Flight for the pros?
ProFlight by Nick Brown of HiSoft - puts us inside a Panavia Tornado. Fancy taking it for a spin, Maverick style? It runs fine on any Atari ST but will benefit from faster computers: my Mega STE delivered an astounding framerate boost. As you can see from the animation, it's compatible with both displays (mono shown).
I remember labouring over ProFlight back in the day, so I wondered how my older (and wiser?) brain would cope with this flight simulator. The main emphasis is on simulated realism, so you're out of luck if you thought this was an arcade-style combat shooter. That doesn't mean it's all work and no play because, once you've got over the hefty learning curve, there is an enjoyable and rewarding experience to be had.
Man, this is such a professional product and one that comes in a large box with a weighty manual - it's like something you would expect from a real flight school! Yes, this is an incredible sim for techie gurus to drool over and certainly one of the most rewarding sims I've played. Please be careful and don't crash it O_o
I remember labouring over ProFlight back in the day, so I wondered how my older (and wiser?) brain would cope with this flight simulator. The main emphasis is on simulated realism, so you're out of luck if you thought this was an arcade-style combat shooter. That doesn't mean it's all work and no play because, once you've got over the hefty learning curve, there is an enjoyable and rewarding experience to be had.
Man, this is such a professional product and one that comes in a large box with a weighty manual - it's like something you would expect from a real flight school! Yes, this is an incredible sim for techie gurus to drool over and certainly one of the most rewarding sims I've played. Please be careful and don't crash it O_o
I fear this game might be too complex for the casual gamer. The sheer number of hours required to fully devote yourself to the game is huge, thanks to its immensely complex design. However, players without kids and with tons of spare time will be rewarded with a fantastic flight-sim experience. Tell me if I'm wrong.
HiSoft is trusting you with their precious plane, which can be enjoyed on a floppy disk or hard drive.
Link to HDD version doesn't work.
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