''Super Huey UH-IX'' (simply ''Super Huey'' on some platforms) is a helicopter

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published by

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. Originally released for the

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in 1985, it was ported to the

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, Atari ST, Atari 8-bit computers, and MS-DOS. Atari Corporation published an Atari 7800 version in 1989.

Gameplay

''Super Huey UH-IX'' is a game in which a flight simulator involves combat, as well as rescue and exploration missions.

Reception

M. Evan Brooks reviewed the game for ''

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'', and stated that "For those desiring an 8-bit helicopter flight simulator, Super Huey and its sequels fill the bill. For those desiring excitement as well, it would pay dividends to look elsewhere." ''

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'' described ''Super Huey'' as a "''true'' simulation" like '' Flight Simulator II'', with excellent graphics.

Reviews

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in ''Current Notes''

References

{{reflist 1985 video games Amiga games Apple II games Atari 7800 games Atari 8-bit computer games Atari ST games Combat flight simulators Commodore 64 games Cosmi Corporation games DOS games Helicopter video games Video games developed in the United States