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Thunder Blade is a combat flight shooter developed and released by Sega for arcades in 1987. Players pilot a helicopter through vertically scrolling overhead sections and forward-moving, behind-the-aircraft stages, firing guns and missiles at ground and airborne targets. The game used Sega's Super Scaler hardware to enlarge and rotate sprites in order to create an impression of rapid three-dimensional movement. It appeared in upright and deluxe sit-down cabinets, with the deluxe version incorporating a moving seat, and was later adapted for several home systems.
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How good is Thunder Blade?
Thunder Blade scores 6.85/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Rail Shooter category. Memorable deluxe helicopter cabinet and technical ambition, but home ports and gameplay repetition hurt consensus.
What are the best alternatives to Thunder Blade?
See our alternatives page for Thunder Blade for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Time Crisis II, Lylat Wars, Time Crisis 3.
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Is Thunder Blade worth it in 2026?
With a score of 6.85/10, Thunder Blade is a solid option in Rail Shooter. See all Rail Shooter ranked.
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