H.E.R.O. (Helicopter Emergency Rescue Operation) is a classic video game developed by Activision and released in 1984 for the Commodore 64, among other platforms. Players assume the role of Roderick Hero, a rescue worker with a helicopter backpack, whose mission is to navigate through perilous caves to save trapped miners. The game blends action and puzzle-solving elements as players must carefully conserve their limited energy supply while avoiding obstacles and enemies. HERO is remembered for its innovative gameplay and is considered a genre-defining title for early platform and action games.
