MiG-29: Soviet Fighter is a shooting game developed by Codemasters in 1989, originally released for the Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Amiga, Atari ST, ZX Spectrum and other home computer platforms. The game was later ported to the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) by Camerica without authorization.
In the game, the player takes on the role of a Soviet MiG-29 fighter pilot whose goal is to defeat a global terrorist force. The gameplay is similar to After Burner: players engage in intense aerial combat against enemy fighters and helicopters, while also striking ground targets such as tanks and submarines. The game offers a variety of weapons, including air-to-air missiles, air-to-ground bombs and nuclear warheads.
Development began on the ZX Spectrum platform, written by Richard Chaney while he was still a student, after which Codemasters enhanced the graphics and sound. The ten names listed on the game's high-score table are Richard's classmates from school, reflecting the game's grassroots origins.
In the NES version, the cartridge features a small switch on its back, making it compatible with both American and European game systems.
Overall, MiG-29: Soviet Fighter offers players plenty of enjoyment with its tense, exciting aerial combat and a diverse weapon system.