F-15 City War NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Action / Shooter

F-15 City War

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1990
GenreAction, Shooter
DeveloperAmerican Video Entertainment
PublisherAmerican Video Entertainment
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990, F-15 City War is an action game developed by American Video Entertainment. It blends action and shooter elements.

It landed about 5 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1990 include Final Fantasy III, Dr. Mario and Mega Man 3.

American Video Entertainment also made Krazy Kreatures for the NES.

F-15 City War 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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing F-15 City War is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

F-15 City War gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

F-15 City War cheats & codes

6 codes on file (Game Genie). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Start With 1 LifePEVYGPIA
Start With 9 LivesPEVYGPIE
Infinite Lives For 3-D SectionsSZOYYLVG
Infinite Lives For Top-View SectionsSXOIYIVG
No Forward Movement On Top-View SectionsGXEETVVS
Slower Left And Right Movement On 3-D SectionsGXOEIUVN GXVALUVS

See all F-15 City War cheats

F-15 City War 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-15 City War FAQ

When did F-15 City War come out on the NES?

F-15 City War was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990.

Who made F-15 City War?

It was developed by American Video Entertainment.

Is F-15 City War multiplayer?

No. F-15 City War is a single-player game.

How long does F-15 City War take to play?

As an action game, F-15 City War typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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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