A-10 Tank Killer
| Industry | Video game development and publishing |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | A-10 Tank Killer |
A-10 Tank Killer is a combat flight simulation title originally released for DOS in 1989 by Dynamix, who also handled its development and publishing. An Amiga port followed in 1990. The game centers on the A-10 Thunderbolt II close air support aircraft. Building on the popularity of Red Baron, version 1.5 appeared in 1991, introducing missions based on the Gulf War, along with upgraded visuals and audio. Additional mission expansions were available for purchase separately. Its follow-up, Silent Thunder: A-10 Tank Killer II, was released by Sierra in 1996.
Gameplay
The player assumes control of the A-10 Thunderbolt II, undertaking combat operations set during the Gulf War air campaign as well as a hypothetical European conflict. Each mission begins with a briefing, allows for tailored weapon configurations, and concludes with a debriefing session.
Reception
By March 1996, Sierra On-Line reported that combined sales of A-10 Tank Killer and its sequel surpassed 250,000 copies. Computer Gaming World gave the game a rating of four stars out of five, suggesting it was more suitable for casual gamers than hardcore flight sim fans. In a 1994 wargame review, the publication awarded it slightly over three stars, commending its graphics while mentioning joystick control sensitivity as a drawback. The DOS edition earned a flawless rating from Dragon. Due to its graphic content, German authorities placed the game on the "Index", resulting in restricted availability within that country.
Reviews
- The Games Machine (February 1990)
- Zzap! (February 1991)
- Génération 4 (April 1990)
- Zero (April 1991)
- Amiga Action (June 1991)
- Amiga Joker (January 1991)
- Amiga Power (July 1991)
- ASM (Aktueller Software Markt) (November 1990)
- Amiga Power (August 1991)
See also
- Red Baron (1990)
- A-10 Attack! (1995)
- A-10 Cuba! (1996)
- Silent Thunder (1996)
- Falcon 4.0 (1998)