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Ikari III: The Rescue

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Top-down action shooter from the Ikari Warriors series

The briefing

About this game

Ikari III: The Rescue is a top-down, vertically scrolling action shooter and the third game in the Ikari Warriors series.

Players must push through enemy lines to rescue a presidential candidate’s kidnapped daughter. The game begins with hand-to-hand combat, while weapons and other useful objects can be found as the levels progress.

Developed and published by SNK, it was released for Family Computer, Nintendo Entertainment System, and Final Burn Alpha Neo.