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Air Fortress is an action game released for the Nintendo NES in 1987. Players control a pilot who must infiltrate and destroy massive airborne fortresses threatening humanity. The game alternates between two gameplay modes: navigating the character's ship through a scrolling shooting section and exploring the interior of the fortress on foot in a side-scrolling platform environment.
The main objective is to penetrate each Air Fortress, defeat the enemies inside, and destroy the core to prevent further attacks. The pace shifts dynamically between fast-paced shooting sequences and methodical platform exploration, requiring both reflexes and strategic movement. A unique mechanic is the seamless transition between flying and on-foot stages, blending shooter and platformer elements within a single mission.
Air Fortress introduces an unusual concept by combining aerial combat with ground-based exploration within the same level, offering a distinct gameplay rhythm. The game's design emphasizes careful navigation of the ship and tactical clearing of fortress interiors, setting it apart from typical action titles of its time.
