Paragliding Simulation

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Paragliding Simulation
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Developer(s) Atreid Concept
Publisher(s) Loriciels
Platform(s) Amiga, Atari ST, MS-DOS, Amstrad CPC
Release1991
Genre(s) Simulation
Mode(s)2 player alternating

Paragliding Simulation is a 1991 video game developed by Atreid Concept and published by Loriciels for the Amiga. The player attempts to paraglides across a map avoiding obstacles and landing safely.

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Reception

Paragliding Simulation received mixed to negative reviews from critics. ST Format noted the game was "unique" and the graphics were "better-animated and smoother" than its contemporaries, but critiqued the game's difficulty and found it less than enthralling. [2] Play Time considered the game to be a disappointment, citing the game's poor performance, subpar graphics and lack of instructions. [3] Aktueller Software Markt critiqued the game's lack of gameplay and challenge in spite of its "technical details and pretty interludes". [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Paragliding Simulation". Aktueller Software Markt. No. 4. April 1992. p. 4.
  2. 1 2 Ricketts, Ed (January 1991). "Paragliding". Atari ST Format. No. 18. p. 108.

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