Lethal Weapon (USA)

Lethal Weapon on the NES is an action-platformer game based on the popular film series. Players have the opportunity to embody one of the two main characters: detective Martin Riggs or detective Roger Murtaugh. Although both characters share the common goal of fighting crime and completing missions, they have subtle differences in their abilities. Riggs is often known for his agility and proficiency with firearms, while Murtaugh might be stronger in close combat or have a slightly higher health pool, depending on the game's implementation. Players will choose a character and embark on a journey through various diverse levels, each designed based on familiar settings from the movies, such as slums, warehouses, or other dangerous areas.

The core gameplay of Lethal Weapon focuses on navigating through levels, jumping over obstacles, and engaging in combat with numerous enemies. Enemies include criminal gangs, armed henchmen with guns and knives, and sometimes even larger threats. Players will utilize basic weapons like pistols and can collect more powerful armaments such as rifles or grenades throughout the game. Other helpful items also appear, such as health packs to restore health or icons that provide temporary power-ups. The objective of each level is typically to defeat all enemies along the way, rescue hostages (if any), and finally confront a boss at the end of the stage. Boss battles require players to learn their attack patterns and find suitable strategies to win. The control system is quite simple, with buttons for movement, jumping, and attacking. The game's graphics feature the characteristic 8-bit style of the NES, with character sprites and environments meticulously designed to capture the atmosphere of an action film.