- Rescue Raiders
Infobox VG
title = Rescue Raiders
caption = Sample "Rescue Raiders" gameplay.
developer =
publisher =Sir-Tech
engine =
released = 1984
genre = Horizontal Scrolling ShooterReal-time tactics
modes =Single player
ratings = n/a
platforms = Apple II
media = 5¼" Floppy
requirements =
input =Joystick "Rescue Raiders" is a game by Sir-Tech Software for the Apple II.
In 1991
Three-Sixty Pacific released "Armor Alley ", a recreation of "Rescue Raiders" forMac OS and DOS. It added network support, which allowed up to four players to go head-to-head.These games subsequently inspired "
Super Army War " for theGame Boy Advance and itsNintendo DS sequel, "Glory Days 2 ".Mechanics
The game is played on a one-dimensional side-scrolling gamefield, where two players start at main bases on opposing sides of the field. The player operates a "
Choplifter "-esque helicopter defending a string of advancing units, which the player purchases throughout the game. The objective is to create and defend a force that can escort a van filled with explosives to the enemy base at the other end of the playing field.Along the way a series of smaller bunkers act as obstacles by flying baloons which, when operating for the opposing team, will destroy the player helicopter. The bunkers may be taken over by delivering enough infantry units, which may reach the bunker either by walking all the way from a main base without being killed, or by being carried there more quickly in the player helicopter.
The helicopter begins with three weapons: heat-seaking missiles, machine guns, and bombs. As the game progresses, additional weaponry is introduced.
External links
*moby game|id=/rescue-raiders|name="Rescue Raiders"
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