Rolling Thunder is a side-scrolling action game for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) that combines elements of platforming and shooting gameplay. Originally released as an arcade game by Namco in 1986, Rolling Thunder on NES was released in 1989. The player controls a secret agent with the codename Albatross, who is a member of the Rolling Thunder espionage group. The goal is to save a missing female agent named Leila Blitz from a terrorist group known as Geldra. Players navigate through various levels, shooting enemies and dodging attacks. The game's distinctive feature is the ability to take cover behind objects and to enter doors to evade enemies, adding suspense and strategy.