P.O.W. -Prisoners of War-

Released by SNK in 1988, this game is a side-scrolling action title centered on escaping from a brutal enemy stronghold. It features a wide variety of combat maneuvers, ranging from hand-to-hand fighting to the use of firearms and knives seized from enemies, all of which generated significant excitement in the arcade scene of its time. With its gritty world inhabited by rugged characters and an intuitive, exhilarating gameplay system, it remains a classic that went on to heavily influence future action titles.

Soldiers captured by enemy forces rise up to escape from a brutal prison camp. Players must fight their way through the base, break through enemy lines, and advance into the heart of hostile territory. The ultimate goal is to infiltrate the enemy's main base, defeat the general, and escape alive.