Blues Brothers 2000 vs The Blues Brothers

Start out as Elwood in prison and rally the Blues Brothers crew for the ultimate battle of the bands. Race against time, rescue the guitarist, and defeat the warden before the big concert in Chicago. The game blends platforming, action, and comedy as you travel across iconic locations, recruit missing members, and bring the legendary band back together for a final performance.

The Blues Brothers is a 1991 platformer where players control Jake or Elwood Blues as they evade police and collect items to reach a blues concert. Each level features classic side‑scrolling jumps, hidden guitars, and a final showdown on stage. The game supports single‑player and cooperative play, letting two friends team up to out‑run the law across MS‑DOS, Amiga, Atari ST and NES versions, delivering a nostalgic blend of action and comedy.

• Entertaining blend of music and platforming
• Humorous storyline with film references
• Co‑op mode adds replay value
• Varied level design across Chicago

• Authentic 1990s pixel art
• Co‑operative mode adds replay value
• Humorous police‑chase premise
• Clear level objectives with item collection

• Graphics dated by modern standards
• Controls can feel stiff on some platforms
• Limited difficulty scaling for veteran players

• Limited character abilities (no differentiation)
• Simple AI can become predictable
• No modern save system; must replay levels