F-15 Strike Eagle (rev. 2.2 02/25/91, 29K ver. 3.1f)

Microprose Games Inc. • 1991

F-15 Strike Eagle (rev. 2.2 02/25/91, 29K ver. 3.1f) — Title screen
Title screen
F-15 Strike Eagle (rev. 2.2 02/25/91, 29K ver. 3.1f) — Gameplay
Gameplay

Take to the skies in F-15 Strike Eagle, a one-player flight combat simulator released by Microprose Games Inc. in 1991. This arcade game delivers a first-person perspective as you pilot an F-15 fighter jet through challenging aerial missions. Players maneuver their aircraft using the controls, engaging enemy targets and navigating complex environments presented in three dimensions. F-15 Strike Eagle marked Microprose's initial foray into coin-operated games and utilized advanced technology for its time, incorporating multiple processors and sound chips to create an immersive experience. The game’s technical specifications included a Motorola 68000 main CPU alongside other specialized components designed to handle the graphics and audio processing required for realistic flight simulation. This title offers a visceral taste of aerial warfare as you put your piloting skills to the test, showcasing a level of realism previously unseen in arcade games. Versions of F-15 Strike Eagle were later adapted for various home consoles and computers, though an Atari 7800 prototype remained unreleased.

Details

Manufacturer
Microprose Games Inc.
Year
1991
Players
1
Genre
Shooter / Flying 1st Person
Display
raster
Emulation status
imperfect
MAME ID
f15se

Machine data derived from the MAME project.