[GIJohn88]

Has anyone here ever played the Commandos/Desperados/Shadow Tactics games? They are stealth based puzzle games that seem absolutely perfect for a GI Joe edition. You could be assigned (or choose your own) Joes from among a wide selection that each have their own unique abilities (Scarlett crossbow, Snake-Eyes throwing stars, Lowlight sniper rifle, Mutt can use Junkyard etc etc.) The possibilities for scenarios is almost endless as well. Assault Cobra Island, traverse up through the Cobra Consulate, infiltrate the Silent Castle, heck you could even have a scenario mirroring each edition of the Marvel comic 1 through 155. This HAS to happen!

[fignuts]

I've thought an X-com style game with G.I. Joe would be great.

[omegamagnus]

RTS games have some limitations; the number of characters, above all; then the choice of characters (there's no choice, usually; you must play with the roster imposed by the stage); then, they are usually limited about vehicles (Commandos series had some vehicle action, but just a little); the last one is the worst: these games are set on stealth and slow progressing; that would be good for some chars (ninjas and somebody else), but G.I. Joe is more about firefights, explosions and noise; shooting gameplay fits more.

However, if stealth and action could take turns, gameplay would earn several points; but the chars list is a top priority, especially when you have a long franchise with years (or decades) of characters; a good example is Marvel Ultimate Alliance: the playable cast was very rich (24 heroes, plus some others from DLC packs). It was the only real good feature in RISE OF COBRA game (shame that after freeing your allies, you must activate them by using point you has to earn before in all scenarios; if you don't success into reaching maximum levels in every stage, some chars will be unavaible).