Amazing that they could do all that and pack so many features in, easy to dismiss nowadays unless you take a long look at what your actually seeing on screen. Used to love anything by Microprose back in the day, they were one of the flying sim Gods, with the big cardboard box chocked full of manuals and usually a book as well. Thanks for posting.
Hell yeah. You crystallized my excitement for getting a Microprose sim to a tee. Those sweet juicy manuals to pore over was one of the best parts besides actually flying and completing a mission successfully. It's a shame how flight sims of this complexity disappeared. early/mid 90s flight sims were peak flight sims for me, complex enough to feel challenging but not so hardcore that you felt like you had to enlist in the air force haha. Good times.
@@therexbellatoryup, DCS manage to so perfectly miss the point for this… Either get toy planes or stuff that require to flush the p1ss tanks perfectly following the maintenance manual to have the right to follow the next 30 minutes of engine startup and nav calibration…
I think I played this back in the day - along with TFX, EF2000, F22 ADF - awesome games for the hardware they were one. Still, in terms of flight sims, nothing beats the first I owned which was Nightflite for the ZX Speccy :)
oh man! It brought so many memories. nOt from this game in particular, never played it, but form another Microprose classic; Strike Eagle III. Simpler times, good old times, great games.
Haha I remember the sim well! Ahhh the good ol days. No youtube vids, no video reviews...all you had was look at the back of the box...looks cool. Buy. Lol
We sort of have one comming - Combat Air Patrol 2 is in the making, but the development is taking long due to only one active developer is working on it at the moment. You can check it s progress here: ruclips.net/p/PLIku_oD9y-RAUBR4LShCQkVQoUfwsBNgS
Been at it since Microprose F-19. $3 grand at Radio Shack for a 25 mz Tandy. Now I have that much total in addons for P3D not inc the computer/tv or HOTAS. Last week I upgraded P3D P4 and it took 2 days and I STILL have not tweeked it. And TBO I was more fascinated and enjoyed the early games more than today. We have become jaded.
I loved this game.. I got it for Christmas in 94 maybe.. maybe 93.. I think we had to get a quad speed cd rom to play it.. another 300 or so to play (in Canada $)
The Domark sim has way better flight model, fully dynamic campaign which you can alter, but MPS also has its advantages - somewhat more realistic depiction of avionics (especially HUD modes), and it has a nicer presentation (love the music). In the end it's the personnal preference. I like both.
Let me know if you find one. I was looking fot scanned manual myself. The only way is to track down the physical copy I guess. But the game is pretty rare.
@@damsonn I see that you've generously shared a link to the pared down manual. I may bite the bullet anyway and see for myself. The configuration doesn't bother me, I usually play these games on my phone with Magic Dosbox. Edit: I forgot to say thanks!
@@alexh2790 I feel it's my duty to help the community ;) and the dosbox config could be easily altered. First thing to change would be "cycles" setting in dosbox.conf file (or whatever name they gave that file). I'm using 20000 cycles myself for this game.
From the good old days I would say SVGA Harrier (upgraded AV-8B Harrier Assault) from Domark. Surprisingly the flight model is still pretty good even today. You can pretty much execute the proper lvertical landing on the LHD, the controls in jetborne flight feels just right. Also you have this kind of dynamic campaign which you can influence by altering the default battle plan. You have limited supplies (Harriers as well as other assets) to utilize, so you have to be careful how you use them. It was really ahed of its time IMHO.
I you ask me i would say "TORNADO: Operation Desert Storm by Spectrum Holobyte, Digital Integration 1993 - as it was not Harrier sim! My bad , But still awesome simulation to try out.. ruclips.net/video/fwZUJLXPvBs/видео.html
I'm still trying to figure out the autospeed and wing sweep controls on that one. In actuality, I was asking about a *Harrier* sim. Though I'd kill for SVGA Harrier and TORNADO: Operation Desert Storm... As well as M1 Tank Platoon I & II.
im sorry i mixed Tornado's and Harrier's together that because both have unique flying style i guess :) as i recall there's not much Harrier sims for DOS just This Jump Jet and AV8B (SVGA Harrier) then there's lot's of arcade harrier games such as Harrier Combat Simulator but it's from 1988 that i have played
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Amazing that they could do all that and pack so many features in, easy to dismiss nowadays unless you take a long look at what your actually seeing on screen. Used to love anything by Microprose back in the day, they were one of the flying sim Gods, with the big cardboard box chocked full of manuals and usually a book as well. Thanks for posting.
Hell yeah. You crystallized my excitement for getting a Microprose sim to a tee. Those sweet juicy manuals to pore over was one of the best parts besides actually flying and completing a mission successfully.
It's a shame how flight sims of this complexity disappeared. early/mid 90s flight sims were peak flight sims for me, complex enough to feel challenging but not so hardcore that you felt like you had to enlist in the air force haha. Good times.
@@therexbellatoryup, DCS manage to so perfectly miss the point for this…
Either get toy planes or stuff that require to flush the p1ss tanks perfectly following the maintenance manual to have the right to follow the next 30 minutes of engine startup and nav calibration…
Oh… AND THE FUNKING LOADING TIMES !!!
I think I played this back in the day - along with TFX, EF2000, F22 ADF - awesome games for the hardware they were one. Still, in terms of flight sims, nothing beats the first I owned which was Nightflite for the ZX Speccy :)
Oh yeah that music
5:20
This menu music kicks ass.
oh man! It brought so many memories. nOt from this game in particular, never played it, but form another Microprose classic; Strike Eagle III. Simpler times, good old times, great games.
