Released in 1985, _Jet_ is one of those early flight simulators that reminds players how much imagination was required before photorealistic graphics became the norm. Taking control of a military jet, you navigate missions with simple visuals but surprisingly engaging mechanics for its era. The game focuses on the thrill of flying rather than overwhelming detail, making it accessible while still demanding a steady hand. There is a certain charm in watching geometric landscapes rush beneath your aircraft while pretending you are the world's greatest ace pilot. By modern standards it feels primitive, yet that simplicity is exactly what makes it an interesting snapshot of early PC gaming history.
The Games Machine (1988): "Control and speed of the jet is slightly faster than on the Amiga but the movement is not as smooth, leading to some large steps in flight movement. The combination of extremely sensitive fly-by-wire control and high rate of execution makes the plane virtually uncontrollable when it goes into a spin, pulls high-G turns or makes violent aerial manoeuvres. The uneven frame update and over-responsive controls leave the game difficult to play."
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Status: abandonware Also published for: Amiga, Atari ST, C64, ZX Spectrum, Apple II Abandonware DOS views: 9444
Hey Tokakeriby, you're right! I just added jet version 1.
Tokakeriby 08/02/2024 14:54
Version 1.0 www.xtcabandonware.com/game/495/jet
Evert 07/05/2023 11:01
The file linked to here is version 2.12, released in 1987. I was looking for the version that was released in 1985. Also, not able to get the sound to work. :(
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