Wing Commander™ 1+2

I have so many fond memories of playing these games back when they came out. I was hoping for a native port to XP/Win7/Win8, but it turns out that it just runs in a DOSBox. Consequently, there's no convenient way to configure the game for use with modern game controllers, like the Xbox 360 gamepad; no way to reassign buttons. Even more disappointing is that you can't hear the outstanding musical score and sound effects as they were meant to be heard on the MT-32; rather, it just uses vastly inferior DOSBox Adlib emulation. I wish I could get a refund.

Immenses claques lors de leurs sorties, ces 2 jeux restent des monuments d'actions spatiale (point de simulation ici), agrémentés d'un scénario captivant et d'interludes centrés sur les personnages bienvenus. Passionnant de bout en bout.

After some long time back in the seat of a Raptor, an Epee, a Crossbow.. feels like yesterday. Totally enjoy it flying aroudn in this classic gem. Loved it 32 years ago, still do. Only issue is.. I like to take over my char for secret missions - how to ? anyone any idea ? thx

I played it as a child in the early 90's, even could remember to speed up is + & to slow down is -. But better play with keyboard and maybe mouse in addition to aim instead with a gamepad. I kinda like those graphics :)

These games were hugely important and influential - and even more so for my own development as a gamer. The branching campaign structure and shifting narrative of WC1 - an adaptive game structure, sensitive to your successes and failures and even respecting the death or survival of your wingmates - was an astounding achievement for its time. The combat mechanics themselves stand up today, as you jockey to get onto the tail of a Kilrathi fighter and learn the behaviours and weaknesses of each opponent. A challenging game by any standards. WC2 shifts the focus to plot-led action, fleshing-out some characters and motivations and really presenting an old-fashioned WW2 Pacific Campaign scenario. Similarly good fun, and a vital introduction to the 'interactive movie' episodes to come.