Posted on: February 15, 2024
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The Silent Service of Attack Helicopters
In more ways than one. In the first game you have access only to the Apache (A) I believe, where in 2000 you have several options depending on your rank. I haven't bought this bundle yet, so what I am writing here is about my experience with the games on the Atari ST, Amiga 1200 and PC when I used to have them. If you want to play only one, then obviously go for 2000 which is the superior game in all technical terms. Better in every aspect, flight model, graphics, missions, everything. As usual with flight simulators you have a variety of missions and campaigns to play. From training to more difficult campaigns. Very similar to the F-19/F-117A games and F-15 Strike Eagle series (which I hope one day to see here). Variety of missions, enemies, maps, it has it all. You can choose weapon loadout, targets to hit, how to proceed to your objectives, any targets of opportunity, etc etc. Both games are very similar in this and this is why as I said if you are going to play only one, you will be better off with Gunship 2000. BUT, and this is why I mentioned Silent Service in the title, for me the most enjoyable title is the first, Gunship. As with Silent Service, the more simple graphics, the slightly less complex mechanics (though you can change options in each game), and even nostalgia as I played the first game...first, make the first Gunship game my favorite to play from the two. As with other simulators from this era and mostly from Microprose, you get the perfect balance (for me) of simulation and simplicity. Something which unfortunately from the early 2000s just disappeared and now the rare time we have new flight sim game it is either too serious and detailed, or completely arcade. Meh. Get these games instead, use a joystick if you can, and read the manuals so that you can quickly go out and win the conflict. Great games both.
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