X Fighter

X‑Fighter is a top‑down, fixed‑screen arcade shooter released for DOS in 1986 by Wordworks Software, developed by David Bayliss. In this freeware gem, players pilot a spacecraft through increasingly challenging levels filled with enemy fighters, each sporting unique movement patterns. The objective is simply to "shoot everything," with clean, 4‑color VGA graphics and straightforward. Though not groundbreaking, X‑Fighter offers quick, nostalgic bursts of action and stands as a charming relic of early PC arcade fun.