Underplayed Gems

Helicopter Simulator 2014: Search and Rescue (2014)

Helicopter Simulator 2014: Search and Rescue cover
Developer
VipaGames
Publisher
SIG Publishing
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Simulation
Rating
1.7 of 5, 377 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A grounded yet occasionally tense simulation of piloting emergency helicopters through natural disasters and rescue missions, with a mix of challenge and relaxed exploration.

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What players say

Players report this is a simple arcade rescue game, not a realistic simulator. Many say it crashes on modern Windows and never got patched, but those who get it running find decent entertainment at a deep discount.

Screenshots

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