Underplayed Gems

Deadly Skies (1983)

Deadly Skies cover

Platforms: VIC-20
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 2 player ratings
Where to get it: My Abandonware

How it feels

A straightforward arcade helicopter shooter that feels quick and simple to play, with retro clunkiness from early 80s hardware.

actionarcadehelicopter shooterretrofast-pacedsimpletinkery

Screenshots

Deadly Skies screenshot 1

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