Lethal Skies release date finalized
by Jolex Del Pilar

Wednesday, April 10, 2002

Look for the action air-combat game in the middle of May.

Sammy Entertainment today announced that its action-charged air combat game Lethal Skies for Sony Playstation® 2 will be released on May 17, 2002. The company also revealed images of the top-secret F-25 experimental aircraft, an advanced jet fighter with devastating capabilities and one of several “black program” prototype fighters that players can fly in the game.

Lethal Skies thrusts players into the role of an elite pilot flying as part of a “final solution” to save civilization. Taking place in the not-too-distant future, players fly as part of the World Alliance’s Team Sidewinder, fighting to maintain peace and balance on an Earth devastated by the effects of global warming. The game combines realistic visuals, including immense and graphically rich theaters of air and ground battle, with explosive action and intuitive gameplay. Players can choose among some of the most advanced fighters in the world, including such air fleet pride vehicles as F-15s, F-16s and F/A-18s, as well as advanced fighters like the F-25 that can be unlocked by meeting certain mission criteria during play.

The specifications of the F-25, uncovered as an enemy craft and made public for the first time, reveal the extent to which these advanced fighters can affect air superiority in Lethal Skies. The jet has extreme performance capabilities, including stealth, enhanced maneuverability and evasive weaponry such as Chaffs and Flares, giving any fleet flying the craft unprecedented kill ratios.

--- Jolex Del Pilar