Air Attack is a vertically scrolling shoot ’em up released for arcades by Comad in 1996. Taking control of a fighter jet, players navigate through seven intense stages, fighting waves of enemy aircraft and ground turrets before facing powerful level bosses. The game is particularly notorious among retro enthusiasts for its blatant reuse of graphical assets “borrowed” from other popular titles of the era, including SimCity 2000 and Syndicate.
How to Play
The objective is to survive all seven stages by destroying enemies and avoiding incoming fire. The default arcade controls use the arrow keys for movement, Z to fire your primary weapon, and X to deploy a screen-clearing bomb. Collect power-ups dropped by enemies to upgrade your ship’s arsenal with spread shots and homing missiles.
Tips
- Use your bombs strategically when cornered or to quickly burst down tough bosses, as they grant brief invincibility.
- Keep moving to avoid being swarmed by homing projectiles and ground turret fire.
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