Play M.I.A. - Missing in Action Online

Konami released M.I.A. in 1989 for arcades, a time when side scrolling run and gun games were common. It fits right into that era, offering a straightforward military themed action experience without much pretense.

You control a lone soldier navigating jungle and cave environments, screen by screen, to rescue POWs. The main objective is to fight through enemy soldiers and vehicles, often while the screen scrolls automatically, forcing you to keep moving. Two key mechanics include searching destructible objects for better weapons, like a temporary flamethrower or grenade launcher, and dealing with the occasional screen flip that reverses your movement controls during a fight. The pacing is relentless, and the difficulty is high, typical for coin op games of its time. It feels tense and chaotic, demanding quick reflexes just to survive a few minutes.