Rescue Raiders is an arcade developed by Sir-tech Software, released 31 December 1984 on Apple II.
What Rescue Raiders is
Rescue Raiders is an arcade game developed by Sir-tech Software and released in 1984. It is available on Apple II only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Terrorists are trying to change history by helping Germany to win the Battle of Normandy on D-Day. You have to keep them from changing history. You fly a helicopter and command troops advancing on the enemies base.
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action, historical and warfare. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Rescue Raiders launched on 31 December 1984, within three weeks of Impossible Mission, Jet Set Willy, 3D Starstrike and Bomb Jack.
Released around the same time: Impossible Mission, Jet Set Willy, 3D Starstrike, Bomb Jack.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
Rescue Raiders — frequently asked questions
When did Rescue Raiders come out?
Rescue Raiders was released on 31 December 1984 for Apple II.
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