Ikari III: The Rescue

Commodore 64 · Action

Ikari III: The Rescue

Certified classic

SystemCommodore 64
GenreAction
DeveloperSNK
PublisherSNK
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesIkari Warriors
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 6

Released for the Commodore 64, Ikari III: The Rescue is an action game developed by SNK.

Among the 263 C64 action games in our database, it ranks #15 by legacy score.

It is part of the Ikari Warriors series; on the C64 you can also try Ikari Warriors and Victory Road. SNK also made Guerrilla War, Athena and Psycho Soldier for the C64.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you want to experience one of the C64's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing Ikari III: The Rescue is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Ikari III: The Rescue walkthroughs & guides

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Playing C64 games today

C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.

Ikari III: The Rescue FAQ

Who made Ikari III: The Rescue?

It was developed by SNK.

How long does Ikari III: The Rescue take to play?

As an action game, Ikari III: The Rescue typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Ikari III: The Rescue on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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