Air Support

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You fly a command helicopter, directing squads of robots into battle while fighting enemies yourself. The action switches between shooting enemies as you circle the map and issuing real-time orders to troops on the ground. Each mission unfolds on grid-based terrain where positioning matters, forcing you to split attention between aerial combat and land strategy. It balances real-time combat with quick decision making, a rare combo in early 80s games. The Commodore 64 and Atari 8-bit versions run at a brisk pace for their hardware, with chunky graphics that emphasize gameplay over flair. A cult favorite for its tight control and dual-layer challenges.