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1983

An early arcade shooter in the vein of Zaxxon: you fly a World War I Sopwith Camel biplane over diagonally scrolling terrain, shooting down enemy planes and bombing ground targets.

  • Driving or flying
  • Historical setting
  • Shooting and gunplay
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Blue Max special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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1942

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Brings what grabs you about Blue Max: good gunplay, combat with precise timing and action-packed real-time combat.

A classic vertically scrolling Capcom arcade shooter where you fly a World War II fighter, blast waves of enemy planes, dodge bullets with loop-the-loops and grab power-ups. Short, reflex-driven, score-chasing runs with steep difficulty.

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Time Pilot

Historical setting

A Konami arcade classic where you fly freely in every direction across an endlessly scrolling sky, dogfighting through different eras, from biplanes to jets and futuristic craft.

Rambo: The Video Game

Vast, open spaces

An on-rails shooter that retells the first three Rambo films through film-based scenes and shooting sections. Known for its simple mechanics and close ties to the source movies.

Ride to Hell: Retribution

Driving or flying

A revenge action game set in 1960s America where biker Jake Conway fights a rival gang with fists, guns and motorcycle chases. Widely known for its technical flaws and clunky execution.

Soviet Strike

Driving or flying

An isometric helicopter combat entry in the Strike series: you pilot a gunship against a renegade ex-KGB general while managing ammo, fuel, and rescue objectives across mission-based campaigns.

IS Defense

Fast pace

You man a stationary machine gun to hold off waves of attackers rushing toward Europe's shores. Its appeal lies in the direct, frantic firefights where every second you keep the enemy at bay counts.

Call of Duty: Roads to Victory

Historical setting

A World War II shooter for the PSP with three interlinked campaigns where you fight as American, Canadian and British soldiers. It brings the Call of Duty feel to handheld play in compact missions.

Mad Dog McCree

Realistic visuals

You play a Western light-gun shooter built on live-action film footage, where you draw on outlaws and gunfighters who react to your shots. It captures the nostalgic arcade feel and dramatic set pieces that make it a classic of its era.

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