F-16 Aggressor

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F-16 Aggressor
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Developer(s) General Simulations Incorporated
Publisher(s) Bethesda Softworks
Platform(s) Microsoft Windows
Release
  • EU: December 29, 1998
  • NA: May 1999 [1]
Genre(s) Combat flight simulator
Mode(s) Single-player, multiplayer

F-16 Aggressor is a video game developed by General Simulations Incorporated and published by Bethesda Softworks in 1998-1999.

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Gameplay

F-16 Aggressor is a game in which a flight simulation features a fly-by-wire system and models the F-16's flight systems, weapons, and g-forces. Missions and instant-action scenarios for modern combat in this game often involve long-range missile engagements rather than traditional dogfighting. Since a single missile can destroy most targets — including the player's aircraft — mastering evasive techniques is crucial. [2]

Development

The game was announced in May 1998 by Virgin Interactive. [3] [4] In January 1999, Bethesda Softworks acquired the US publishing rights to the game. [5] The title was developed by General Simulations Incorporated, a company founded initially as Virtek International in 1993. [6] [7]

Reception

The game received average reviews according to the review aggregation website GameRankings. [8] Adam Pavlacka of NextGen said, "F-16 Aggressor deserves high praise as a pure simulator. It accurately depicts the F-16, and it runs on an average system. If you want to train as a pilot, it's terrific. If you're looking for an enjoyable combat experience, however, look elsewhere." [2]

References

  1. ↑ "What's New". Bethesda Softworks . Archived from the original on April 29, 1999. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 Pavlacka, Adam (November 1999). "F-16 Aggressor". NextGen . No. 59. Imagine Media. p. 124. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  3. ↑ Jebens, Harley (May 7, 1998). "F-16 Aggressor Flies From VIE". GameSpot . Archived from the original on October 10, 2000. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  4. ↑ Ocampo, Jason (May 6, 1998). "Virgin announces new Falcon flight sim". Computer Games Strategy Plus . Strategy Plus, Inc. Archived from the original on December 1, 2002. Retrieved July 31, 2002.
  5. ↑ Fudge, James (January 27, 1999). "Bethesda Softworks acquires rights to F16: Aggressor". Computer Games Strategy Plus. Strategy Plus, Inc. Archived from the original on December 1, 2002. Retrieved July 31, 2002.
  6. ↑ "Wings of Destiny". Next Generation . January 1998. p. 132. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Corporate Information". virtek.com. Archived from the original on June 26, 1997. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  8. 1 2 "F-16 Aggressor for PC". GameRankings . CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on February 13, 2019. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  9. ↑ Nolan, John (October 1999). "F-16: Aggressor [sic]" (PDF). Computer Gaming World . No. 183. Ziff Davis. pp. 178–79. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 10, 2013. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  10. ↑ Mahood, Andy (1999). "F-16: Aggressor [sic] Review for PC on GamePro.com". GamePro . IDG Entertainment. Archived from the original on March 9, 2005. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  11. ↑ Lopez, Tony (July 20, 1999). "F-16 Aggressor Review [date mislabeled as "May 1, 2000"]". GameSpot . Red Ventures. Archived from the original on January 4, 2005. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  12. ↑ "F-16 Aggressor". GameStar (in German). Webedia. April 1999.
  13. ↑ Butts, Steve (May 20, 1999). "F-16 Aggressor". IGN . Ziff Davis. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  14. ↑ "F-16 Aggressor". PC Gamer . Vol. 6, no. 8. Imagine Media. August 1999. Archived from the original on March 4, 2000. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  15. ↑ "F-16 Aggressor". PC Games (in German). Computec. April 1999.


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