Air Cavalry

About

Air Cavalry is a helicopter combat simulator set during fictional military operations. You control a chopper from a third person perspective using Mode 7 effects that create pseudo-3D environments. The split screen shows your cockpit and weapons systems while you maneuver through three distinct conflict zones. Missions emphasize tactical positioning and weapon management as you engage ground targets and enemy aircraft. The game includes both competitive and cooperative split-screen modes for two players though these aren't mentioned in original marketing materials. Released in 1995 by Synergistic Software it uses the Super Nintendo's hardware to deliver rotating 360 degree views of battlefields. While not widely discussed in modern retrospectives its approach to flight mechanics and simultaneous multiplayer options stand out among SNES military titles from the mid 90s.