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P47 Thunderbolt

P47 Thunderbolt

Aka: P47 Freedom Fighter
Console: Commodore 64
TV Standard: Region Not Set
Developer(s): NMK Co. Ltd.
Publisher(s): Firebird Software Ltd.
Release Date: 1990-01-01
Co-op: No
Type: Action, Shooter
P47 Thunderbolt screenshot

The P-47 was one of the toughest planes in use in World War 2, and this side-scrolling shoot 'em up puts you in control of one as you take on hordes of Nazis. 16-bit versions have a simultaneous 2-player mode, as well as the ability to wrap-around the game with increased difficulty up to 4 times.

You are initially armed with a machine gun, but can also pick up bombs, spray missiles and multi-missiles by picking up the appropriate letter. Each weapon can be upgraded by picking up further tokens of the same type. Tokens offering extra lives and speed-ups are also on offer.