Gunship Recon

Gunship Recon is an arcade helicopter game set in a conflict between Willsword, the player's country, and the enemy country Maxell. You pilot a helicopter through eight short, replayable levels, taking on missions to destroy enemy weapons and facilities, rescue hostages and carry out assassinations.

Missions and combat

The battlefield spans two kilometers square in most levels; leaving its boundaries ends the game. Enemies include ground weapons and unmanned aircraft, while allied flying squadrons protect you. In the first half, you have only a machine gun and must aim carefully. Homing rockets become available in the second half.

Flying the helicopter

You can stop in place to aim at enemies, though this reduces the flight-simulator feel. Terrain and weather vary between missions. Ground collisions cause little damage, but their physical inertia makes the helicopter harder to maneuver.