G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout
Dec 14, 2020 6 years ago
G.I. Joe and Cobra are back! G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout is a team-based third-person shooter where you play as your favorite characters from Team G.I. Joe and Team Cobra. Experience the action from both sides as you help G.I. Joe restore order and lead Cobra to world domination. G.I. JOE VS COBRA - Play with 12 of your favorite characters from both sides including Snake Eyes, Duke, Roadblock, Storm Shadow, Cobra Commander, Destro and more in 4-player PvP and across 17 epic campaign story missions. Includes voice acting for over 20 iconic characters in the G.I. Joe universe. COMBAT TOOLS - Fight for your side with 18 awesome weapons, 36 weapon skins, 12 alternate character skins and a series of uniquely devastating ultimate abilities. LEGENDARY FRANCHISE - Take control of the iconic G.I. Joe Persuader and Cobra H.I.S.S. tanks in your battle across classic locations like the USS Flagg and Cobra Headquarters. CO-OP & PVP MULTIPLAYER - Play the campaign with a friend in local co-op, or compete in 4-player PvP local matches in 4 Multiplayer Modes: Capture the Flag, Assault, King of The Hill, and Deathmatch Arena.
What it’s like
G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout delivers a campy, nostalgic trip through the classic toyline’s lore, prioritizing fan service over mechanical innovation. The experience is bifurcated into a linear, six-hour campaign and local multiplayer modes. While the narrative serves as a functional backdrop for iconic character interactions, it lacks depth. The core appeal lies in its presentation: voice acting captures the franchise's tone, and the visual style evokes the era’s aesthetic. However, the third-person shooter mechanics are rudimentary, relying heavily on auto-aim to compensate for imprecise controls. This makes the combat feel shallow and occasionally frustrating. The game shines brightest when played locally with friends, offering a chaotic, low-stakes party experience rather than a rigorous tactical challenge.
Strong in Co-op / Multiplayer
Keep in mind The third-person shooting mechanics are clunky and overly reliant on auto-aim, making solo combat feel imprecise and tedious. · The game lacks online multiplayer support, restricting the full experience to local split-screen only.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from metacritic.com, nintendolife.com, destructoid.com, opencritic.com, lifeisxbox.eu.
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Releases
| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch | Worldwide | Full release | Oct 13, 20206 years ago |
| PlayStation 4 | Worldwide | Full release | Oct 13, 20206 years ago |
| Xbox One | Worldwide | Full release | Oct 13, 20206 years ago |
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Dec 14, 20206 years ago |
