A.S.P. Air Strike Patrol
A.S.P. Air Strike Patrol is a unique aerial combat simulation game published by SETA for the SNES, released in 1994, and it puts you in the role of a fighter pilot flying missions in a modern combat setting. You pilot a fighter jet, completing a variety of missions including air-to-air combat, ground attack, and reconnaissance, with a focus on strategic planning, navigation, and precision flying. The gameplay involves flying your jet, using radar to locate enemies, and engaging in combat using missiles and guns, and you must also manage your fuel, weapons, and damage to complete your missions successfully.
A unique feature is the "strategic" mission structure – the game includes a variety of missions with different objectives, and you must plan your approach and use your resources wisely to succeed, adding a layer of strategy to the aerial combat. The game also features a "radar" system that allows you to track enemy movements and plan your attacks. The game includes multiple missions, each with unique challenges and objectives, and you must complete each mission to progress through the game.
The graphics are detailed and atmospheric, with a military theme and well-rendered sprites for the jets and backgrounds, and the cockpit view is simple but effective. The music is intense and dramatic, with a driving and heroic soundtrack that matches the high-stakes aerial combat. Critics praised the strategic depth, the variety of missions, and the overall engaging gameplay, making it a solid and unique flight combat game for the SNES. It supports one player. A.S.P. Air Strike Patrol is a fun and strategic flight combat game for fans of the genre.