IF-16

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Developer(s) Digital Integration [1]
Publisher(s) Interactive Magic [1]
Platform(s) Windows [2]
ReleaseSeptember 1997 [1]

iF-16 is a 1997 video game developed by Digital Integration and published by Interactive Magic. [1]

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Reception

Computer Gaming World gave the game a score of 2.5 out of 5 stating "iF-16 is essentially a marriage of the most often simulated combat aircraft in history with a slightly tweaked version of the APACHE/HIND engine. It brings almost nothing new to the table" [2]

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 Kim, Robin (January 1998). "Falcon Too, Oh". Computer Gaming World . p. 260. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
  3. McDonald, Tim (May 1, 2000). "iF-16 Review". GameSpot . Archived from the original on July 16, 2021. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
  4. Miser, Tim (1997). "IF-16 Review". gamezilla.com. Archived from the original on February 8, 2002. Retrieved June 14, 2022.