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Games like Thunder Blade

1987

You pilot an attack helicopter over scrolling cities, fighting through waves of enemy jets and tanks. The arcade version stands out with Sega's Super Scaler technology, giving the buildings a real sense of depth.

  • Shooting and gunplay
  • Lavish presentation
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Challenging difficulty
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Thunder Blade special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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River Raid

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1982PCXbox

Brings what grabs you about Thunder Blade: good gunplay, a demanding difficulty and action-packed real-time combat.

A classic 1982 arcade shooter where you fly a jet up a river non-stop, blowing up bridges while managing fuel and dodging enemies. Simple premise with fast, reflex-driven play.

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