Game Info
---------------------------------------------------
Developer: Gaelco
Publisher: Gaelco
Year of Release: 1994
Game Review & Impressions
---------------------------------------------------
If there’s one thing I’d learned about Gaelco, it’s to never underestimate them. Despite some dubious appropriation of audio clips from other arcade games, this plucky Spanish coin-op developer was capable of producing some remarkably good titles.
TH Strikes Back is probably the most sophisticated of these, more so than even Alligator Hunt. The sequel to Thunder Hoop is genuinely impressive, featuring graphics and animation that, if I’m being honest, gives those from the likes of Nazca and SNK a run for their money. Thematically, TH Strikes Back is Contra, mashed together with the Battletoads arcade game, irreverent and over the top most of the time - this is much closer in style to a true coin-op than strange, Euro-platformer trappings of its predecessor, which felt more like an Amiga or home computer game than anything else.
Players once again assume the role of TH, a muscular dude (or dudes in multiplayer), who is so buff he doesn’t even bother with guns. Instead, he shoots blasts of energy from his bare hands, which cause opponents to swell up and explode in a fountain of bodily fluids. Power-ups can be collected to temporarily your energy blast-hurling skills, and you can also defeat enemies Mario-style by bouncing on their heads. Levels in this sequel are far more linear than in the original game, and so much the better for it.
It’s all a little surreal, but I was genuinely impressed by TH Strikes Back. This is a really solid title from a developer which had clearly found it’s stride by 1994, and is one of the high points in the studio’s gaming history. Insert a coin and dig in - you’ll be pleasantly surprised.
Information & Trivia
---------------------------------------------------
- Sequel to Thunder Hoop
Video Notes
---------------------------------------------------
Related Longplays & Videos
---------------------------------------------------
Thunder Hoop Longplay (Arcade):
Big Karnak Longplay (Arcade):
Alligator Hunt Longplay (Arcade):
Chapters
---------------------------------------------------
00:00 Attract mode
01:35 Stage 1
04:38 Stage 2
07:57 Stage 3
11:37 Stage 4
16:07 Stage 5
19:32 Final Boss
23:00 Ending
#gaelco
#retrogaming
#arcadegames
2 views
8
0
1 week ago 00:03:06 1
#CS2 early access | HvH clips #10 [EARLY ACCESS GIVEAWAY]
2 weeks ago 00:00:36 1
El Estepario Siberiano Is Just Too Smooth With It
3 weeks ago 00:01:50 13
Arcane Season 2 - Introducing Caitlyn’s Strike Team | 4K60fps
4 weeks ago 00:04:09 1
Hell Hole California- Brutal Parody of The Eagles’ Hotel California | Liberal Policies Exposed
1 month ago 00:02:10 1
Glockenspiel - “Corpse Bride Theme“ Lesson by Project Musica 🎶
1 month ago 00:17:13 1
Israel CRUSHED: Hezbollah’s New Iranian Missiles DECIMATE IDF | Ghadi Francis & Elijah Magnier
2 months ago 00:40:38 1
50 New Classic Motorcycles For 2025
2 months ago 00:03:19 21
Black Lagoon AMV - One For The Money (REUPLOAD)
2 months ago 00:31:53 1
35 Most Anticipated Adventure Bikes of 2025
2 months ago 00:52:21 1
The Nefertiti Scandal: Was Egypt’s Most Famous Bust Forged? | Full Documentary
2 months ago 00:17:07 1
The Greatest Laser Experiment in History - SHORT VERSION - BY FECORE
2 months ago 00:56:51 1
The Greatest Laser Experiment In History - FECORE
2 months ago 01:02:20 1
Live: Updates on the tensions in various regions of the Middle East
2 months ago 01:23:29 9
flamie о карьере в NAVI, игре с s1mple, таланте молодых игроков | RightClick #4
2 months ago 01:09:16 1
Бонус и Гамовер про главные игры 2000 г.
2 months ago 00:15:18 6
What does this MECHANICAL MIDI MUSIC BOX sound like? - Muro Box N40
2 months ago 00:03:04 1
Игорь Растеряев. Казачья песня - Cossack song. Accordion Folk music.
2 months ago 00:05:58 2
Michael Jackson - Thriller (Lyrics)
2 months ago 00:00:00 1
🔴 LIVE - CÉRÉMONIE BALLON D’OR 2024 DIRECT ! (Vinicius Jr, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, Rodri..)
2 months ago 01:01:34 3
Cafe De Anatolia YOGA MIX - Chill Vibes for a Yoga Session (DJ MIX 2024)
2 months ago 01:25:04 1
Cafe De Anatolia 2024 | Arabian Nights | Deep House Experience
2 months ago 01:19:45 1
Cafe De Anatolia CHILL - Lonely Sunset | Beautiful Chill Music Mix
2 months ago 01:07:36 1
Arabic Music - Ethnic & Organic House Mix By Billy Esteban
2 months ago 01:07:40 1
Orient Express - Mystic Grooves | Ethnic Beats with a Modern Touch (DJ MIX 2024)