P-47: The Phantom Fighter (World)

Jaleco • 1988

Also known as: P-47: The Freedom Fighter

P-47: The Phantom Fighter (World) — Title screen
Title screen
P-47: The Phantom Fighter (World) — Gameplay
Gameplay

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.