Captain skyhawk
I have heard some bad press on this
game and I tell you, ALL LIES! Captain Skyhawk is one of the many
titles developed by rare, in the 8-bit era. The game was released in
1990 by Milton Bradley for the Nintendo Entertainment System. I
should probably mention here That I am not usually a fan of jet plane
games or flying sims. That is why I was pleasantly surprised when I
popped the ol' Skyhawk into my Nintendo and prepared for take off
(against alien intruders.)
Most of the game is in an isometric
view. The game play can take a bit to get used to . I remember
crashing into hills a lot at the start of the game. Once I got the
hang of it though I played it almost obsessively for a week straight.
The enemy bullets seem to move at just the right speed to make the
game challenging and really fun. The plane handles really well too.
The controls are tight but have just enough play that it makes it
unique.
There are a few different play modes
while the game unfolds. There are the straight missions that require
you to essentially get from one end to the other without dying.
There are also missions that require you to drop off a packages , and
rescue scientists. You will also have to line up your ship in between
levels to dock. There are also dog fight levels, similar to top gun
on the NES.
There are good weapon upgrades that
spice up game play . Power ups can be purchased and outfitted between
levels after docking. The first time I played the game I didn't even
think to actually use the missiles or bombs until I was like 2 stages
from the end. Which was awesome when I got to the final boss, because
I smoked him.
If you are a retro gamer or interested
in old games, this one is worth checking out or re- visiting . There
are several ways to play on the internet but I prefer the good old
Nintendo Entertainment System.
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