Description: STOCK PHOTOS ONLY The Jane's Combat Simulations line leaps from peak to peak, with nary a bum title in the bunch. ATF, Longbow, Longbow 2, 688, and now F-15 have secured the company a place as the pre-preeminent developer of simulation software. Following hot on the heels of Longbow 2, F-15 is, if possible, an even more impressive piece of work. By taking on the sadly neglected F-15E Strike Eagle, it fills a crucial gap in the air combat realm. The last true Strike Eagle sim was F-15 Strike Eagle III from MicroProse, also produced by Andy Hollis. That it has taken five years to create another, while we are flooded with Tomcat, F-22, and Falcon sims, is a mystery. The F-15E is an extraordinary, versatile aircraft. It seats two (pilot and weapon systems officer), carries a heavy payload, and is designed to penetrate deep into enemy territory at low altitudes. In many ways, it's not as sexy as a conventional air superiority fighter, since it engages aircraft from beyond visual range. (That is, if it hopes to survive.) With a full payload it can be sluggish, but shorn of the extra weight it can hold its own in a close-in dogfight. Its mission is to deliver precision munitions to ground targets and protect itself while doing so, and F-15 captures these roles admirably. The first thing that strikes you about F-15 is the amazing attention to detail in the cockpit. On full realism mode, the array of sensors and controls is awe-inspiring in its accuracy. Since the F-15 relies so heavily on these sensors, they are the heart of the game. Their complexity can be reduced to ease gamers into the sim, but that misses most of the point. The multifunction displays for both front and back seats may be custom configured for air-to-ground, air-to-air, and navigation modes, placing five MFDs at your fingertips at any given moment. There are hundreds of potential commands and combinations, which makes the custom keyboard mapping a welcome and essential feature. Full virtual cockpit look-around views and padlock mode are effectively implemented. This goes hand in glove with an assortment of exterior views that enable you to track pretty much everything going on. The flight model adheres to the most rigorous standards of accuracy. It has a terrific feel for weight and motion, and the variations in handling characteristics are spot on. If a flight model can get better than this, I wouldn't be able to tell. Artificial intelligence is strong in both friendly and enemy aircraft, and the laundry list of nested wingman commands lets you issue any order you may need to, to the entire flight or an individual plane. And these wingmen won't run into you. There are myriad ways into missions. The numerous training missions aren't as effective as the Longbow tutorial, but they get the job done. Single missions allow you to hone various skills, and instant-action settings provide basic custom missions. The powerful mission editor puts every element of the game into your hands, enabling you to craft complex missions through placement of assets, waypoints, and event triggers. Finally, the two campaigns (Iran and Iraq) get you to the heart of the sim. The dynamic campaign system keeps missions constantly fresh and diverse and gives the battlefield itself a realistic, alive feel. The payoff, however, is a superb, thorough, and vastly entertaining combat sim. For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections] ITEM IS: USED - CD IN SLEEVE WHAT YOU GET: This auction is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). 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This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors. PLATFORM: Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. 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MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions. MEDIA FORMAT: Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive. SHIPPING: We typically ship all items out within 2-4 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage. We combine shipping and handling, with each additional item after the first just $2 more. Message us for an invoice if Ebay doesn't automatically adjust it. 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Price: 11.49 USD
Location: Bloomfield, IN
End Time: 2024-04-17T23:54:11.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.49 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Unbranded
Type: CD
