- Skyfox
Infobox VG
title = Skyfox
developer =Ray Tobey
publisher =Electronic Arts
designer =Ray Tobey
engine =
released = 1984, 1985
genre = Action,Flight simulator
modes =Single player
ratings =ESRB : Not Rated (NR)
platforms =Apple II , Mac,Amiga ,Atari ST ,Commodore 64 ,ZX Spectrum ,Amstrad CPC
media =
requirements =
input ="Skyfox" is a 1984 action
computer game developed byRay Tobey and published byElectronic Arts . Originally developed for the Apple II, it was ported to theZX Spectrum ,Amstrad CPC ,Commodore 64 and Macintosh in 1985 and to theAmiga andAtari ST in 1986. The game was produced byStewart Bonn , andRichard Hilleman also supported Ray Tobey's work; both would later become high-ranking EAproduct development executives.Description
In this game, the player pilots the "Skyfox", the most advanced attack fighter plane available to the fictional government, the Federation. The plane's armaments consist of radar guided missiles, deflection shields, laser cannons,
heat-seeking missile s and a top speed of Mach 4. The gameplay consists of fightingtank s, enemy planes and the enemy motherships. The game has a total of 15 scenarios and 5 skill levels.Featuring a view from the
cockpit of the jet, this game is recognized as popularizing this view. The cockpit featured radar which showed incoming missiles and other threats. Flying above the clouds, the player fights hordes of enemy planes. Flying below them, the player is attacked by enemy tanks. Hailed upon its release, most criticisms of the game cited repetitive gameplay as the only drawback.The game was followed by a sequel, "", set in space.
Tobey thought a player could get bored flying an advanced fighter plane, and might want to play a game. Consequently, he incorporated a "
Space Invaders " game into "Skyfox" as a hidden Easter egg. Pressing Ctrl-G while flying activated the "Space Invaders" game.Fact|date=February 2007External links
*moby game|id=/skyfox
*Lemon64 game|id=2339 – With the cover art, screen shots, and music of the C64 version
*WoS game|id=0004560
* [http://hol.abime.net/1968 "Skyfox"] on the Amiga at [http://hol.abime.net/ The Hall of Light (HOL)]
* [http://www.c64sets.com/skyfox.html Images of Skyfox package, manual and screen shots]
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