Overview
- Number of Players
- 2
- Genre
- Release Date
Neo Geo
- 24th Jun 1994
Wii (Wii Shop)
- 31st Dec 2007, 900 points
- 14th Dec 2007, 900 points
- 20th Nov 2007, 900 points
Switch eShop
- 7th Dec 2017, $7.99
- 7th Dec 2017, £6.29
- Series
- Controller Support
Reviews
Review Top Hunter: Roddy & Cathy (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
An action-packed multi-plane adventure
Travelling to different planets, the stretchy-armed Roddy and Cathy move left to right employing a variety of skills as they bash the bad guys. Available to tackle alone or co-operatively with a friend, Top Hunter: Roddy & Cathy includes some neat features that add to the fun of the action across nine...
Review Top Hunter: Roddy & Cathy (Virtual Console / Neo Geo)
Take on the role of either Roddy or Cathy, bounty hunters in this side-scrolling action game set far in the future when humans have colonized space.
I'm sure many have played at least one game in SNK's awesome shoot 'em up franchise, Metal Slug. But did you know that SNK also created a game that's similar, yet at the same time quite different? They...
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Top Hunter: Roddy & Cathy News
News Select Arcade Archives Games Are Currently On Sale On The Switch eShop
Get 'em while you can
If you feel like some retro gaming action this weekend, there's currently a sale taking place on the Switch eShop (in both North America and Europe) that features a number of Hamster's Arcade Archives releases. There are SNK Neo Geo games along with some standard Arcade Archive classics. Each one will set you back $3.99 /...
Nintendo Download 7th December (Europe)
WWE 2K18! The Sexy Brutale! Dimension Drive! Nine Parchments! Many more!
The European Nintendo Download Update is here, and it's another busy week. That's especially the case on the Switch, of course, with the system having plenty of intriguing new options. The 3DS and Wii U also have a few new downloads to consider, so let's get to the details...
Nintendo Download 7th December (North America)
WWE 2K18! The End is Nigh! The Sexy Brutale! Dimension Drive! Many more!
It's one of the busiest weeks yet on the Switch eShop, which is saying something. We have two retail titles followed by a huge number of interesting download-only games. The 3DS and Wii U don't miss out entirely either, so there's a lot to choose from - let's get to it. Switch...
News Top Hunter Is Your Next Neo Geo ACA Release On Switch
Grab it, attack it.
Looks like Hamster is starting of December in a big way with SNK's 1994 delightful (and somehow still sadly overlooked) dual plane grab'em up Top Hunter: Cathy & Roddy as they try to "grab" (arf!) our hard earned eShop funds on December 7th. Taking control of the titular bounty hunters, it is your mission to take on the evil...
News US VC Releases - 31st December - Light Crusader
The US plays catchup today, as they get three games Europe's already had a while. All of them are good, though, so hopefully no complaining this time!
Leading the pack is Treasure's Genesis RPG, Light Crusader. This is to this day probably Treasure's only Western game, featuring almost no obvious Japanese influence. It's also usually named as one of...
News EU VC Releases - 14th December - Mega Man 2
After already releasing Pokemon Snap earlier in the week, some people wondered whether Nintendo would release games at the normal time as well. Thankfully they did - And they included one of the greatest NES games in the update as well! Mega Man 2 is usually called the best classic Mega Man series game ever made (With heavy competition from Mega Man 3 - Which I personally find better). It's the only Mega Man game with an easier mode (Making it perfect for series newcomers), it's got an absolutely amazing soundtrack for the time, it's slightly less linear, and it's just plain fun! If you've never played it, do yourself a favour and do so now!
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About The Game
Take on the role of either Roddy or Cathy, bounty hunters in this side-scrolling action game set far in the future when humans have colonized space. But all is not well: Space pirates called the Klaptons are making their way through the galaxies, wiping out peaceful settlements along their path. This disgraceful behavior leads to them having a price on their heads, so now Roddy and Cathy must travel through four distinct worlds on a mission to defeat their leader, Captain Klapton.
Both characters have retractable arms-used to grab enemies or other objects in the scenery-that can then be thrown at others to destroy them. Also, be on the lookout for rings or levers to pull, as this might reveal special bonuses. Further adding to the mix, the game uses a unique system where the action happens on two planes, with the player switching between them at will. Can you prove yourself worthy of the Top Hunter name and help save the universe?
Comments 18
I loved this game as a kid! While there are a few guns that can be picked up, it is more a beat 'em up. What's fun is that you can pick up and throw almost everything and a the characters have a broad move list which include an Haduken like move. The difficulty is toned down from that of Metal Slug, but the boss fights can get pretty intense. All and all a fun game that is a blast with two players!
Wow. Considering when it came out, this game has some NICE graphics.
Very cool game, a Neo-Geo game that non-fans would probably like. As mentioned, great graphics (on par with Metal Slug) and a bizarre soundtrack that almost sounds like Gentle Giant.
Download it today!!!
Brilliant Game!!!!!
Great game! Way better than the last 2 Metal Slug Games.
how is the co-op in this game.
Really fun game. It's not as easy as Metal Slug. If it is a breeze to play though just adjust difficulty settings. Warning this game is addictive !
sigh I really miss my MVS cabinet, i have this but it's stuck back at my parents house. Awesome little game!
great game
This is a cool game. I've only played it solo, but I'm assuming it's a blast with someone to play with. There aren't enough 2-player-simultaneous games out there on the VC.
4.5!
SWEET arcade action that comes highly recommended. One of the few "plane-switching" action games (a la Fatal Fury) that actually works. It's not very similar to Metal Slug gameplay-wise, but the graphics and comedy is the same. Some of the 2D backgrounds is completely stunning! Beautiful 2D, although with not as much animations as in Metal Slug. But you must remember, this was a fairly early Neo Geo game. Heck, KOF94 was released back in those days!
The co-op works real nice. If you want, you can work your way forward, one in the foreground and the other in the backgrounds.
I loved this game on the NG CDZ, and it was in my regular play rotation when friends would come over. I was so stoked to see it on the VC so early. And then I tried to play it. I was wondering if anyone else had any trouble playing it on an HD LCD TV. The game is squashed, flickers and is broken. It's unplayable. I haven't hooked my Wii up to my ED TV yet, buit this sucks. Any clues? It's the only VC game that does this, including other Neo Geo games.
I haven't been too keen on this so far. The controls somehow don't feel as responsive as Metal Slug or Mario, the music is annoying and although the graphics are well drawn, the character designs are instantly forgettable. I just feel that what seem to be the two main gameplay elements, platforming and brawling are weak, and when mixed together still don't make a satisfying experience.
A decent game but for Co-op fun I would rather play Streets Of Rage 2.I'd give it 3 stars.
yeah this games fun if youre playin with a friend.. it can get old fast just by yourself... its sorta stretch armstrong meets metal slug... though metal slug and stretch armstrong are much cooler
I am really considering getting this. Looks great but can anybody recommend getting this in single player and does the action get dull in places? Although the review says the music is nothing special i think it's quite catchy in that video.
wow! this seems like a less frantic but very unique take on the metal slug series.just look at those street fighter esque moves! never heard of it till now, got to try it.
Metal Slug meets Ristar?
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