H.E.R.O. (Helicopter Emergency Rescue Operation) is an action-adventure game for the Atari 5200, released in 1984. Players assume the role of Roderick Hero, a courageous rescuer who navigates perilous mines to save trapped miners. Equipped with a helicopter backpack, laser beams, and dynamite, players must skillfully avoid obstacles, such as cave-ins and creatures like bats and spiders, to reach the miners. The game features multiple levels of increasing difficulty, emphasizing skillful maneuvering and resource management. H.E.R.O.'s blend of action and puzzle-solving elements makes it a classic of its era.