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Ikari III: The Rescue is a top-down scrolling shooter released in 1990 for the MS-DOS platform. Developed and published by SNK Corporation, it is the third installment in the Ikari Warriors series. The game presents an arcade-style action scenario where the player's objective is to rescue a kidnapped presidential candidate's daughter by advancing through hostile territory.

Players control a single commando viewed from above, navigating through vertically scrolling environments filled with enemy soldiers and vehicles. The primary goal is to fight from the start of each stage to its conclusion, defeating all opposition to progress. The character begins armed only with fists for close combat, but can acquire various weapons and power-ups discovered throughout the levels to enhance offensive capabilities. Gameplay revolves around continuous movement upward, managing enemy waves, and utilizing collected armaments to survive increasingly dense opposition.

The structure is linear, with players advancing through distinct stages by clearing the screen of enemies. Key gameplay systems include direct run-and-gun combat against ground troops and vehicles, and environmental navigation that requires avoiding obstacles and enemy fire. Progression is marked by finding temporary weapon upgrades, such as firearms and explosives, which are essential for dealing with the escalating number and types of adversaries encountered in later sections of the mission.