Fire and Forget is a classic vehicular combat‑racing/shooter game series with roots in the late 1980s and also later modernized versions — blending high‑speed driving with combat and shooting elements. (Kotaku)
🎮 Fire and Forget (1988) — Retro Classic
- Genre: Arcade racing / combat. (MobyGames)
- Developer: Titus France (1988 version). (MobyGames)
- Platforms: Originally released on Amiga and other home computer formats. (@Classic Games)
🏁 Gameplay
In this vintage version you:
- Drive a futuristic combat vehicle at high speed along hazardous roads. (MobyGames)
- Blast enemy vehicles and dodge obstacles while trying to complete courses worldwide. (Kotaku)
- Collect power‑ups such as fuel and weapons to stay alive — if you run out of fuel, it’s game over. (Kotaku)
- You have infinite lives, but fuel management and skillful shooting are key to progress. (MobyGames)
This version is a mix of high‑speed racing and violent road combat typical of late‑’80s action titles. (MobyGames)
🚗 Fire & Forget: The Final Assault (2013) — Modern Comeback
There’s also a more recent revival of the franchise known as Fire & Forget: The Final Assault, which updates the classic concept with modern visuals and larger action. (Gamepressure.com)
🕹️ Gameplay & Features
- Action‑racing Shooter: You control an armored combat vehicle that auto‑moves forward, and your job is to avoid obstacles and destroy enemies using machine guns and homing rockets. (GameTop.com)
- Post‑Apocalyptic Setting: The world is devastated, and terrorists roam the highways. You’re tasked with stopping them. (Gamepressure.com)
- Arcade Combat: Blast through enemy convoys, tanks, drones, and helicopters while dodging incoming fire. (GameTop.com)
- Power‑ups & Customization: Collect items to restore armor, reload weapons, and upgrade or skin your vehicle. (GameTop.com)
- Single‑Player Campaign: Typically features multiple levels with growing difficulty and action intensity. (iwin.com)
🎯 Core Appeal
Fire and Forget combines:
- Fast‑paced driving
- Weapon‑based combat
- Obstacle avoidance
- Enemy destruction
into an arcade‑style experience where you’re not just racing — you’re surviving and fighting your way through dangerous roads. (GameTop.com)
🧠 Fun Fact
Later sequels and related games like Fire & Forget II on older systems expanded the concept with more enemies and even limited flying mechanics. (en.wikipedia.org)
