The Running Man

The Running Man (1989)

by Emerald Software, Grandslam Entertainments
Genres:Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Themes:Action, Science fiction, Survival
Game modes:Single player
Story:In the year 2019 an innocent cop is accused of a crime he did not commit. Ben Richards must face his punishment. In the highest rating gameshow in history, Prime Time real life and death TV action. Television is King. You are the ultimate Star - it is time to be THE RUNNING MAN. DO YOU HAVE THE COURAGE??? The Computer Game of the film - Arnold Schwarzenegger is THE RUNNING MAN.Show more
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