Editorial Review: Select from more than 30 different fighters as you take to the skies to defend a newly independent republic from its many enemies--for fame, for glory, and most of all: for a price.
Konami's Air Force Delta features simplistic controls with an emphasis on supersonic fighter plane action rather than the mechanics of flight. Those who worry about flap positions and realistic spin modeling won't find either here, but armchair top guns will enjoy the game's shoot-'em-up feel and ultrarealistic graphics.
You assume the role of a mercenary pilot flying missions with very specific goals, such as destroying a convoy of ships or knocking reconnaissance planes out of the sky. Taken one by one, these missions are enjoyable and engaging, but they are all pretty similar and quickly become bland. Succeeding in a mission earns credits to buy new planes--more than 30 beautifully modeled real-world aircraft are available. Unfortunately, the differences between the fighters are mostly cosmetic. While you may find a plane that performs better in a certain mission than others, they all pretty much fly the same way.
The graphics are impressive--but things tend to move too fast to afford much sightseeing. In particular, the fighters are extremely detailed and authentic. The first time you see vapor trails form on your wingtips as you pull a high-g maneuver, your jaw will drop and you'll begin to insist that your friends call you "Maverick."
Air Force Delta is a good "show-off-your-Dreamcast" game that could probably have benefited from a little more time in development. However, it's the perfect game for a quick flying fix. --Aaron Karp
Pros:
Lots of fighter aircraft
Impressive graphics at close range
Very cool, cinematic "mission reply" option
Cons:
Bland campaign
Not enough variety among planes
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - A truly GREAT flight experience
Air Force Delta is one of the sweetest games on the Dreamcast! The graphics are not great but they are cool and more than get the job done. The varing missions keep the game refreshing and exciting and add a lot of replay value. The music is not worthy of a seperate cd soundtrack but it is good for the game. There are TONS of planes to buy which add some depth to the game because you have to choose a good plane for the various missions.
Is you want a great flying experience for the Dreamcast look no further.
Rating: - GET THIS GAME
If you're into flight sim combat games this one is really good. I can play this game over and over and never get enough. I got my brother hooked on it too. This is by far the best flight sim I've ever owned.
Rating: - ...
This game is really cool. I never get tired of it. It is so realistic. Its fun to play it. ... you have to beat missions and you get money. The money is used to buy more planes. the most expensive one is about 6,000,000 you get about 65,000 or so for every mission. But the planes are very fun to use. this game is better than .... Much better.
Rating: - Beter then any thing else out there
Its a good game with fair graphics, good playability, and Cool dogfights. Unfortunately there is always something wrong with every thing, To much Japanese stuff ( though theres nothing wrong with Japan,just the words get tough)and you get too many missles. you can get up to 120 missles which drasticly reduces the strategy level of the game. Over all it is the best flight game for Sega, but it could be improved. Neat fling technichs(?) are used, and if you beat the game it delets your progress so be careful and save often!
Rating: - Air Force Delta
This Game Is Kind of Short, but it is very realistic and fun.
- A truly GREAT flight experience
- Beter then any thing else out there
