An isometric aerial shooter from Opus that demands tactics and tight resource management. A quirky gem if you like munitions pressure.
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Category
Action1 player7+
Description
Military action game in isometric view in which an attack aircraft neutralizes ground targets. Published by Absolute Entertainment, released in the USA in 1994. Piloting an A-10 in isometric view on missions to destroy armor and installations, limited ammo and resupply, progressive difficulty. SNES version of the military air strike game.
A.S.P. - Air Strike Patrol review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,55 MB📅01/02/1994
Published by Seta
A.S.P. - Air Strike Patrol (SNES) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Collector interest
Military isometric shooter piloting an A-10, long an oddity of the NTSC catalogue. Its desirability stems from status as a sharp, thinly distributed title, adored by connoisseurs for its ammo management and technical ambition on the hardware. Modestly printed in the States, it grows scarce in a clean cardboard box with manual, the complete version far more coveted than the loose cartridge among hunters of NTSC gems.
An underrated gem
Behind a modest score hides a surprising rigor: ammunition management, localized damage to the aircraft, briefings and even friendly fire consequences. This isometric aerial attack game, released quietly, was overlooked for lack of immediate spectacle. Its demanding simulation will appeal to fans of tactical flying willing to look past its roughness.
Is A.S.P. - Air Strike Patrol still worth playing in 2026?
A tactical shooter from SETA, this title stands out for its realistic take on military missions, with bomb management, ground targets and collateral damage that shapes what follows. The faked 3D and the cast shadows of the aircraft impressed in 1995 and still look elegant. The pacing is steadier than a classic shmup, which can throw players off, but the tactical depth is winning. A confidential gem for fans of arcade flight games and 16 bit technical oddities.
