Lafayette Escadrille

## Description

_Lafayette Escadrille_ is a real time action, simulation and strategy game
putting the player in control of World War I biplanes. You can select from 24
different aircraft including the classics such as German Fokker DR-1, French
Spad or English Sopwith Camel. A variety of missions can be flown from
defensive or offensive patrols, bombing missions, balloon busting and training
flights. Mission duration is generally around 20-35 cycles (a cycle is the
period it takes for the cursor in the upper right hand corner of the screen to
blink on and off once). Using the paper battle map provided aids in course and
target finding. The battle map is also simulated on screen with limited
graphic and text symbols.

Game play is from a top down perspective with the player controlling the
selected plane in X and Y grid. Keyboard entry uses unique keys allows common
dogfight maneuvers such as Split-S or Immelmann turns. Each aircraft has
differing rates of fuel consumption, ammo and bomb load capacities. After
landing back at your aerodrome or crashing a score screen appears. The game
has no option for mid-mission or in flight game saves.

Lafayette Escadrille