Product Overview
- Product Name: Captain Skyhawk
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Notes:
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- NES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Styrofoam Insert: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Take to the skies in Captain Skyhawk, a 1990 NES shoot-'em-up developed by Rare and published by Milton Bradley. As the elite pilot of the F-14VTS—a fictional, space-capable fighter jet—you must thwart an alien invasion draining Earth's energy to power a devastating space station. Navigate through nine intense missions featuring isometric flight combat, daring supply drops, and high-speed dogfights, all culminating in a final assault on the alien mothership.
Gameplay Features
- Isometric terrain navigation with adjustable altitude for strategic maneuvering.
- Diverse mission objectives: destroy enemy bases, deliver supplies, rescue scientists, and engage in aerial combat.
- Four weapon types: unlimited cannon, Phoenix air-to-air missiles, Maverick air-to-ground missiles, and Hawk bombs.
- Earn credits by defeating enemies to purchase weapon upgrades between missions.
- Challenging docking sequences with rotating space stations to resupply and upgrade your arsenal.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Captain Skyhawk was one of the few NES titles to feature isometric graphics, showcasing Rare's technical prowess. Its unique blend of mission types and perspectives set it apart from other shooters of its time.
Additional Details
- Variant:
- Genre: Shoot-em-up
- Year Released: 1990
- Publisher: Milton Bradley
- Developer: Rare
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 032244040924
- SKU: 12120
- Format: Original Nintendo Entertainment system (NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System 8-bit video game console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
NES Game Cartridge Compatibility (NTSC Region)
This chart shows which video game systems support original NES cartridges:
| System | Supports NES Cartridges | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) | Yes | Original 1985–1995 model (front-loading design). |
| NES-101 "Top Loader" | Yes | Redesigned top-loading NES model released in 1993. |
| Analogue Nt / Nt Mini | Yes | Premium modern system with FPGA accuracy and HDMI out. |
| RetroUSB AVS | Yes | Modern FPGA-based console with 720p output. |
| Polymega (with EM01 NES Module) | Yes | Modular system supports NES cartridges via add-on EM01 module (emulation-based; compatibility may vary). |
| Retron 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 | Yes | Supports NES cartridges (emulation-based; compatibility may vary). |
| Japanese Famicom | No (without adapter) | Requires 72-to-60 pin adapter (uses different cartridge format). |
Note: Compatibility may vary on emulation-based or clone systems depending on cartridge variant and mapper chip used.
Important Information
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