Spitfire '40
# Spitfire '40

Spitfire '40 is a combat flight simulation video game developed by Novotrade and published by Mirrorsoft for the ZX Spectrum in 1985.

## Gameplay

The game is set during the Battle of Britain where the player flies a Supermarine Spitfire. The game features two separate screens: The view from the cockpit and the instrument panel. Both have to be used in conjuction to fly the plane. Two tutorial modes are included: flying practice and combat practice.

## Reception

Review scores :

| Publication | Score |
| - | - |
| Amtix | 85% (CPC) |
| Computer Gaming World | 0/5 (C64) |
| Crash | 90% (ZX) |
| Sinclair User | 5/5 (ZX) |
| The Games Machine (UK) | 57% (ST) |
| Your Sinclair | 9/10 (ZX) |
| Zzap!64 | 33% (C64) |

Zzap!64 summarized: "There are much better flight simulators than this – even Glider Pilot has faster graphics". Crash called the game "An excellent simulation which should appeal to arcade players too." Your Sinclair said that "Spitfire 40 is a friendly program, not nearly so difficult to get into as some earlier simulators, and it's very engaging with its role playing element." Sinclair User summarized: "Not quite a Classic, then, but definitely Mirrorsoft's finest hour." Amtix called the game "An excellent program, and definitely the best flight simulator on the Amstrad." The Games Machine reviewed the Atari ST port: "Despite the age of Spitfire 40, the thrill of combat is present..." Computer Gaming World wrote in 1991: "poor graphics and poorer execution. It flies like a bus with the maneuverability of a tractor-trailer."

The game was a best seller in England.

