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Watchmen

published by Glu Mobile

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J2ME

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Watchmen is an 2D beat 'em up game for mobile phone based based on the comic book series of the same name. The game starts in 1965 New York, with Nite Owl in pursuit of a crime lord named Big Figure. The second story takes place in 1971 Vietnam where Comedian is bolstering the American troops. Later on the time line jumps to 1977 New York in the mists of a police strikes.

In the game the player controls Nite Owl and later on Comedian and has to beat-up gang members, soldiers and street scum. Enemies use hand to hand combat or are armed with weapons like knives and guns. It is possible to take a weapons from the enemy and use it against them. Along the way med packs can be found as well as objects like crates that can be thrown at the enemies. The player also has a limited number of grenades. In some parts of the game the player controls Nite Owl's airship and has to shoot down a helicopter. Besides the story mode there is also a survival mode.

Ways to play

Modes

Single player

Perspective

Side view

Also known as

Watchmen: The Mobile GameAlternative title

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Facts

Publisher

Glu Mobile

Released

2009

Series

Watchmen

Platforms

J2ME

Standing

Top 71% by visits

Tags

Side view2D scrollingBeat 'em up / brawlerAsiaNorth AmericaCrimeLicensed