Introduce
In Thunder Blade, players take on the role of a combat helicopter pilot, engaging in challenging missions to combat terrorist forces. The gameplay of Thunder Blade is notable for its dynamic camera perspectives, offering a unique experience to players.
Initially, the game often starts with a top-down view, similar to traditional vertical scrolling shooters. In this perspective, players control their helicopter flying over cities, military bases, and vast landscapes, dodging obstacles and shooting down numerous enemies ranging from tanks and fortresses to enemy aircraft. The helicopter is equipped with an limitless machine gun and a limited supply of missiles that deal significant damage, effective against armored targets or groups of enemies.
A distinctive and highly impressive feature of Thunder Blade is when the game shifts to a third-person, behind-the-helicopter view, especially during missions flying through canyons, tunnels, or when engaging large targets. This perspective provides a sense of realistic 3D and high speed, requiring players to react quickly to dodge structures and enemy fire. The chases, missile evasions, and target attacks in this view create intense and exciting moments.
Each stage in Thunder Blade has a specific objective, usually to eliminate all enemies or a major target at the end of the stage. Difficulty progressively increases through the stages, with a greater variety of enemies and more complex obstacles. Players need to collect power-ups to upgrade their missile firepower or flight speed. If the helicopter is hit by enemy fire or crashes, the player loses a life. The ultimate goal is to complete all missions and become a legendary pilot.