description Air Fortress Overview
Air Fortress is an action-adventure game created by HAL Laboratory for the Nintendo Entertainment System. It was initially released in Japan in August 1987, with subsequent North American distribution beginning in September 1989 following a limited test launch. An Australian release followed in 1989.
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info Air Fortress Specifications
| Country | Japan |
| Year | 1987 |
help Air Fortress FAQ
What is the story of Air Fortress?
The player controls Hal Bailman, who must stop invading alien Air Fortresses threatening the planet Farmel in the Cromat Galaxy. The mission is to enter each fortress and destroy its core. [Air Fortress manual](https://www.ataricompendium.com/archives/newsletters/video_game_update/computer_entertainer_nov89.pdf)
Is Air Fortress a shooter or a platform game?
It combines both styles. Hal first flies through a horizontal shooting section, then docks with the fortress and explores its interior as a platform character using weapons and a jet pack. [Air Fortress](https://www.arcade-history.com/game/53816/air-fortress-model-hal-ai)
How many fortresses are in Air Fortress, and does it use passwords?
The campaign has 8 fortresses, and the NES version uses four-character passwords to continue later. Completing the main game also opens a second quest in versions that support it. [Air Fortress](https://www.arcade-history.com/game/53816/air-fortress-model-hal-ai)
When was Air Fortress released, and who made it?
HAL Laboratory released Air Fortress in Japan in August 1987 and in North America in September 1989. The North American version followed an earlier limited test release. [HAL Laboratory](https://www.hallab.co.jp/works/detail/000776/)
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