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Operation Wolf technical data
Name | Operation Wolf |
System | NES |
Year | 1989 |
Developer | Taito Corporation |
Genre | Shooter |
Operation Wolf is a classic Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) game released in 1987. The game was developed and published by Taito Corporation and was the first NES game to use a light gun, the NES Zapper. The goal of the game is to rescue prisoners of war who have been held captive by an enemy force.
The player takes control of a special forces operative called “Lone Wolf”, who is sent into hostile territory to save the prisoners. The game consists of six levels, each with their own unique enemies and objectives. In each level, Lone Wolf must face off against enemy soldiers, tanks, helicopters and more, while rescuing prisoners along the way. As he progresses through each level, Lone Wolf will pick up various weapons such as machine guns and grenades to help him complete his mission.
At the end of each level, Lone Wolf will have to battle an end-level boss character before progressing to the next stage. These bosses are usually much tougher than regular enemies and require some strategy to defeat them. There are also bonus stages throughout the game where Lone Wolf can earn extra points or bonuses such as extra lives or health packs.
The graphics in Operation Wolf are fairly basic but still look quite good considering it was released on the NES console in 1987. The backgrounds are detailed enough to give players an idea of where they are supposed to be going and what objectives they need to complete in order for them to progress further into the game. The sound effects are also quite good for an 8-bit console and add a lot of atmosphere to the action on screen.
Overall, Operation Wolf is an excellent example of a classic NES title that still stands up today with its simple yet challenging gameplay and engaging visuals & sound effects. It is one of those games that will always have a place in gamers’ hearts due its timelessness and nostalgia factor that comes with playing it on such an iconic console like the NES.