Spitfire '40 C64 box art

Commodore 64 · Shoot 'em Up / Simulation

Spitfire '40

Deep cut

SystemCommodore 64
GenreShoot 'em Up, Simulation
DeveloperAackosoft
PublisherMirrorsoft
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Commodore 64, Spitfire '40 is a shoot 'em up developed by Aackosoft and published by Mirrorsoft. It blends shoot 'em up and simulation elements.

Aackosoft also made Aztec Challenge, Orc Attack and Raid on Bungeling Bay for the C64.

Spitfire '40 is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Spitfire '40 is like

Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.

Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.

Spitfire '40 walkthroughs & guides

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Playing C64 games today

C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.

Spitfire '40 FAQ

Who made Spitfire '40?

It was developed by Aackosoft and published by Mirrorsoft.

Is Spitfire '40 multiplayer?

No. Spitfire '40 is a single-player game.

How long does Spitfire '40 take to play?

As a shoot 'em up, Spitfire '40 typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Spitfire '40 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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