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Commodore 64 · Shoot 'em Up / Action
River Rescue
Deep cut
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Aackosoft |
| Publisher | Creative Sparks |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Released for the Commodore 64, River Rescue is a shoot 'em up developed by Aackosoft and published by Creative Sparks. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
Aackosoft also made Aztec Challenge, Orc Attack and Raid on Bungeling Bay 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've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing River Rescue is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
River 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.
River Rescue FAQ
Who made River Rescue?
It was developed by Aackosoft and published by Creative Sparks.
How long does River Rescue take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, River 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 River 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.