Microsoft Flight Simulator (1986 video game)
Microsoft Flight Simulator is a 1986 video game developed by Sublogic and published by Microsoft for the Macintosh.
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| Developer(s) | Sublogic |
| Publisher(s) | Microsoft |
| Series | Microsoft Flight Simulator |
| Platform(s) | Classic Mac OS |
| Release | May 1986 |
| Genre(s) | Amateur flight simulation |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Development
In 1984 Amiga Corporation asked Artwick to port Flight Simulator for its forthcoming computer, but Commodore's purchase of Amiga temporarily ended the relationship. Sublogic instead finished a Macintosh version, released by Microsoft, then resumed work on the Amiga and Atari ST versions.[1]
Notable features included a windowing system allowing multiple simultaneous 3d views - including exterior views of the aircraft itself.
Reception
Frank Boosman reviewed the game for Computer Gaming World, and stated that "As a game, FS is exciting. Flying beneath the Golden Gate Bridge was a big thrill, and really had me sweating. FS wins as a simulation as well; the flight characteristics of the Cessna and Lear Jet seem realistic, and the instrumentation is complete."[2]
References
- Hockman, Daniel (April 1987). "Bruce Artwick's Flight Simulator / You've Come A Long Way, Baby! / The History of an Epic Program". Computer Gaming World. No. 36. pp. 32–34. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
- Boosman, Frank (August 1986). "Macintosh Window". Computer Gaming World. 1 (30): 37.