Heli Rescue

Heli Rescue is a side-scrolling arcade collect-em-up where you pilot a helicopter through a vast maze rescuing captives held in enemy caches. Find 30 keys scattered throughout multiple levels to complete each stage. Collect four distinct character types—pink ones provide keys, yellow ones grant extra lives, blinking ones assist with unreachable areas. Carry up to four characters simultaneously and deliver them to their color-matched houses marked with waving flags. Navigate electric barriers, obstacles, and enemy fire while managing fuel and avoiding collisions.

Commodore 64

Released in 1992 by CP Verlag and published by Golden Disk 64, Heli Rescue was programmed by Mario van Zeist. The game features fluid gameplay and responsive helicopter controls earning praise from enthusiasts. Lemon64 community members consistently praised Heli Rescue with glowing comments like "A very good game. Great controls and fluid gameplay. The music is awesome." MobyGames awarded 80%, noting the helicopter could carry up to four characters. The game boasts two challenging levels with imposing technical puzzles—certain electric barriers cannot be switched off, creating strategic pressure. Despite being lesser-known compared to better-publicized titles like Choplifter, Heli Rescue remains a well-crafted and engaging arcade rescue adventure showcasing CP Verlag's competent game development.