Rescue is an arcade developed by Universal Research Laboratories, released 31 December 1982 on Arcade.
What Rescue is
Rescue is an arcade game developed by Universal Research Laboratories and released in 1982. It was published by Stern Electronics. It is available on Arcade only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
You are the pilot of a helicopter flying over dangerous waters. Your mission is to rescue a varying number of paratroopers from the water below and you must do this before they are eaten by sharks. Beware of enemy submarines, ships and helicopters. You must avoid or destroy them. After have have rescued a certain number of paratroopers, you must let them off safely on an island. The game uses multi-level parallax scrolling to give the illusion of depth. The game may have even been the inspiration for Choplifter.
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action and warfare. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.
What it launched against
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Quick answers
Rescue — frequently asked questions
When did Rescue come out?
Rescue was released on 31 December 1982 for Arcade.
Does Rescue have multiplayer?
Yes. Rescue supports multiplayer.
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