P-47: The Phantom Fighter (World)
Jaleco • 1988
Also known as: P-47: The Freedom Fighter


Take to the skies in P-47: The Phantom Fighter, a cooperative aerial shooter released by Jaleco in 1988. Players control P-47 Thunderbolt fighter planes as they navigate horizontally across the screen, battling enemy aircraft and anti-aircraft installations. This game is part of a series that includes P-47 Aces, indicating an evolution of gameplay within the franchise. As one of two players, you’ll work together to progress through various levels, dodging projectiles and destroying targets while maintaining your plane's health. The game originated in Japan but was released as an export version for international distribution. It has been ported to several home computer platforms including Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, and Atari ST. P-47: The Phantom Fighter builds upon the foundation of its predecessor, "P-47 - The Freedom Fighter," offering a familiar yet distinct aerial combat experience. Released in May 1988, it provides a straightforward, two-player shooter experience focused on teamwork and skillful maneuvering.
Details
- Manufacturer
- Jaleco
- Year
- 1988
- Players
- 2
- Genre
- Shooter / Flying Horizontal
- Display
- raster
- Emulation status
- good
- MAME ID
- p47
Machine data derived from the MAME project.