F-117A Stealth Fighter NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Simulation / Action

F-117A Stealth Fighter

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SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1992
GenreSimulation, Action
DeveloperMicroProse
PublisherMicroProse
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

F-117A Stealth Fighter is a simulation game released in 1992 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by MicroProse. It blends simulation and action elements.

It landed about 7 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1992 include Mega Man 4, Mega Man 5 and Yoshi's Cookie. Among the 13 NES simulation games in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.

MicroProse also made F-15 Strike Eagle for the NES.

F-117A Stealth Fighter supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want clear goals and a defined ending

What playing F-117A Stealth Fighter is like

Simulation games model a system and let you play inside it, whether that means building a city, flying a plane, raising a pet or running a business.

Tip for newcomers: Simulations are often open-ended. Set yourself small goals and enjoy experimenting with the systems.

F-117A Stealth Fighter gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

F-117A Stealth Fighter cheats & codes

10 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

Invincibility0026:00
InvincibilitySXXOATSA
Infinite Missiles (AAM)001F:63
Infinite Bombs (AGM)0020:63
Infinite Flares0021:63
Infinite Chaff0022:63

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F-117A Stealth Fighter walkthroughs & guides

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Playing NES games today

NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

F-117A Stealth Fighter FAQ

When did F-117A Stealth Fighter come out on the NES?

F-117A Stealth Fighter was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992.

Who made F-117A Stealth Fighter?

It was developed by MicroProse.

Is F-117A Stealth Fighter multiplayer?

Yes. F-117A Stealth Fighter supports up to 2 players.

How long does F-117A Stealth Fighter take to play?

As a simulation game, F-117A Stealth Fighter typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about F-117A Stealth Fighter 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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