F-18 Thunder Strike

This page details one or more prototype versions of F-18 Thunder Strike.

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As mentioned in the hidden message in the final game, F-18 Thunder Strike was meant to be released in October 1999 before being delayed for re-design. What is most likely the original version prior to the delay was found in the September 2020 Game Boy lot check leak.

General Differences#

• There is no music at all.
• Roger Amidon's hidden message is still present, though it's much shorter:

This game was written by Roger W. Amidon
and released on October 22, 1999
If you are reading this, you win the prize!
Please call 609-466-2092 for your reward!

This game was written by Roger W. Amidon
and originally released on October 22, 1999
It then was delayed for re-design. God knows when
this game will actually get released!
If you are reading this, you win the prize!
Please call 609-466-2092 for your reward!
Keyword: AppleZap

Other Differences#

Proto	Final

Aside from the copyright year being 1999, the prototype has a credit for Pipe Dream Interactive, a company owned by Majesco which was going to publish the game. The final game was published by Majesco outright.

Proto	Final

An executive producer credit was added.

Proto	Final

An entirely different set of options are available. Notably, this version features rumble support.