Dogs of War is a vertically scrolling run and gun video game developed and published by Elite Systems for the Amiga and Atari ST in 1989.
Players assume the role of freelance mercenaries who are sent on international assignments to topple governments and rescue people in danger.
[2] In each mission, players must complete different objectives, such as rescuing a kidnapped child, retrieving a valuable piece of art, or killing a criminal.
Upon completing missions, players earn money in-game, which can be used to purchase new items and upgrade weapons, allowing them to take down heavy obstacles that appear in later stages.
[4] Weapons in the game include pistols, Kalashnikovs, chain guns, grenades, rocket launchers, and a flamethrower.