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:
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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
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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.
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An executive producer credit was added.
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An entirely different set of options are available. Notably, this version features rumble support.
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