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In this video, Airborne Ranger , released in 1989 for the Atari ST by Microprose Software.
Description extracted from the game's manual:
THE ELITE UNIT has always captured the imagination of both soldier and civilian. Units such as the Rangers are the point men of the armed forces, the cutting edge, and they fascinate us to an extent out of proportion to their numbers. We envy them their sharp, distinctive appearance, their high status, their esprit de corps, and most of all their awesome skill in their chosen profession. They have an aura of competence that is at once reassuring and intimidating, as if they will admit no limits to what they can achieve. This unshakeable confidence would seem preposterous if it had not been borne out time and again by events on and off the battlefield. They really are as good as they think they are.
Throughout history, when the need was there for a special unit to perform extremely difficult and hazardous missions, the United States has called on its soldiers to form a unit of Rangers. And every time the volunteers have stepped forward from throughout the Army, the toughest, the smartest and the most dedicated come forth to join the Rangers. They know that a soldier qualified to wear the small embroidered tab that says "RANGER" is a soldier who has proven himself in one of the most rugged and rigorous training courses in the world. They've suffered the worst that man and nature can throw at them and come out hardened, tempered. They are the best of the best.
And they better be, for they are often called upon to do the seemingly impossible. Need an impregnable shore fortification taken out in advance of a landing? Need supply lines cut behind enemy lines? A lightning strike to liberate a prison camp? A low altitude combat drop on an enemy airfield? Call the Rangers. They will do the job, if it can be done.
Airborne Ranger gives you a taste of what it's like to be an elite soldier on a hazardous mission. Behind enemy lines, cut off from friends and allies, you have nothing to depend on but stealth, quick wits, combat skill and guts. You're surrounded, outnumbered and outgunned, your enemies are dangerous and dedicated, but others are counting on you to complete your mission. You have surprise on your side, and a creed that won't admit of failure. Ranger, lead the way!
Originally released for the C64 in 1987 and ported in 1989 to the ST, Airborne ranger is an action/simulation game were we take the role of an U.S. Army airborne ranger parachuted behind enemy lines in order to perform different missions, from blowing up an ammunition depot or freeing prisoners of war.
The graphics are detailed and neat, the multidirectional scrolling is smooth, the audio has good chiptunes and we can select the difficulty level to match our tastes. Not an easy game to play but one where you must plan your actions. Give it a try.
Here you'll find loading screens with music and gameplay.
All footage taken from original hardware machines and upscaled to 1080P.
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In this video, Airborne Ranger , released in 1989 for the Atari ST by Microprose Software.
Description extracted from the game's manual:
THE ELITE UNIT has always captured the imagination of both soldier and civilian. Units such as the Rangers are the point men of the armed forces, the cutting edge, and they fascinate us to an extent out of proportion to their numbers. We envy them their sharp, distinctive appearance, their high status, their esprit de corps, and most of all their awesome skill in their chosen profession. They have an aura of competence that is at once reassuring and intimidating, as if they will admit no limits to what they can achieve. This unshakeable confidence would seem preposterous if it had not been borne out time and again by events on and off the battlefield. They really are as good as they think they are.
Throughout history, when the need was there for a special unit to perform extremely difficult and hazardous missions, the United States has called on its soldiers to form a unit of Rangers. And every time the volunteers have stepped forward from throughout the Army, the toughest, the smartest and the most dedicated come forth to join the Rangers. They know that a soldier qualified to wear the small embroidered tab that says "RANGER" is a soldier who has proven himself in one of the most rugged and rigorous training courses in the world. They've suffered the worst that man and nature can throw at them and come out hardened, tempered. They are the best of the best.
And they better be, for they are often called upon to do the seemingly impossible. Need an impregnable shore fortification taken out in advance of a landing? Need supply lines cut behind enemy lines? A lightning strike to liberate a prison camp? A low altitude combat drop on an enemy airfield? Call the Rangers. They will do the job, if it can be done.
Airborne Ranger gives you a taste of what it's like to be an elite soldier on a hazardous mission. Behind enemy lines, cut off from friends and allies, you have nothing to depend on but stealth, quick wits, combat skill and guts. You're surrounded, outnumbered and outgunned, your enemies are dangerous and dedicated, but others are counting on you to complete your mission. You have surprise on your side, and a creed that won't admit of failure. Ranger, lead the way!
Originally released for the C64 in 1987 and ported in 1989 to the ST, Airborne ranger is an action/simulation game were we take the role of an U.S. Army airborne ranger parachuted behind enemy lines in order to perform different missions, from blowing up an ammunition depot or freeing prisoners of war.
The graphics are detailed and neat, the multidirectional scrolling is smooth, the audio has good chiptunes and we can select the difficulty level to match our tastes. Not an easy game to play but one where you must plan your actions. Give it a try.
Here you'll find loading screens with music and gameplay.
All footage taken from original hardware machines and upscaled to 1080P.
Let me know what do you think about the video in the comments below but, most important, Enjoy!!!
If you liked the video, please consider giving a thumbs up and maybe also subscribe.
Thanks for watching.
