Wednesday, October 04, 2017

Advanced Tactical Fighters and ATF: NATO Fighters

"Get down to Waypoint Bravo, descend to angels six."

Back in the 90s, the Jane's name meant realistic military simulations. Following U.S. Navy Fighters and Marine Fighters, Jane's Combat Simulations: Advanced Tactical Fighters was added to the series. This was followed by an expansion, ATF: NATO Fighters.

Like the predecessors, this game and its expansion featured fictitious campaigns in different parts of the world, allowing the player to fly some of the most advanced military aircraft (including the B-2 Spirit). You may be flying combat air patrols, escort missions, ground attacks against tanks, etc. You can also create your own quick missions if you just want a quick dogfight, or design more complex pro missions. The in-game library also features extensive information about the various aircraft and other military assets in the game.

Although the graphics may not look anything as impressive as modern games, this old game has good graphics and gameplay for its time. The models are realistic enough that the game is still enjoyable for combat flight simulation fans today. If you are looking to just fly the F-22, FlightGear may be a better bet. But if you want to fly the F-22 and shoot down Sukhois, ATF is still a good choice today.

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