Super Air Diver is the European title for the flight combat simulation game "Lock On," published by Vic Tokai for the SNES, released in 1993. It features the same gameplay, missions, and presentation as the original game. You pilot a fighter jet, completing a variety of missions including air-to-air combat and ground attack, 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 "combat" focus – the game is centered around aerial combat, with a variety of enemy aircraft and ground targets, and you must use strategy and skill to complete your missions. 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. Critics praised the variety of missions and the overall engaging gameplay, making it a solid flight combat game for the SNES. It supports one player. Super Air Diver is a fun and engaging game for fans of flight combat simulations.