Description

"Blue Lightning" is a high-speed flight combat game developed exclusively for the Atari Jaguar CD, an attachment for the Jaguar video game console by Atari, Inc. In this thrilling title, players take on the role of elite fighter pilots undertaking a series of dangerous missions around the globe. The gameplay is centered on piloting one of several jet fighters, each with distinct characteristics and weaponry, across various combat scenarios including air-to-air battles and ground attack missions. With its fast-paced action and smooth scaling of sprites, "Blue Lightning" offered players a graphically impressive experience, utilizing the CD-ROM’s enhanced storage capacity to deliver full-motion video sequences that further enriched the storytelling.

The game itself is a remake of an earlier version that originally appeared on the Atari Lynx handheld system, and it was developed as part of an effort to showcase the capabilities of the Jaguar CD peripheral. While the original Lynx game received accolades for its gameplay and was considered a standout title for the handheld, the Jaguar CD version aimed to expand upon the original with improved graphics, additional missions, and a more immersive audiovisual experience. Despite its ambitions and the visual improvements, "Blue Lightning" on the Jaguar CD unfortunately did not make a significant impact, largely due to the limited commercial success of the Jaguar platform itself. Nevertheless, it remains a noteworthy game for enthusiasts of the console and collectors, illustrating the potential of the Jaguar CD system that was never fully realized within the broader market.