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  developer MicroProse
  publisher MicroProse
  designer Lawrence Schick
  released 1987 , 1988 , 1989
  genre Stealth
  modes Single Player
  ratings N/A
  platforms Amiga , Amstrad CPC , Atari ST , Commodore 64 , PC ( DOS ), ZX Spectrum
  input Joystick and Keyboard


''Airborne Ranger'' is a Computer Game released in 1987 by MicroProse . The game is a military simulation game in which a sole airborne ranger is to infiltrate enemy territory to complete various objectives.


GAMEPLAY

The game consisted of serveral missions in which the player controlled a sole airborne Ranger who had things to do from killing an enemy officer, take out an enemy Bunker , or even take out a SAM-site .

At the start of each mission the player is presented with a short overview of the mission. At the start of the mission, the player can select a ranger from a roster of soldiers. The player is then in control of an aircraft and is allowed to drop three Ammo crates over the enemy territory. Once the three containers are dropped the ranger is Parachute d into the area.

Upon touch down the player has to overcome several obstacles as enemy soldiers and officers, Mine-fields , Foxhole s and Bunkers . Due to limited ammunition the player needs to plan his path through the territory. The dropped ammo crates provide the soldier with fresh Grenades and ammo.

After completing the mission the ranger has to navigate to a pick-up point without being killed. The ranger has to reach the pick-up point within a timelimit.

If the ranger is captured (but not killed), the player can start an optional rescue mission using another soldier from the roster.


TRIVIA

The game created the maps and objective locations Random ly so the player is required to plan each mission carefully because no mission is the same.


LEGACY

The game is followed by '' Special Forces ''.


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