Rescue
The player pilots a rescue helicopter and must try to rescue numerous airmen who have parachuted into the sea below. The rescue chopper is under constant attack from enemy helicopters, while sharks swim in the ocean below and will kill any floating airmen they come across. Later levels also have enemy subs and ships all intent on foiling the rescue mission. Players must be careful to avoid the falling reckage of any enemy helicopters they have just destroyed, and also need to be wary of hitting any parachuting airmen with their 'copter blades, as this will kill the airmen instantly.[-LF-]In a very similar vein to Williams' legendary Robotron, also released in '82, the rescue chopper is armed...
- Genre
- Shooter
- Year
- 1982
- Developer
- Stern Electronics
- Publisher
- Stern Electronics
- Players
- 1
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Rescue frequently asked questions
How do I play Rescue online with a friend?
Rescue (Arcade) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play Rescue on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Rescue in the Arcade library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Rescue netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play Rescue for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
Play Rescue on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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