Nations: WWII Fighter Command
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| Developer | Psygnosis[1] |
| Publisher | Psygnosis |
| Platform | Windows |
| Release | 1999 |
| Genre | Combat flight simulator |
Nations: WWII Fighter Command is a 1999 video game from Psygnosis.
Gameplay
[edit]Nations: WWII Fighter Command is a hybrid flight simulation in which players take control of WWII aircraft from Britain, Germany, and the United States, engaging in dogfights, bomber escorts, and ground attacks across 45 campaign missions and 10 instant action scenarios. The flight model is grounded in real-world physics, simulating forces like lift, thrust, drag, and gravity, while allowing players to adjust realism settings to suit their skill level. Damage modeling is detailed, affecting up to 12 aircraft systems and altering performance mid-flight. Each plane features a unique cockpit based on its historical counterpart, and the game includes a database of over 30 aircraft, though only 12 are pilotable. Visuals feature dynamic lighting, weather effects, and immersive cockpit views. Multiplayer supports up to eight players in deathmatch and team deathmatch modes, with mid-air power-ups adding a twist to traditional dogfighting.[2]
Development
[edit]The game was announced in May 1998 and was showcased at the Electronic Entertainment Expo that year.[3][4][1]
Reception
[edit]| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Computer Gaming World | 1/5[5] |
| Gamezilla | 38/100[6] |
| IGN | 6.8/10[2] |
| Jeuxvideo | 11/20[7] |
| PC Joker | 60%[8] |
| PC Gamer | 10%[9] |
Jesse Hiatt from Computer Gaming World gave the game a score of 1 out of 5, criticizing the average graphics, oversimplified flight models, boring missions, and the ineffective controls.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Mullen, Micheal (May 14, 1998). "Psygnosis' Take on WWII". GameSpot. Archived from the original on October 16, 2000. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
- ^ a b Butts, Stephen (November 11, 1999). "Nations Fighter Command". IGN. Archived from the original on October 3, 2015. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
- ^ Ocampo, Jason (May 14, 1998). "Psygnosis announces new WWII dogfight game". Computer Games Magazine. Archived from the original on September 1, 2003. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
- ^ "Psygnosis Presents its Upcoming Games at E3Expo". Business Wire. May 28, 1998. Archived from the original on April 3, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2022 – via The Free Library.
- ^ a b Hiatt, Jesse (March 2000). "Nations Fighter Command" (PDF). Computer Gaming World. p. 149. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 10, 2013. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
- ^ Miser, Tim (January 5, 2000). "Nations WWII Fighter Command". gamezilla.com. Archived from the original on February 11, 2002. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
- ^ "Nations Fighter Command". Jeuxvideo (in French). December 16, 1999. Archived from the original on February 18, 2004. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
- ^ "Nations Fighter Command". PC Joker (in German). October 1999. p. 98. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
- ^ "Nations". PC Gamer. February 2000. p. 107. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
External links
[edit]- Official website (archived)
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