''Red Zone'' is a 1994 scrolling shooter game developed by

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and published by

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for the

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. The game is notable for its use of several technologies that were not prevalent at the time on the Genesis/Mega Drive, such as full screen rotation, 3D vectors, real-time zoom and

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. The developer deemed a pre-release version of this game — ''Hardwired'' — publicly distributable.

Reception

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'' rated the game 6.8 out of 10, praising its combat and aerial sequences as "innovative" while noting its difficulty and learning curve. They also mentioned the amount of weapons and missions available to the player. ''

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'' praised the helicopter handling and graphical intro, but concluded that the poor controls when maneuvering characters on the ground effectively killed any potential enjoyment. '' Next Generation'' rated the game 3 out of 5 stars, stating that "While ''Red Zones plot and gameplay are surely blatant rip-offs from ''

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'', the enormous challenges fundamentally make this title a viable alternative to the ongoing success of the ''Strike'' series."

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* {{Authority control 1994 video games Helicopter video games Scrolling shooters Sega Genesis games Sega Genesis-only games Time Warner Interactive games Top-down video games Video games about nuclear war and weapons Video games about terrorism Video games scored by Jesper Kyd Video games developed in Denmark