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Architect
1990
Architect
1990
Architect is an unlicensed software utility released, apparently, for or with the Dr. PC Jr. (a Chinese Famicom clone system). The game plays like a drawing tool using pre-created bits of architecture. The building most commonly shown is a Chinese or Japanese-like pagoda or temple.Facemaker
1990
Facemaker
1990
Facemaker is a bootleg game was part of the software for a Chinese computer based on the Famicom called The Doctor PC Jr.Balance of the Planet
1990
Balance of the Planet is an environmental management simulation. It is the successor to Balance of Power. Chris Crawford seems to have a special liking for problems of global concern. Balance of Power dealt with politics in the cold war, its successor Balance of the Planet simulates nothing less than Earth's ecosystem. Although Maxis' Sim Earth is often credited as the first "ecosim", the title rightfully belongs to Crawford's game. Both games are equally interesting nevertheless, as they use two vastly different approaches to an enormously complex subject. Sim Earth tries to simulate the natural processes, i.e. continental drift, weather, global temperature etc. as accurately as possible, and calculates the global impact from this basic conditions. Balance of the Planet breaks down the ecological system into 150 single factors, connected in a cause-and-effect network. Rather than experiencing the ecosystem as a whole, you discover a string of subjects that influence each other. For example, when dealing with glJetFighter II: Advanced Tactical Fighter
1990
War erupts once again along the west coast of America, although this time it is with a drug baron. The military is put to action, and the most advanced jets in the U.S. inventory are put to the test: the F-14, F/A-18, and the YF-23 (Northrop's black-skinned fighter that eventually lost the ATF contract to Lockheed/Martin's YF-22). Game options include an "adventure" (i.e. campaign) mode, where mission successes and failures dynamically affect the overall war, free flight, and various other single mission scenarios. The YF-23 has the naval package, which allows it to participate in carrier-borne operations alongside the F-14 and F/A-18. Graphically, the engine has been updated to take advantage of the latest in VGA technologies, and included the popular "gradient" horizon. And like its predecessor Jetfighter, San Francisco is featured with its notable landmarks.F-15 City War
1990
F-15 City War
1990
Your city is under siege. Protect it or die. Jets. Tanks. Gun Boats. Giant Robots. Choppers. They're all out to destroy you. But you've got the power and speed of an F-15 behind you and all the ammo you need to decimate the enemy.Chocks Away
1990
Chocks Away
1990
Chocks Away is a flight simulation game for the Acorn Archimedes. It was written by Andrew Hutchings and published by The Fourth Dimension. The game is loosely set in the First World War, though many elements are simplified and anachronistic.Knights of the Sky
1990
Knights of the Sky
1990
star 5Simulation of aerial combat and gallantry in World War I. Flying north along the road from Lille to bust a German recon balloon, I wave to the foot boys in their muddy trenches. Poor devils. Oh, how they envy me! Off to the left! Can it be? The scoundrel in the red Fokker! My dear chum Bates signaled that his gun was jammed, but that greedy Hun downed him nonetheless. The Fokker is flying east. Homeward, low on petrol, no doubt. The balloon can wait. This won't take long.Cannon Fodder
1989
Their Finest Missions: Volume One
1989
The Their Finest Hour: Battle of Britain Mission Disk is an expansion pack that enhances the original World War II flight simulation game. This add-on content injects new life into the base game by providing 23 additional missions, offering players fresh challenges and scenarios to test their aerial combat skills in the context of the historic Battle of Britain. A key feature of this expansion is the inclusion of one experienced pilot for each aircraft type available in the game. These veteran pilots likely come with enhanced abilities or characteristics, allowing players to experience missions from the perspective of seasoned airmen. This addition not only increases the gameplay variety but also adds a layer of historical authenticity to the simulation, as it reflects the importance of experienced pilots during the actual conflict. By expanding the mission roster and introducing these skilled pilots, the Mission Disk aims to deepen the strategic depth and replayability of Their Finest Hour: The Battle of Britain,A320
1989
A320
1989
A320 Airbus is a flight simulator personal computer game released in 1991 in which the player pilots an Airbus A320. The game was developed over three years, with cooperation from Lufthansa, Deutsche Airbus and Jeppesen. Originally the game was written by Rainer Bopf on Amiga[1] and converted to the Atari ST by Christian Jungen.[2] Last known version of the game is 1.44.[1] In 1993 Thalion published two data disks which could be played as a separate game. They were based on the latest version of the game engine. They focused on different flying areas. Europe Edition[3] covered the area of Europe and USA Edition[4] covered the area of USA. In the latter player was able to choose the region of West Coast USA or North East USA. In 1995 Games 4 Europe software house published an official sequel called A320 Airbus Vol. 2. It was entirely written by Rainer Bopf with no additional help from third parties.[5]Classic Trainer
