Zzap


Tomcat

Publisher: Players
Machine: Commodore 64/128

 
Published in Zzap #48

Tomcat

The Tomcat F14 fighter was one of the most deadly planes used by the US Navy during the latter part of the 20th century. The demands on fighter aircraft are somewhat more severe in the 21st century, meaning that a new model of Tomcat - the F14+2d - has been brought into service.

Engineers have managed to overcome the problem of building weapon bases in populated areas by designing artificial islands controlled by complex computer systems. Unfortunately, a freak storm has made the defence systems attack anything that moves. Just the right sort of task for the super new Tomcat to deal with, blasting the gun emplacements and collecting extra weapons to help you on your way.

To be honest, it's not difficult to see why this is on a budget label, as it's not top-class video-gaming. The graphics are bland, consisting of grey sprites and mostly grey backdrops, the sound is weak and the gameplay highly derivative - just shoot-dodge-shoot. Keep those pound coins, guys.