Airwolf
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Airwolf – Why Was This C64 TV Licence So Brutally Difficult?
Released in 1985 by Elite Systems for the Commodore 64, Airwolf is a licensed action-shooter based on the popular television series, placing you in control of Stringfellow Hawke’s advanced military helicopter. The mission centres on rescuing five trapped scientists from a vast underground complex, requiring careful navigation through narrow caverns filled with hazards and enemy defences. Gameplay focuses on precise flying, with players managing momentum, gravity, missiles, shields, and fuel while blasting through walls and activating switches to open new routes. Progress demands accurate positioning and timing, as falling debris, tight corridors, and hostile fire punish even minor mistakes. Visually, the game delivers colourful 8-bit sprites and smooth side-scrolling environments that maintain a strong sense of speed and tension. The experience is enhanced by a looping rendition of the iconic Airwolf television theme by Sylvester Levay, adapted effectively for the SID chip.
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Released in 1985 by Elite Systems for the Commodore 64, Airwolf is a licensed action-shooter based on the popular television series, placing you in control of Stringfellow Hawke’s advanced military helicopter. The mission centres on rescuing five trapped scientists from a vast underground complex, requiring careful navigation through narrow caverns filled with hazards and enemy defences. Gameplay focuses on precise flying, with players managing momentum, gravity, missiles, shields, and fuel while blasting through walls and activating switches to open new routes. Progress demands accurate positioning and timing, as falling debris, tight corridors, and hostile fire punish even minor mistakes. Visually, the game delivers colourful 8-bit sprites and smooth side-scrolling environments that maintain a strong sense of speed and tension. The experience is enhanced by a looping rendition of the iconic Airwolf television theme by Sylvester Levay, adapted effectively for the SID chip.
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Magazine Reviews
Magazine Reviews · 11
Contemporary average 71% · range 60–88%
Commodore Computing Int.
Reviewed by Tony Horgan
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Commodore Force
Reviewed by Elite full-price release
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Commodore Horizons
Reviewed by Elite full-price release
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Commodore User
Reviewed by Elite full-price release
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Commodore User
Reviewed by Encore budget release
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Datormagazin
Reviewed by Tomas Hybner. Encore budget release
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Home Computing Weekly
Reviewed by Elite full-price release
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Your 64
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Zzap!64
Reviewed by Bob Wade, Julian Rignall & Gary Penn. Elite full-price release
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Zzap!64
Reviewed by Gordon Houghton. Encore budget release
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Zzap!64
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