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SOLO
FLIGHT
US Gold, £9.95 cass, £14.95
disk
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This
is a highly unusual flight simulation since it has a
novel and exceptional screen display. Instead of the
usual view-through-the-window that most flight sims
have, there's a view of your instrument panel with a
3D view outside your plane, rather like Zaxxon.
You can see your plane as it flies, banks and twists,
and you can also see the landscape, complete with mountains,
airfields and landmarks. Landing and take off are made
much easier by this display and although not totally
realistic, it gives an unusually good impression of
flying and one to which you can really relate.
There
are three very big maps to fly round and you choose
which one to tackle. To add a little variation and challenge
to your flights, there are mail runs that you can try
to tackle and which involve quite a bit of skill. Starting
from a certain point, you have to carry mail from airfield
to airfield in a certain amount of time. You have to
watch your speed and fuel consumption and also be able
to navigate properly to complete your objectives.
The
graphics are certainly colourful with nice scenery (especially
when you fly down the Grand Canyon) and the plane sounds
realistic. With the novel touches and the excellent
type of view of the plane, this flight sim is really
worth the money.
Graphics
87%
Interaction 88%
Authenticity 76%
Overall 86%
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