F/A-18E Super Hornet (video game)

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F/A-18E Super Hornet
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Developer Digital Integration [1]
Publisher Titus Interactive
Platform Windows
Release
  • EU: November 1999
  • NA: 2000
Genre Combat flight simulator

F/A-18E Super Hornet is a 1999 video game from Titus Interactive. The game was released in the United Kingdom in November 1999 and in North America in 2000. [2] It simulates the F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter aircraft. [2]

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Gameplay

F/A-18E Super Hornet is a flight simulation game that aimed to deliver a realistic experience of piloting the titular aircraft. The game features a flight model that reflects the stability and handling of the real Super Hornet. The simulation features significant interactive 2D cockpit detail, with nearly every switch and display operable via mouse. A 3D virtual cockpit is also available, and both are supported by detailed avionics and weapons systems. The weapons modeling includes a variety of air-to-ground munitions and missiles. The game simulates carrier operations deck crew activity roles and interactions. Training missions are comprehensive, guiding players through takeoff, navigation, and landing. [2]

Development and release

The game was originally announced for the Nintendo 64 in 1998 under the title Super Hornet F-18, however, the game only ended up releasing on PC platforms as F/A-18E Super Hornet in 2000. [3] [4] [5]

Reception

Tom Basham from Computer Gaming World gave the game a score of 3 out of 5, stating: "Timing may be SUPER HORNET’s worst enemy, having arrived after JANE’S F/A-18. Although definitely a solid sim, it’s somewhat eclipsed by Jane’s representation of the F/A-18E, especially regarding the carrier landings, HARM missile operation, wingmen, and bad weather." [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Basham, Tom (July 2000). "Unfashionably Late". Computer Gaming World . p. 96. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Grey, Bruce (March 27, 2000). "F/A-18E Super Hornet Review [date mislabeled as May 2, 2000]". GameSpot . Archived from the original on December 15, 2018. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Super Hornet F-18 Takes Off". IGN . August 27, 1998. Archived from the original on January 18, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  4. ↑ Chick, Tom (April 15, 2000). "F/A 18 Super Hornet". IGN . Archived from the original on January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  5. ↑ "F/A-18E Super Hornet". IGN . Archived from the original on January 18, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  6. ↑ "F/A-18E SuperHornet". Eurogamer . 2000. Archived from the original on August 14, 2022. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  7. ↑ "F/A-18E Super Hornet". PC Joker (in German). February 2000. p. 83. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  8. ↑ "F/A-18E Super Hornet". PC PowerPlay . November 2000. p. 94. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  9. ↑ "F/A-18E Super Hornet". PC Player (in German). March 2000. p. 104. Retrieved November 16, 2022.


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