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SUPER
HUEY
US
Gold, £9.95 cass, £14.95
disk
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US Gold's import from Cosrni, Super Huey, is
a simulation of the Huey UH-1X helicopter. The control
mechanism of a helicopter is obviously quite different
from an aeroplane in that there's direct control over
up and down. Cosmi's solution to getting this onto one
joystick is quite ingenious. There are two modes to
joystick operation; cyclic mode is accessed by direct
joystick control. It gives you the basic movements;
forward, backward and rotate left/right. When you hold
down the fire button you go into collective mode and
will have control over up/down and thrust; release the
button and it's back to cyclic mode. Though this may
sound complicated and even awkward, it's not and once
mastered, the basic moves mean that quite respectable
flying manoeuvres are possible.
Graphically
it's heads and shoulders above most other simulators,
the playing screen consists of an impressive view through
the cockpit The landscape moves smoothly beneath, giving
a realistic sensation of helicopter flight. Overall,
the graphics are very good with excellent movement and
content.
The
game structure offers four options, ranging from training
to combat. In flight instruction mode the computer sets
a series of manoeuvres to be performed. A great feature
this, which allows you time to become acclimatised to
the Huey's controls.
Also
of a very high standard is the sound which gives a very
realistic recreation of a helicopter's rotor and engine.
There's a really neato tune on the title screen too.
Documentation accompanying the package is of a high
calibre, giving some interesting background info on
the Huey UH-1X. They do a very good job of teaching
you how to use the program. A little more detail on
the latter missions would have been nice, but it would
also kill off some of the gameplay elements.
Overall,
this is a really classy simulator and one of the best
and most exhilarating to fly. With the realistic sound
and the different missions you can tackle, it offers
excellent value for money and must be one of THE best
flight sims around.
Graphics
87%
Interaction 93%
Authenticity 90%
Overall 91%
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