Operation Wolf
Grab the gun, watch your mag count and don't shoot the hostages.
Coming soon to UsuArcade
Votes to bring it to the arcade: 0
In the meantime, head into the arcade and play the cabinets that are already there
- Year
- 1987
- Manufacturer
- Taito
- Players
- 1 player
- Genres
- Light gun shooters
- Decade
- '80s arcade games
You could hear Operation Wolf from across the arcade: a submachine gun bolted to the cabinet that rattled and kicked with every burst. Aim, squeeze and you were the star of an 80s action flick, one commando against an entire army.
There was always a little crowd behind you counting how many mags you had left.
History
Taito released it in 1987, and it became one of the biggest gun games of its day. The mounted gun with recoil was its calling card and set it apart from simpler shooting gallery games.
It got ported to a ton of late-80s home computers and consoles and was followed in arcades by Operation Thunderbolt.
How to play
The screen scrolls sideways as soldiers, vehicles, choppers and boats pour in. Aim the gun and fire; the side button launches rocket grenades, perfect for armor and helicopters.
Ammo is limited, so you have to shoot pickups to grab extra mags and grenades. Every hit you take fills your damage meter, and when it's full, game over. Across six missions you fight your way through to rescue the hostages, without shooting them by mistake.
Fun facts
- The cabinet's gun had real recoil thanks to a built-in mechanism.
- Shooting hostages or civilians costs you health.
- Its follow-up, Operation Thunderbolt, let two players shoot side by side with two guns.
In the arcade
Operation Wolf is on the UsuArcade wishlist, coming soon to the lounge. Vote with the 'I want to play it' button to get it here faster.
In the meantime you can play Commando, Green Beret or Shock Troopers in the lounge, with chat, live spectators and arcade high scores.
FAQ
Can I play Operation Wolf at UsuArcade?
Not yet. It's on the wishlist, coming soon. You can vote for it with 'I want to play it.'
What year did Operation Wolf come out?
1987, from Taito.
How do you play Operation Wolf?
Aim a mounted submachine gun, shoot the enemies crossing the screen, grab ammo and grenades and rescue the hostages without hitting them.
What military action games are already in the lounge?
Commando, Green Beret and Shock Troopers, ready to play in your browser.
