Jump far forward from the middle of the stage to grab an extra life. If you die afterward, you’ll restart closer to the front.
Boss Tip: Position Batman on the left side. When the boss charges with a knife, jump and punch — repeat this pattern to win.
Stage 6 – The Airborne Assault
This stage is brutal. The boss will destroy you repeatedly. Best advice: Use missiles, and don’t be ashamed to lean on save/load mechanics again.
Stage 7 – The Finale
Welcome to the final stage — and prepare for frustration.
You’ll face wave after wave of mid-bosses, often with just a sliver of health left. Again, save states will save your sanity here.
Dodge bombs, climb higher, and enjoy the incredible Gotham City skyline as you approach the climax.
Final Boss – The Joker
At last, you reach the rooftop and confront Joker himself. He’s smiling as always, but don’t underestimate him — one careless move and you’re toast.
The strategy:
Throw Batarangs rapidly.
Somersault behind him and punch.
Repeat until he’s finished.
In true Batman fashion, Joker meets his end by falling from the tower with a creepy smile still on his face.
🎮 Final Thoughts
Sunsoft nailed it. The graphics, music, presentation, and difficulty balance are all top-notch. This game remains one of the best Batman titles ever made — a true 16-bit classic that still holds up today.
If you’re a retro gamer in your 40s or beyond, give this one a shot. It’s challenging, satisfying, and a blast from the past.
Today I want to introduce a game that even us middle-aged retro gamers in our 40s can actually finish.
Back in 1987, RoboCop premiered in theaters here in Korea. I was still in elementary school then, so I couldn’t watch it on the big screen. A few years later in middle school, I finally got to see it on VHS — and it absolutely blew my mind. It instantly became one of my all-time favorite movies.
Of course, there was a RoboCop arcade game too, but beating even the first-stage boss ED-209 with a single coin was nearly impossible. Later, I borrowed the RoboCop cartridge for the Famicom from a friend and gave it a try. Funny thing — the cartridge was a pirate copy, so RoboCop wouldn’t die even when hit. Thanks to that little “feature,” I actually managed to clear the game!
Fast forward to today, and I decided to replay it. And to my surprise, I found myself clearing each stage — okay, with a bit of “save and load” magic, but still. 😂
Just like in the movie, you can rescue hostages, take on ED-209 in a showdown, and even switch weapons with the Start button.
There’s a factory mission where you hunt down and eliminate the mid-boss, and with some effort, victory is possible there too.
In the movie, RoboCop takes out the mid-boss with a spike-like USB that shoots out of his fist. In the game, however, you’ll need to chip away at his health.
The final boss is, of course, ED-209 again. While RoboCop blasts him apart with a single rifle shot in the film, here the fight is tougher — if you’re not careful, you might even lose due to the time limit.
Once you’ve defeated the final enemy, the ending plays out much like the movie: the villain takes the OCP chairman hostage, but once the chairman fires him, RoboCop is no longer restricted by “Directive 4” and can finish the job with one shot.
“Directive 4” is what prevents RoboCop from attacking OCP executives — but once the villain hears “You’re fired!” he’s no longer protected. The chairman calmly steps aside, and RoboCop does the rest.
The villain tumbles out of the building and meets his end. Even though the background is just black pixels, you can feel the justice being served.
The credits roll, and the game ends. Sadly, the iconic final moment — when the chairman asks RoboCop for his name and he answers “Murphy” — isn’t included. A missed opportunity!
But overall, this is a game that anyone in their 40s and up can definitely clear. Sure, running out of time can feel frustrating, but that’s part of the fun. 😂
Have fun playing — and enjoy the nostalgia trip! 👊