The Last Starfighter, a tie-in to the movie of the same name, was released in the USA on the NES. The gameplay probably featured elements of space combat and shooting, reflecting the sci-fi themes of the movie. The developers probably aimed to translate the exciting space battles into the limitations of the NES hardware, while still retaining the feeling of the movie. Research into the development process and reception of the game would provide a more complete historical perspective.

Last Starfighter, The (USA)

Last Action Hero (USA)