Overview and Gameplay
Alien bases are draining Earth’s energy, and the F-14VTS is sent to destroy them while supporting scientists building a Neutron Cannon. Captain Skyhawk combines diagonal overhead attack runs with behind-the-aircraft dogfights across eight missions.
Objectives include bombing enemy installations, dropping supplies, rescuing scientists, docking with a friendly station, and launching a final assault on the alien space station. Fighters destroyed in aerial battles earn credits that can be spent on ammunition and cannon upgrades.
Controls And Mechanics
- The directional pad banks the aircraft, while Up dives and Down climbs.
- A fires the unlimited cannon and confirms menu selections.
- B operates context-sensitive weapons, including missiles, charged bombs, supply drops, and docking.
- Select combined with Left or Right performs an emergency barrel roll.
- Terrain, mines, missiles, speed changes, and precise docking provide much of the challenge.
Version Notes
This release is the North American Rev 1 program build, also identified as PRG1 in older preservation sets.
Release And Credits
- Release year: 1990
- Developer: Rare Limited
- Publisher: Milton Bradley
- Music: David Wise
- Original platform: NES
