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''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''.

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.

!!''Thunder Blade'' contains examples of:
* ArcadePerfectPort: M2's 3DS port in 2015 is qualified as this.
* GameplayRoulette: The game switches between between two camera views: Overhead and over-the-shoulder section.
* RailShooter: Akin to its Super Scaler cousins, ''VideoGame/AfterBurner'' and ''VideoGame/GalaxyForce''.
* SceneryPorn: Much of its appeal came from how it pulled off its 3D environments with only multi-layered sprites back in 1987. It still looks impressive nowadays.