Paul
One of the two soldiers sent to rescue the kidnapped girl.
How it plays
How does Ikari III: The Rescue play?
The game uses a side-scrolling perspective. The objective is to move through enemy-held areas, defeat soldiers and vehicles, survive hazards, and reach the end of each stage before continuing the rescue mission.
Players switch between punches, kicks, weapons, grenades, and other available attacks while moving through linear stages. Enemies arrive in groups and may use firearms, explosives, or vehicles. Progress is stage-based, with lives and continues limiting repeated attempts.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Ikari III: The Rescue?
Conserve firearms and grenades for dense enemy groups, armored targets, and dangerous vehicles rather than spending them on isolated soldiers.
Advance slowly near screen edges, use melee attacks when safe, and learn enemy entry points. In two-player versions, stay close enough to support one another without blocking movement.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Vince
The second playable soldier and Paul's partner in the rescue mission.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Approach enemy groups carefully; rushing often exposes you to off-screen gunfire.
- 2
Save continues for later stages, where vehicles and clustered attacks become more frequent.
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