Monday, 31 March 2025

Air Rescue (Sega Master System review)

Developer: SIMS
Publisher: Sega
Released: 1992

Air Rescue is an action game that takes inspiration from Choplifter (1982, Apple II).

+ Displays a handy map prior to each stage for strategic planning and the timer creates urgency to your rescue mission.

+ Can switch between four weapons at the helipad, giving you numerous ways to tackle the enemy assault that lies ahead.

+ Stage 2's verticality mixes things up and rescuing people from the burning building requires more finesse than combat.

+ Challenge is spot-on and Stage 5's cave escape is epic due to its narrow corridors where absolute precision is needed.

+ Has five continues, the soundtrack is outstanding and the animation of the ladder swinging from your helicopter is terrific.

- Only five short missions available and once you've seen the credits there's nothing else to sink your teeth into.

- Attempting to fire a projectile is hit-and-miss, as the game doesn't always seem to register your inputs.


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