Ace of Aces (USA)

Ace of Aces is a combat flight simulation that landed on the Atari 7800 in 1986. It was developed by Artech Digital Entertainment and published by Accolade in North America. The game also saw releases on various other home computers and consoles of the era, but the 7800 version brought the experience to Atari's then-current hardware. It's a World War II-themed title that puts you in the cockpit of a British Mosquito fighter-bomber.

Your job is to complete a series of missions ranging from intercepting German fighters and bombers to taking out V-1 flying bombs, submarines, and trains. You'll switch between a forward-facing view for air-to-air combat and a top-down bombing view for ground targets. The Mosquito is equipped with rockets, bombs, and a cannon, and you need to manage your limited ammunition and fuel while navigating enemy fire. It's a straightforward sim that focuses on action over deep realism.

For Atari 7800 owners, Ace of Aces is one of the few flight sims on the system that feels complete and playable. Compared to the home computer versions, the 7800 port is a bit simpler but retains the core mission structure. It's worth checking out if you enjoy retro combat flight games or want to see how the 7800 handled a genre more common on PCs. It's not a hardcore simulator, but it delivers solid arcade-like action with a historical backdrop.