Play Last Action Hero on GB Online

I picked up Last Action Hero on Game Boy back in 1993, a tie-in to the Arnold Schwarzenegger film published by Sony Imagesoft. It was a time when licensed games flooded the handheld market, and this one fit right in with its straightforward, beat 'em up action. You control Jack Slater, the character from the movie, through a series of side-scrolling stages that mimic the film's over-the-top action sequences.

You move screen by screen, punching and kicking an endless supply of thugs while occasionally picking up weapons like pipes or knives. The main goal is to rescue your kidnapped nephew, which involves fighting through urban environments, a movie theater, and even a fantasy world. You collect floating movie tickets to unlock temporary power-ups, such as increased strength or invincibility, and the game shifts to top-down driving sections where you ram enemy vehicles. The pacing is relentless, and the difficulty spikes quickly, especially during boss fights. It feels like a rushed but energetic attempt to capture the film's chaotic spirit on a tiny screen.