Play Air Combat 22 Online

Air Combat 22 is a 1995 arcade game by Namco, emulated in MAME 0.243. It belongs to that mid-90s era of polygonal flight shooters, sitting alongside titles that were pushing the limits of 3D in arcades. The presentation is straightforward, built for quick sessions and immediate action rather than deep simulation.

You pilot a fighter jet through a series of missions, clearing the skies of enemy aircraft and ground targets. The core loop involves locking onto multiple foes with a targeting reticle before unleashing a volley of homing missiles; managing your standard machine gun for close-range threats is just as critical. The screen fills with enemy fire, demanding constant evasive maneuvers like sharp banks and dives to survive. The pacing is relentless, and the difficulty escalates quickly, punishing any lapse in concentration. It feels like a pure, uncomplicated test of reflexes and spatial awareness.