Operation Wolf

Operation Wolf, released in 1989 by Taito, is a fast-paced, side-scrolling rail shooter that brings the intensity of the arcade original to the home computer. As a lone special forces operative, players are dropped into enemy territory on a one-man mission to rescue hostages and dismantle a heavily armed military regime.

Armed with a machine gun and limited grenades, players mow down waves of enemy soldiers, helicopters, boats, and vehicles across a series of increasingly difficult missions. The action is relentless, with fast reflexes and careful ammo management crucial to survival. Originally played with a light gun in arcades, the DOS version adapts the gameplay to keyboard and mouse while retaining the game's explosive pace and gritty military atmosphere.

Operation Wolf is remembered for its intense action, iconic arcade roots, and cinematic presentation. It helped define the on-rails shooter genre and remains a nostalgic favorite for fans of classic '80s run-and-gun action.