Play AirForce Delta II (J)(Independent) Online

Pick a jet, dodge missiles, and pull off tight turns in cramped canyon runs—it’s scrappy handheld dogfighting that actually feels fast. Later missions will test your reflexes, but nailing that perfect shot makes up for the stiff rolls.

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Game Overview

AirForce Delta II on GBA is one of those underrated flight combat games that somehow crammed a decent dogfighting experience into a tiny cartridge. You start off picking from a handful of jets—nothing crazy, but they handle differently enough that you’ll want to experiment. The first mission throws you straight into the action, dodging missiles and trying to line up shots while the camera swings around like you’re in an actual dogfight.

It’s not as flashy as the Xbox version, obviously, but for a handheld game, the sense of speed is surprisingly good. The controls take a minute to get used to (rolling feels a bit stiff at first), but once it clicks, weaving through canyon runs or taking down bombers becomes weirdly satisfying. Some of the later missions get brutal, though—bring your A-game.

If you’re into arcade-style flight games and don’t mind some jank, this one’s a solid time killer.