1989
Classic Trainer
1989
Classic Trainer is a business simulator that allows you to own five horses and race them over various seasons with the aim to win The Derby at the end of each season. Each season lasts 20 weeks, with the choice of three races in a meeting every week if you choose to race a horse. You start the game with £5000 and before a meeting you have various options for your horses and yourself, which cost you money. Give your horses a workout, treat their injuries, get a loan and retain a jockey. Once you are happy with your selections, you are then shown your horses and their fitness, class and race stats. You also have the option to sell a horse.Chuck Yeager's Advanced Flight Trainer 2.0
1989
Chuck Yeager's Advanced Flight Trainer 2.0 is a flight simulator game. Follow Yeager's cursor, instrument settings and instructions on a couple of landings and you'll set her down right every time. Hug the ground at 50 feet, pull 8 G's around the pylon and streak full-throttle for home. Screaming toward earth at supersonic speed, you're a breath away from drilling a hole. In test piloting, the real hero is the one who survives.Fighter Bomber
1989
Fighter Bomber
1989
In the game, the player participates in the annual Strategic Air Command Bombing and Navigation Competition at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota. Aircrews from around the world come here to compete against each other, undertaking three missions which are monitored and points are awarded. The best aircrew then receives the Curtis E. LeMay Trophy. The player can choose between six different planes. After having selected the aircraft the player has to select a mission, and then appropriate weaponry for the selected mission from an array of weapons consisting of different types of missiles and bombs.Dan Kitchen's Tomcat: The F-14 Fighter Simulator
1989
Become a F-14 Naval Aviator undergoing seek and destroy missions while dodging and gunning enemy bogeys in deadly dogfights with your 20mm cannon and air-to-air missiles. Your cockpit comes with state of the art technology, courtesy of the U.S. Air Force: Display and main computer, Bogey Alert Indicator, G-Force Indicator, Electronic Counter Measures, and a Cannon Overheat Indicator (yes, it can overheat!)...and if your feeling up to it, give the ol'bird a boost to Mach 1.0! The gameplay like other simulation games consists of taking off, flying, combat and landing. Though most of the gameplay focuses around dogfighting with enemy bogeys (dodging missiles). In addition to that, there are also night-flying missions that add difficulty due to limited vision. Taking off and landing however, also requires additional skill as your doing it on the USS Enterprise (No relation to Star Trek), not on your standard airstrip. Pay attention to the F.D. officer as your preparing to take off (since he's the boss when it comesF29 Retaliator
1989
F29 Retaliator
1989
star 7.4F29 Retaliator is an combat flight simulator by Digital Image Design, published by Ocean Software in 1989.F-15 Strike Eagle II
1989
F-15 Strike Eagle II
1989
star 6.3The second in the series features campaigns in Lybia, the Persian Gulf, The Middle East and Vietnam, making for a total of 250,000 miles of potential action and danger. Primary and secondary aerial and ground-based targets must be destroyed on each of these. You are armed with a cannon, AMRAAM long-range air-to-air missile, Sidewinder short-range air-to-air missile, and the Maverick air-to-ground missile.688 Attack Sub
1989
688 Attack Sub
1989
star 6.2688 Attack Sub is a classic modern submarine simulation which puts you in command of either the American Los Angeles or the Soviet Alfa class nuclear-powered submarines. Most of the systems you would expect such as sonar and periscope are featured and nicely presented in VGA. The game offers ten missions for both the Soviet and American side in a Cold War scenario, that grows progressively hotter. Nice to see that the two sides' submarines have their own graphic sets in the game, even with some pseudo-cyrillic labels on the Russian side.Microsoft Flight Simulator 4.0
1989
Like the previous release, version 4 included scenery for five cities (New York, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Chicago). It featured CGA through VGA (in EGA resolution) support, and multi-user play. Version 4 also supported newer add-ons such as Microsoft's Aircraft & Scenery Designer, and Sublogic's USA scenery series.Abrams Battle Tank
1989
Abrams Battle Tank
1989
star 4.6Frontline heat. Behind the gun of an M1A1. 0400 Hours: Mission Briefing, Soviet FST-1's and BMP's are pouring over the border into West Germany. Ready your crew and move out! 0415 Hours: Choose the right weapons. Reconnaissance reports aircraft and infantry, too, so balance your load of Sabots, HEAT rounds and AX's. 0500 Hours: Patrol the road to Bonn. Only minor clashes so far. Check your NAV map and damage screen. You have enough fuel to weed out the recon units, but will your ammo hold out? 1045 Hours: The heat is on. Your 120mm gun slams you against the seat as you blast another T-80. Gutted tanks litter the battlefield, pillars of smoke streak the sky, but the enemy keeps rolling. You swing your turret around and spot a Soviet assault chopper. His sights are on you. 2230 Hours: Get home alive. Cross the bridge and you're home free. You're glued to the gunner's sights, straining to detect enemy movement with thermal imaging. The ballistic computer locks on. Range 1326m. Pray he's alone.
