Megafortress
PC · 1991
About this game
Megafortress is a single-player flight simulation game.
The game is based on Dale Brown 's military thriller Flight of the Old Dog , which depicts a futuristic warplane designed to extend the life of the B-52 bomber.
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The player assumes command of the “Megafortress,” a heavily modified experimental variant equipped with stealth technology, advanced radar, electronic countermeasures, and an array of precision-guided weapons.
The central objective is to lead its crew through dangerous missions in hostile territory, ranging from pre-emptive strikes to high-risk reconnaissance and long-range bombing.
Missions are presented as part of a campaign with most operations set in the Middle East, reflecting tensions in Iraq during the early 1990s, though at least one assignment recalls the novel by taking the bomber into Soviet airspace.
Each mission includes briefings that outline targets, threats, and strategic considerations.
Players must interpret this information and make decisions on loadouts, approach routes, and tactics before engaging in real-time operations.
Gameplay divides responsibilities across different stations that the player can switch between during flight.
These include the pilot’s seat for basic control of altitude, speed, and heading, a bombardier view for targeting precision strikes, and an electronic warfare officer’s station to manage countermeasures against radar and missiles.
Efficient coordination between these roles is essential, as success depends on managing both the aircraft’s systems and the timing of its strikes.
A degree of realism entails detailed fuel management, damage modeling, and mission failure conditions if objectives are not met.
Combat involves both evasion and offense.
Enemy defenses range from intercepting fighters to surface-to-air missiles, requiring players to balance stealth with aggressive action.
The Megafortress is armed with cruise missiles, bombs, and defensive guns, but its survival often hinges on electronic warfare, rada
About PC
PC gaming spans over four decades, from early DOS titles to today's massive Steam and digital-storefront libraries. Because "PC" covers everything from 1990s CD-ROM releases to current AAA titles, it's the single largest platform by game count on Gamevaro. For collectors, PC gaming splits into two very different worlds: physical big-box releases from the 1990s and 2000s (increasingly collectible, especially complete-in-box with original manuals and inserts) and the modern digital library, which Gamevaro tracks for portfolio and spending purposes even though it has no resale market.
Gamevaro tracks Megafortress for PC with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Rarity & condition
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Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Megafortress worth?
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Is Megafortress rare?
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What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Megafortress?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
