Rolling Thunder 2

Rolling Thunder 2
Arcade flyer
Developer(s)Namco
Publisher(s)Namco
Composer(s)Ayako Saso
SeriesRolling Thunder
Platform(s)Arcade, Sega Genesis, PlayStation 4
Release
  • JP: March 1991
  • NA: 1991
Genre(s)Run and gun
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer
Arcade systemNamco System 2

Rolling Thunder 2 is a run and gun arcade game developed and released by Namco for the Namco System 2 hardware in 1991. The game is the sequel to 1986's Rolling Thunder, retaining the same gameplay of its predecessor but adding cooperative gameplay for two players and improved graphics. Unlike the original, which was based in 1968, Rolling Thunder 2 has a more contemporary setting to go with its more futuristic design, as well as an optionally playable female character. A port for the Sega Genesis was released the same year. Both the Mega Drive port and the original arcade game were released for the Wii Virtual Console on December 4, 2007, and October 27, 2009, respectively. On May 25, 2023, an emulated version of the original arcade game was included as part of the Arcade Archives series for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.