| Microsoft Flight Simulator | |
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| Developer(s) | Sublogic |
| Publisher(s) | Microsoft |
| Series | Microsoft Flight Simulator |
| Platform(s) | Classic Mac OS |
| Release | May 1986 |
| Genre(s) | Amateur flight simulation |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Microsoft Flight Simulator is a 1986 video game developed by Sublogic and published by Microsoft for the Macintosh.
Development
In 1984 Amiga Corporation asked Bruce Artwick to port Flight Simulator for its forthcoming computer, but Commodore's purchase of Amiga temporarily ended the relationship. Sublogic instead finished a Macintosh version, released by Microsoft, then resumed work on the Amiga and Atari ST versions.
The game included features such as a windowing system which allowed multiple 3D views simultaneously - this made exterior views possible for the aircraft itself.
Reception
Frank Boosman reviewed the game for Computer Gaming World, and stated, "As a game, FS is exciting. Flying beneath the Golden Gate Bridge was a big thrill, and really had me sweating. FS wins as a simulation as well; the flight characteristics of the Cessna and Lear Jet seem realistic, and the instrumentation is complete."
References
- Hockman, Daniel (April 1987). "Bruce Artwick's Flight Simulator / You've Come A Long Way, Baby! / The History of an Epic Program". Computer Gaming World. No. 36. pp. 32–34. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
- Boosman, Frank (August 1986). "Macintosh Window". Computer Gaming World. Vol. 1, no. 30. p. 37.
External links
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