Dogfight: 80 Years of Aerial Warfare

Dogfight is an extremely simplistic retro flight sim that, as the name suggests, focuses primarily on dogfighting -- though each of the 12 aircraft on offer do have a "mission" you can plan and fly also, and many of these involve ground attack. Flight model is no-frills -- though admirably different from plane to plane -- and the cockpits are heavily simplified from the real thing. Navigation and targeting is also heavily reliant on MicroProse's "Tacti-View" external views and/or the polygonal "Heads-Up" view; fine for the older planes, but some of the newer craft could really have done with a properly implemented multi-function display. It's a game that is full of flaws, but is still rather fun if you want a no-frills bit of retro flight sim action. There are far better games from the MicroProse stable, but given most of them focus on a single aircraft, none quite as varied as this. Note that the default DOSBOX settings for the game make it run like an absolute dog; in the dosbox.cfg file in the install directory set cputype to 486_slow and cycles to about 20000 or so for much better performance. Don't bump up cycles too much, though -- the game can behave a little strangely at …

If you haven't seen the manual its here http://files.abandonia.com/extras/Backups/Updates%20March/Extras/Air%20Duel%20-%2080%20Years%20of%20Dogfighting/Manual.pdf This game is a classic It is limited though... But its a classic!

Dogfight: 80 Years of Aerial Warfare, developed by Vektor Grafix and released by MicroProse in 1993, is a flight combat simulation that offers players a unique opportunity to engage in aerial battles spanning eight decades of military aviation history. The game allows for immersive experiences across various historical conflicts, including World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Six-Day War, and the Falklands War, providing a rich tapestry of scenarios for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike. One of the game's standout features is its diverse selection of 12 iconic aircraft, each meticulously modeled to reflect the technological advancements and design philosophies of their respective eras. Players can pilot legendary fighters such as the Sopwith Camel, Fokker Dr.I, Supermarine Spitfire MkII, Messerschmitt Bf 109E, North American F-86E Sabre, McDonnell Douglas F-4F Phantom II, British Aerospace Sea Harrier FRS.1, Dassault Breguet Mirage IIIE, General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon, MiG-23 Flogger, MiG-15 ♥♥♥♥♥, and MiG-21 Fishbed. Each aircraft comes with an authentic cockpit featuring fully functional instruments, enhancing the realism of the flig…

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The game aged like opened honey in a air sealed container. its actually pretty good even tho its keybinds are outdated by about 29 years