Documented for this version

Which controls does this version use?

Actions

Joe & Mac action controls
Arrow LeftArrow Right
Move left or right
Arrow Down
Crouch
A
Jump
B
Attack

The attack can use the currently equipped weapon.

Control notes

  • Controls are listed using SNES button names and directional-pad directions.

  • No unverified button combinations are included.

How it plays

How does Joe & Mac play?

Players guide Joe or Mac through side-scrolling prehistoric stages, defeating dinosaurs, rival cavemen, and other hazards while moving toward each stage boss. The characters can walk, jump, crouch, attack, and collect or throw different weapons.

The SNES version supports one-player and two-player cooperative play. Stages contain varied terrain, hidden routes, item pickups, and boss battles. Progression is linear through the main adventure, although route choices and different endings add some variation.

Plan your run

What is the best way to play Joe & Mac?

Choose weapons according to the situation: melee attacks are useful at close range, while thrown weapons help deal with enemies before they reach you.

Watch enemy patterns rather than rushing. Preserve health for bosses, search platforms for food and power-ups, and coordinate attacks with the second player in cooperative mode.

Meet the cast

Who are the key characters?

1

Joe

A caveman hero and one of the two playable characters.

2

Mac

Joe's caveman partner and the second playable character.

Before you begin

What should you know before playing?

  1. 1

    Learn the timing of jumps over pits and moving hazards.

  2. 2

    Use long-range weapons against flying enemies and bosses.

  3. 3

    In two-player mode, avoid standing on the same narrow platform.

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