Hellfire is all about direct, uncompromising action, throwing you into a combat mission where your heavily armed helicopter is meant to blast everything in its path apart. The settings shift between day and night and across different types of terrain, giving the action some visual variety. To progress, you have to destroy enough enemy aircraft in each section – otherwise the level starts over, which adds a noticeable layer of pressure. Extras such as additional lives and smart bombs help you stay in control when things become especially chaotic.