Play NAM-1975 Online

SNK released NAM-1975 in arcades in 1990, a time when side-scrolling run-and-gun games were common but rarely ventured into photorealistic war settings. It was one of the earliest titles for their Neo Geo hardware, aiming for a grittier, more serious tone than many of its cartoonish contemporaries.

You control a lone soldier navigating jungle and military base environments, screen by screen, with the goal of rescuing POWs and dismantling a rogue general's operations. Your primary actions involve running, jumping over pits, and firing your rifle at a constant stream of infantry, jeeps, and helicopters. A key mechanic is the timed somersault, a dodge move that grants brief invincibility to evade dense enemy fire. Boss encounters are large and demanding, often requiring pattern memorization and careful positioning. The pacing is relentless, and the difficulty is punishing, typical of arcade design meant to consume quarters. It feels like a desperate, chaotic sprint through a hostile landscape where every checkpoint is a relief.