Dog Fight (Thunderbolt)
Orca / Thunderbolt • 1983


Take to the skies in Dog Fight, a two-player aerial combat shooter released in 1983 by Orca/Thunderbolt. As pilots locked in a thrilling dogfight, players maneuver their aircraft using a simple joystick control and single button for action. The game challenges you to outwit and defeat your opponent amidst a backdrop of intense air battles. Dog Fight features two Zilog Z80 processors and a General Instrument AY8910 sound chip, contributing to its gameplay experience. With a straightforward control scheme, the focus is entirely on aerial skill and strategy as players attempt to achieve the highest score possible. Antonio Colangelo currently holds the world record for Dog Fight, achieving an impressive 1,445,050 points in 1985. This arcade game offers a competitive experience for two players seeking fast-paced action and engaging aerial combat.
Details
- Manufacturer
- Orca / Thunderbolt
- Year
- 1983
- Players
- 2
- Genre
- Shooter / Flying
- Display
- raster, rotated 270°
- Emulation status
- good
- MAME ID
- dogfight
Machine data derived from the MAME project.