Silkworm is a fast paced, side scrolling shooter with the unique aspect that you could control either a helicopter or a Jeep, or both simultaneously if you have two players. The graphics were pretty detailed for the time, and the action and shooting was fast. The helicopter is easier to control and avoid death with, but the Jeep often offers more intense gameplay, as you need to destroy everything directly in front of it or be prepared to jump in order to avoid crashing. The players collect shields, power cells and an additional bonus can be added to the score achieved. The game employed some destructible environmental elements, such as buildings and ancient ruins. A unique element of the game was the ability to rescue your comrades and carry them in the Jeep with you. When your vehicle took a hit, the rescued hostages would be ejected from the vehicle and scatter, requiring you to drive around and gather them back up.
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