''Joe Blade'' is a video game published by

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and Amstrad CPC in 1987. It reached the top of the UK game charts, replacing ''

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''. In Germany, the game peaked at number 7. It was ported to the Acorn Electron, BBC Micro,

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, and

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. A sequel, '' Joe Blade 2'', was published in 1988. Another sequel, '' Joe Blade 3'', was released in 1989.

Gameplay

The first ''Joe Blade'' title portrayed Blade as a lone commando sent into an evil mastermind's complex to release a number of diplomats.

Reception

Ron Stewart for '' Page 6'' said "It is not a great game, but for under a tenner what do you expect. There is enough game play here to keep you going for a while." Arnie Katz & Joyce Worley for '' Ahoy!'s AmigaUser'' said "''Joe Blade'' is an exceptionally well programmed product. Its animated illustrations and jaunty soundtrack give it an edge over numerous other "storm-the-fortress" epics." ''

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'' said "Nice and cheap with ace graphics, ''Joe Blade'' certainly cuts it. A good buy." ''

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'' said "extremely playable and addictive."

Reviews

*''MegaJoystick'' (Spanish) *''Amstrad Accion'' (Spanish) *''

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'' - Nov, 1987 *'' Atari User'' - Nov, 1988 *''

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'' - Mar, 1988 *'' Commodore User'' - Oct, 1987 *''Compute's Amiga Resource'' - Feb, 1990 *''

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References

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