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Pilot Ash through a 2D aerial-combat campaign, dodging fire, dueling enemy jets, and taking on giant mechanical bosses.
Released 12 May 2020
Duel Enemy Pilots
Fight Giant Mechs
Dodge Bullet Barrages
Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.
Developed by Code Wakers · Published by Armor Games Studios
You play as Ash Leguinn, a mercenary pilot caught up in a growing threat from mechanized weapons. The story-driven campaign follows Ash through missions to defend Root City.
Fly through fast-moving aerial battles, dodge incoming fire, and shoot down enemy pilots and machines. Missions include dogfights, waves of enemies, timed score goals, and large boss encounters.
Unlock and customize a jet loadout using guns, payloads, and flight components to suit different approaches. After the campaign, New Game Plus adds tougher enemies and attack patterns, while Arcade Mode offers wave-based score attack runs.
In the supplied reviews, players repeatedly enjoy the responsive flying and quick, high-pressure combat, often describing how dodging and attacking create a satisfying flow. The soundtrack and pixel-art presentation are also frequent points of praise, as are boss fights and the range of loadout choices. The challenge appeals to some players but frustrates others, especially when difficulty rises sharply; opinions on the story are mixed, and some find the controls demanding.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
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| Achievements | 42 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Website | Official website |
