Summary
- Release Year: 1993
- Genres: Simulator
- Platforms: DOS, Mac
- Developers: Totally Games
- Publishers: LucasArts
Star Wars: X-Wing Tour of Duty – B-Wing (1993)
Star Wars: X-Wing Tour of Duty – B-Wing is the second expansion pack for the classic Star Wars: X-Wing space combat simulator. Released in 1993, B-Wing adds new missions, new starfighters, and new challenges to the already-impressive X-Wing experience.
Gameplay
B-Wing retains the same basic gameplay as X-Wing. Players take control of a starfighter and engage in intense space combat against enemy AI or human opponents. The game features a variety of missions, including escort missions, bombing runs, and fighter sweeps.
One of the most significant additions in B-Wing is the inclusion of the B-wing starfighter. The B-wing is a powerful and versatile ship, with a variety of weapons and systems that make it a formidable opponent in combat. Players can also choose to fly a variety of other starfighters, including the X-wing, Y-wing, and A-wing.
B-Wing also introduces a number of new features and improvements to the X-Wing gameplay. These include:
- New weapons and systems: B-Wing adds a variety of new weapons and systems to the game, including ion cannons, proton torpedoes, and tractor beams. These new weapons and systems give players more options for attacking and defending themselves in combat.
- Improved graphics and sound: B-Wing features improved graphics and sound over the original X-Wing. The game’s graphics are more detailed and realistic, and the sound effects are more immersive.
- New missions: B-Wing adds a variety of new missions to the game, including escort missions, bombing runs, and fighter sweeps. These new missions provide players with a variety of challenges to test their skills.
Reception
Star Wars: X-Wing Tour of Duty – B-Wing was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its new features and improvements, and it was hailed as one of the best space combat simulators ever made. B-Wing was also a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Star Wars: X-Wing Tour of Duty – B-Wing is still considered one of the best space combat simulators ever made. The game’s innovative gameplay, stunning graphics, and immersive sound design have made it a classic of the genre. B-Wing also helped to set the stage for the future of the X-Wing series, which has gone on to become one of the most popular and successful video game franchises of all time.
Conclusion
Star Wars: X-Wing Tour of Duty – B-Wing is a must-have for any fan of the X-Wing series or space combat simulators in general. The game’s innovative gameplay, stunning graphics, and immersive sound design have made it a classic of the genre. Whether you’re a seasoned X-Wing veteran or a newcomer to the series, B-Wing is sure to provide you with hours of enjoyment.
Additional Information
- Developer: LucasArts
- Publisher: LucasArts
- Release date: 1993
- Platforms: MS-DOS, Windows, Macintosh
- Genre: Space combat simulator
Awards
- 1993 Computer Game of the Year – Computer Gaming World
- 1993 Best Space Simulation – Computer Game Review
- 1993 Best Game of the Year – PC Gamer
Trivia
- The B-wing starfighter was originally designed for the film Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, but it was ultimately cut from the film.
- The B-wing starfighter is one of the most popular starfighters in the Star Wars universe.
- Star Wars: X-Wing Tour of Duty – B-Wing was the last game in the X-Wing series to be released on MS-DOS.
Review Score
8.5/10
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