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| 3 | ''Thunder Blade'' is a 1987 [[UsefulNotes/ArcadeGame arcade]] simulation game by Creator/{{Sega}}, where the player controls a heli and shoots down the enemies. Powered by Sega X Board, it utilizes Sprite Scaler techs in a peculiar way, constantly switching its view. The game was heavily inspired by 1983 film ''Film/BlueThunder''. |
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| 5 | The game was initially ported to various platforms at the time, with mixed results. It also received a MissionPackSequel for the UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis called ''Super Thunder Blade''. Nowadays, you can easily play it on UsefulNotes/Nintendo3DS thanks to M2's 3D Classics conversion. |
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| 7 | !!''Thunder Blade'' contains examples of: |
| 8 | * ArcadePerfectPort: M2's 3DS port in 2015 is qualified as this. |
| 9 | * GameplayRoulette: The game switches between between two camera views: Overhead and over-the-shoulder section. |
| 10 | * RailShooter: Akin to its Super Scaler cousins, ''VideoGame/AfterBurner'' and ''VideoGame/GalaxyForce''. |
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