iF-16 | |
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Developer(s) | Digital Integration [1] |
Publisher(s) | Interactive Magic [1] |
Platform(s) | Windows [2] |
Release | September 1997 [1] |
iF-16 is a 1997 video game developed by Digital Integration and published by Interactive Magic. [1]
Publication | Score |
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Computer Gaming World | 2.5/5 [2] |
GameSpot | 7.1/10 [3] |
Gamezilla | 69% [4] |
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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