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Blue Lightning

In this high-octane flight shooter, originally released in 1989 for the Atari Lynx handheld console, take control of the top-secret high-tech fighter jet Blue Lightning. Penetrate enemy territory and fly nine crucial missions in a variety of environments.

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Developer
Epyx, Inc.
Publisher
Pixel Games UK
Release
November 15, 2022
3 years and 260 days ago
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About the Game

Originally released in 1989 as a launch title for the Atari Lynx handheld console, Blue Lightning saw players take control of a top-secret high-tech fighter jet. Now, relive those days in this remastered emulated version.

Gameplay

Armed with an 81 mm cannon and guided missiles, penetrate enemy territory and fly nine crucial missions. The Blue Lightning is capable of barrel rolls to dodge enemy fire, and is equipped with powerful afterburners that give a 10 second speed boost.


This enhanced version introduces a number of modern features to this retro classic, including:

  • Saving/loading the game at any point
  • Support for most modern game controllers
  • Full control remapping
  • Image scaling and smoothing options
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