P.O.W. - Prisoners of War (US version 1)

Published in 1988 by SNK, P.O.W. - Prisoners of War is a two-player fighting game presented in a 2.5D perspective. Players assume the roles of commandos attempting to rescue fellow soldiers held captive within an enemy fortress. The gameplay involves navigating through side-scrolling environments while engaging opponents in close-quarters combat, utilizing punches, kicks, and throws to overcome adversaries. As players progress, they encounter increasingly challenging enemies, including heavily armed guards and larger, more powerful foes. Rescuing prisoners is a key objective, requiring careful maneuvering and strategic attacks to succeed. This version of the game is an export release initially developed in Japan under the title Datsugoku - Prisoners of War. The game offers cooperative play allowing two players to work together to navigate the fortress and rescue all prisoners, or compete against one another for dominance.