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Summary

Air Cavalry drops you into a Mode 7‑driven helicopter simulator that splits the screen to show both the third‑person view and the cockpit. You can choose from three distinct theatres—Middle East, Indonesia, and Central America—each packed with a handful of objectives that grow tougher as you progress, plus a training mission to get the feel of the different gunships.

The game supports two‑player split‑screen, letting you either team up in co‑op or go head‑to‑head in a versus match. While the graphics are praised for their smooth Mode 7 scrolling, reviewers noted the helicopter’s sluggish handling and the unforgiving scarcity of ammo, which makes enemy fire feel relentless.

Critics were split: Electronic Gaming Monthly called it “decent” for military fans despite the poor‑looking Mode 7 sequences, GamePro liked the easy targeting and rookie‑friendly enemy behavior, and Next Generation warned that luck often outweighs skill, leading to a repetitive feel. Still, for anyone craving a solid, retro‑style shooter with a split‑screen cockpit, Air Cavalry delivers a unique blend of strategy and arcade action.