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I remember picking up Lethal Weapon for the Super Nintendo back in 1992. It was published by Ocean Software, a company known for its movie tie-ins during that era. On a system filled with bright platformers and deep RPGs, this game stood out as a straightforward action title based on the popular buddy cop films.

You control detectives Riggs and Murtaugh, switching between them to fight through city streets and enemy hideouts. The main goal is to shoot your way through each stage, clearing out thugs to advance. The gameplay is built on run-and-gun action; you move screen by screen, using a standard pistol and occasionally picking up better weapons like a shotgun or Uzi. One signature mechanic is the ability to jump and hang from certain platforms, which adds a small vertical element to the mostly side-scrolling combat. The pacing is relentless, and the difficulty can be punishing, with enemies swarming from both sides. It feels like a constant, chaotic firefight where a single mistake can cost you a life.