Fighter Bomber
| Company type | Video game |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Founder | Vektor Grafix |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Products | Combat flight simulator video game |
| Parent | Activision UK |
Fighter Bomber—known as Strike Aces in the United States—is a combat flight simulator created by Vektor Grafix and launched in 1989 by Activision UK. It was made available on several platforms such as Atari ST, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, Amstrad CPC, Amiga, and ZX Spectrum.
Gameplay
The game centers around the yearly Strategic Air Command Bombing and Navigation Competition held at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota. Participants from various countries pilot aircraft through three distinct missions, accumulating points to claim the Curtis E. LeMay Trophy. Players can choose from six different planes, with customizable mission objectives and armaments, including an assortment of bombs and missiles designed to suit tactical preferences.
Reception
In 1990, Computer Gaming World highlighted the broad selection of aircraft and the inclusion of a scenario editor as positive features but pointed out that the graphics were less impressive compared to titles such as A-10 Tank Killer. The review also mentioned the limited compatibility with sound cards. Ultimately, the publication regarded the game as decent but not fully realizing its capabilities. Later evaluations in 1992 and 1994 assigned it a rating of two and a half stars out of five within the category of contemporary wargames.
Further reading
- Jeux & Stratégie nouvelle formule #5