Lethal Weapon is a 1992 action platformer developed and published by Ocean Software, adapted from the film franchise of the same name. It launched on multiple platforms including SNES, Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, Game Boy and NES.
In the SNES version, players can choose to play as LAPD partners Martin Riggs or Roger Murtaugh, fighting fierce battles against criminals across the city. The game features five main missions: rescuing their friend Leo Getz, defusing a bomb at a shopping mall, stopping smuggling at the docks, and preventing terrorists from blowing up the city’s sewer system. The final mission is to hunt down Jack Travis, the main villain from Lethal Weapon 3.
The game uses a side-scrolling format, with players using various attacks like punching, shooting and throwing grenades to defeat enemies. Notably, it has a high difficulty level, requiring precise control of character movements and attack timing.
Lethal Weapon was popular among players at the time for its wide selection of weapons and varied attack methods. It offers 40 weapons to choose from, plus 22 types of magic available for purchase. Additionally, players can hire different soldier classes, each with unique weapons, and buy turrets for defense or offense.
Overall, Lethal Weapon is an action game faithful to the original films, and it became one of the most beloved titles of its era thanks to its varied mission design and challenging gameplay.