- October 30, 2014
- MicroProse Software, Inc.
- 7h median play time
Fleet Defender: The F-14 Tomcat Simulation
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Fleet Defender: The F-14 Tomcat Simulation is a single player arcade simulation game with a historical theme. It was developed by MicroProse Software, Inc. and was released on October 30, 2014. It received positive reviews from players.
Fleet Defender is the first flight simulator to accurately recreate carrier-based operations. Experience all the excitement of a catapult launch, realistic air-to-air combat and the challenge of landing on a pitching deck. You'll be drawn into the high-stakes world of Navy's top guns.
- Fleet Defender is a classic flight simulator that offers a fun and immersive experience, especially for fans of the F-14 Tomcat.
- The game features engaging campaigns and missions that allow players to feel part of a larger conflict, with named pilots and a sense of progression.
- Despite its age, the game is still considered one of the best F-14 simulators available, providing a rewarding experience once players learn the controls.
- The graphics are outdated and can be a turn-off for players accustomed to modern visuals, making it difficult to fully enjoy the experience.
- The learning curve is steep, and new players may find it hard to get into the game due to complex controls and mechanics.
- Some missions can feel tedious, requiring players to wait for extended periods without engaging in combat, which may detract from the overall enjoyment.
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The graphics of the game are widely regarded as outdated, with many reviewers noting their 1994 origins and describing them as clunky, smeary, and reminiscent of a "muddy phase" in flight simulation. While some players appreciate the game's underlying mechanics and realism, they express a desire for a graphical upgrade to enhance playability. Overall, the visuals are seen as a significant drawback, though the game's core experience remains enjoyable for those willing to overlook the graphics.
“The graphics were as good as they get back then.”
“Though I will say this has potential as the graphics are a little better than most from that period.”
“Born during the 'muddy phase' of flight sims, where clarity of graphics was sacrificed for a more detailed 3D effect, this sim is extremely detailed and fun, once you get over the enormous pixels.”
“If you can get past the 1994 graphics, there's still no better F-14 sim.”
“I am not recommending the game because the basic idea of it is good, but the current playability is not; it needs a graphics upgrade.”
“It was one of the benchmark simulations of its day (hard to believe that was 20 years ago as of this writing... where does the time go?) and while the sim's graphics are certainly a smeary, muddy 320x200 mess, the underlying game still holds up well.”
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Fleet Defender: The F-14 Tomcat Simulation is a arcade simulation game with historical theme.
Fleet Defender: The F-14 Tomcat Simulation is available on PC, Windows, Linux and Ms Dos.
On average players spend around 7 hours playing Fleet Defender: The F-14 Tomcat Simulation.
Fleet Defender: The F-14 Tomcat Simulation was released on October 30, 2014.
Fleet Defender: The F-14 Tomcat Simulation was developed by MicroProse Software, Inc..
Fleet Defender: The F-14 Tomcat Simulation has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.
Fleet Defender: The F-14 Tomcat Simulation is a single player game.
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