Ikari Warriors III: The Rescue

Ikari Warriors III: The Rescue (1989) is the final installment in SNK's Ikari Warriors series, marking a shift from its predecessors by emphasizing hand-to-hand combat over heavy weaponry. In this DOS version, players control elite soldiers Paul and Vince on a mission to rescue a kidnapped child from the terrorist group Crime Ghost. The gameplay features vertically scrolling levels where players start unarmed, relying on punches, kicks, and occasional weapons found along the way. Unlike earlier titles, vehicles are absent, and the focus is on close-quarters combat, offering a more grounded and gritty experience. The game supports two-player simultaneous play, allowing for cooperative action.