I have good memories about this game - the first flight sim with Gouraud shading. And that beautiful intro.
in nowadays when i see extra big orange sky and sunrise over far mountains allways I am constantly reminded of this game with arctic orange sky
Great sounding soundtrack on a Roland (and compatible FM synth devices)!
This is better than I'd have expected for 1992.
Wonderful memories! Finally a good video with the proper sound!
It's hard to believe that this game was released before Prince of persia 2
Haha I remember the sim well! Ahhh the good ol days. No youtube vids, no video reviews...all you had was look at the back of the box...looks cool. Buy. Lol
You forgot the video games magazines ;-)
@@damsonn Which were snapped up like hotdogs :)
Anyone remember "Tornado"? I still have the original boxed set.
www.moodurian.com/tornado
This is for casual arcade player - compared to Tornado, which was one of the most accurate sims from it’s era.
With reciept from EB Games Framingham,Mass.
Yes sure.
No joke it doesn't look that bad and I like the music.
One of the first game that used Gourard's shading for terrain an player's jet.
The first time I had ever viffed!
I wish we had modern, semi-realistic yet accessible combat flight sims like this one available today.
We sort of have one comming - Combat Air Patrol 2 is in the making, but the development is taking long due to only one active developer is working on it at the moment. You can check it s progress here: ruclips.net/p/PLIku_oD9y-RAUBR4LShCQkVQoUfwsBNgS
Never knew this game exisited at the time. I had F-19 stealth fighter. Loved that game. I think I went on to Wing Commander after.
I don't remember this one. Strange!! We have come so far with these sims.
I loved this game back then. But I was too young and too stupid to really master it :D
Never realized this game was so good
Been at it since Microprose F-19. $3 grand at Radio Shack for a 25 mz Tandy. Now I have that much total in addons for P3D not inc the computer/tv or HOTAS. Last week I upgraded P3D P4 and it took 2 days and I STILL have not tweeked it. And TBO I was more fascinated and enjoyed the early games more than today. We have become jaded.
True ...
Qué recuerdos!!! Y que aterrizajes imposibles!!!
Goddamn I love this old shit. Fucking nostalgic sounds and all.
I bought this game in march 1993. Really loved your manouvering in this video. I couldn't land it successfully either :) I wonder if someone has
I did in my other HJJ vid: ruclips.net/video/zq3EQHVsQ_c/видео.html
;)
god that taks me back
26:20 was the landing too fast? what caused it to explode?
Most likely.
I loved this game.. I got it for Christmas in 94 maybe.. maybe 93.. I think we had to get a quad speed cd rom to play it.. another 300 or so to play (in Canada $)
Which one do you think is the better game: this or "AV-8B Harrier Assault" from the same year?
The Domark sim has way better flight model, fully dynamic campaign which you can alter, but MPS also has its advantages - somewhat more realistic depiction of avionics (especially HUD modes), and it has a nicer presentation (love the music). In the end it's the personnal preference. I like both.
@@damsonn Thanks! Seems I gotta try them myself then 🙂
I enjoyed a lot Domark's AV-8B and I want to try this, anyone knows where to get the manual?
Let me know if you find one. I was looking fot scanned manual myself. The only way is to track down the physical copy I guess. But the game is pretty rare.
Of course I'll share if I find a copy. I think the same, it seems that the only way is finding a phisical one.
Damn. Harder to land vertical than DCS.
Menu music tho!
CBU-87s?! We got gipped in DCS. Harrier only gets crusty rockeyes which stink.
For you, the war is over, LMAO
Is it for pc?
Yes, it was realesed only for PC.
On Gog now!
It's probably the same as on Steam, published by Atari. If so it's most likely badly configured and lacking even the manual...
@@damsonn I see that you've generously shared a link to the pared down manual. I may bite the bullet anyway and see for myself. The configuration doesn't bother me, I usually play these games on my phone with Magic Dosbox. Edit: I forgot to say thanks!
@@alexh2790 I feel it's my duty to help the community ;) and the dosbox config could be easily altered. First thing to change would be "cycles" setting in dosbox.conf file (or whatever name they gave that file). I'm using 20000 cycles myself for this game.
What Harrier sim would you recommend me?
From the good old days I would say SVGA Harrier (upgraded AV-8B Harrier Assault) from Domark. Surprisingly the flight model is still pretty good even today. You can pretty much execute the proper lvertical landing on the LHD, the controls in jetborne flight feels just right. Also you have this kind of dynamic campaign which you can influence by altering the default battle plan. You have limited supplies (Harriers as well as other assets) to utilize, so you have to be careful how you use them. It was really ahed of its time IMHO.
I you ask me i would say "TORNADO: Operation Desert Storm by Spectrum Holobyte, Digital Integration 1993 - as it was not Harrier sim! My bad , But still awesome simulation to try out.. ruclips.net/video/fwZUJLXPvBs/видео.html
I'm still trying to figure out the autospeed and wing sweep controls on that one.
In actuality, I was asking about a *Harrier* sim. Though I'd kill for SVGA Harrier and TORNADO: Operation Desert Storm... As well as M1 Tank Platoon I & II.
im sorry i mixed Tornado's and Harrier's together that because both have unique flying style i guess :) as i recall there's not much Harrier sims for DOS just This Jump Jet and AV8B (SVGA Harrier) then there's lot's of arcade harrier games such as Harrier Combat Simulator but it's from 1988 that i have played
RAZBAMs AV-8B being released for DCS World very soon. It will be the definitive Harrier simulation.