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Unusually, this Operation Wolf-influenced shoot 'em up sees you start behind enemy lines, and gradually attempting to escape. As you've captured the Rapier machine gun your enemy have been developing, there are plenty who can't bear to see the back of you unless it's bloodied and lifeless. The...

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Developer
Sega Enterprises

Released on
1989

Size
1–2 Players

Version
Arcade

Requirements
Arcade

Downloads
Shooter

ESRB Rating
Not Rated

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Unusually, this Operation Wolf-influenced shoot ’em up sees you start behind enemy lines, and gradually attempting to escape. As you’ve captured the Rapier machine gun your enemy have been developing, there are plenty who can’t bear to see the back of you unless it’s bloodied and lifeless.

The game’s 8 levels feature quite a variety of settings, vehicles and situations. You will have to evade fire from snipers based in windows, enemy jets, helicopters and well-trained marines, while riding tanks and speedboats as well as being on foot. The levels are set in locations such as the enemy camp, the jungle, a ruined city and the final flight back to your base.

Line of Fire

Overview & History

Released by Sega in 1989 for the System 16 arcade hardware, Line of Fire is a gritty, military-themed rail shooter that drops players into the boots of an elite commando unit. Tasked with stopping a rogue terrorist organization from plunging the globe into chaos, your mission takes you from dense, booby-trapped jungles and heavily fortified enemy bases to bustling urban environments and treacherous waterways. Distinct for its pseudo-3D perspective and dynamic camera movements, the game stood out in arcades by blending frantic gunplay with pulse-pounding vehicular segments, including high-speed jeep chases and explosive boat pursuits. Its intense, relentless pacing and arcade-perfect cooperative two-player mode cemented its legacy as a quintessential late-80s Sega classic.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

Unlike stationary cabinet shooters of its era, Line of Fire constantly shifts the player's vantage point, utilizing forward-scrolling mechanics that create a palpable sense of momentum and danger. Players must wield their crosshairs to systematically eliminate waves of hostile soldiers, snipers, attack dogs, and heavily armored bosses while simultaneously dodging incoming enemy fire. Survival requires quick reflexes and precise target prioritization, as civilians frequently cross the line of fire and must be spared to avoid penalty. Power-ups scattered across the warzones upgrade your arsenal, granting temporary access to devastating rocket launchers and rapid-fire machine guns essential for surviving the grueling endurance tests at the end of each stage.