Summary
- Release Year: 1991
- Genres: Simulator
- Platforms: DOS
- Developers: Lucasfilm Games
- Publishers: LucasArts
P-80 Shooting Star Tour of Duty (1991)
P-80 Shooting Star Tour of Duty is a combat flight simulation game developed and published by LucasArts in 1991. It is the first expansion pack for Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe, and allows players to fly in, and against, the jet-powered P-80 Shooting Star.
The game features a total of 20 new missions, set in the Korean War. Players can fly the P-80 Shooting Star, as well as a variety of other aircraft, including the F-86 Sabre, the MiG-15, and the Il-28 Beagle.
The gameplay is similar to that of Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe, with players taking control of a squadron of aircraft and completing a variety of objectives, such as destroying enemy aircraft, ground targets, and ships. However, the P-80 Shooting Star is a much more advanced aircraft than the ones featured in the base game, and it can be used to perform a variety of new maneuvers, such as high-speed passes and dives.
The game also features a number of new features, such as a dynamic campaign system, which allows players to make strategic decisions that affect the course of the war. Players can also choose to fly as either the United States or the North Koreans, and each side has its own unique set of aircraft and missions.
P-80 Shooting Star Tour of Duty was well-received by critics, who praised its graphics, gameplay, and historical accuracy. It was also a commercial success, selling over 500,000 copies worldwide.
Gameplay
P-80 Shooting Star Tour of Duty is a combat flight simulation game in which players take control of a squadron of aircraft and complete a variety of objectives. The game features a total of 20 missions, set in the Korean War. Players can fly the P-80 Shooting Star, as well as a variety of other aircraft, including the F-86 Sabre, the MiG-15, and the Il-28 Beagle.
The gameplay is similar to that of Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe, with players taking control of a squadron of aircraft and completing a variety of objectives, such as destroying enemy aircraft, ground targets, and ships. However, the P-80 Shooting Star is a much more advanced aircraft than the ones featured in the base game, and it can be used to perform a variety of new maneuvers, such as high-speed passes and dives.
The game also features a number of new features, such as a dynamic campaign system, which allows players to make strategic decisions that affect the course of the war. Players can also choose to fly as either the United States or the North Koreans, and each side has its own unique set of aircraft and missions.
Graphics
The graphics in P-80 Shooting Star Tour of Duty are impressive for the time period. The aircraft are all rendered in 3D, and the environments are detailed and realistic. The game also features a variety of weather effects, such as rain, snow, and fog.
Sound
The sound in P-80 Shooting Star Tour of Duty is also excellent. The sound effects are realistic and immersive, and the music is stirring and appropriate.
Historical accuracy
P-80 Shooting Star Tour of Duty is a historically accurate game. The aircraft, missions, and environments are all based on real-world events. The game also features a number of historical figures, such as General Douglas MacArthur and Kim Il-sung.
Reception
P-80 Shooting Star Tour of Duty was well-received by critics, who praised its graphics, gameplay, and historical accuracy. It was also a commercial success, selling over 500,000 copies worldwide.
Legacy
P-80 Shooting Star Tour of Duty is considered to be one of the best combat flight simulation games ever made. It was one of the first games to feature a dynamic campaign system, and it set a new standard for historical accuracy in video games. The game has also been praised for its graphics, gameplay, and sound.
P-80 Shooting Star Tour of Duty is still popular today, and it is considered to be a classic of the genre. It is a must-play for any fan of combat flight simulation games.
Review Score
8/10
