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Tie Fighter
review by
Doug Reed
Tie Fighter is the sequel to X-wing, the best-selling action
game that allowed you to enter the Star Wars universe and fight
against the Empire. In Tie Fighter, however, you fight for the
glory of the Emperor, seeking to destroy the treacherous Rebel
Alliance. While still using the same 'engine' as X-wing, the
graphics have been substantially improved, with gouraud shading
added to give the ships a beautiful three-dimensional appearance.
The musical score and sound effects are equally well done. Sixteen
an d thirty-two bit stereo sound cards are put to superb use and
truly enhance the Tie Fighter experience.
Tie Fighter expands on the Star Wars universe, combining an
interesting story with intense battles. Before it is over you will
have performed search and destroy missions, rescue missions,
escorted vital transports, defended the emperor from attack, and
captured a traitorous admiral seeking to betray the Empire and join
the Rebellion. In between the action are sandwiched a number of
scenes that play out the story and once seen can be viewed again at
your leisure. In addition, you can join the Emperor's secr et order
of loyal pilots which keep tabs on what is going on in the Empire
and will ask you to complete clandestine objectives during some of
your missions.
Unlike X-Wing, Tie Fighter is user-friendly. Tired of having to
constantly restore your pilot from your last saved position? Tie
Fighter takes care of that for you, so that there is no constant
exiting to DOS every time you fail to complete a mission. Tired of
constantly having to change speeds to keep that pesky Rebel fighter
in front of you? No problem, just tap on one key and you
automatically match speeds with your target. Wondering who the heck
is shooting at you? Tap another key, and the computer tar gets
whoever is trying to blast you to space dust. You get the idea.
Every aspect of X-wing has been worked over and improved in Tie
Fighter, providing a very enjoyable gaming experience.
Tie Fighter allows you to fly 6 different Imperial fighters over
the course of the game, the Tie Fighter, Tie Interceptor, Tie
Bomber, Assault Gunboat, Tie Advanced, and Tie Defender. Only the
last three are equipped with shields, so you must be careful during
combat because only one or two shots are all that is required to
blow you to bits. No longer can you attack enemy fighters head on
as in X-wing. Now you are vulnerable and your enemy has
strong-hulled fighters equipped with even stronger shields. How
ever, you do have superior speed and maneuverability, so you can use
this to get behind your opponent and destroy them. In X-wing, your
wingmen were basically useless and often you had to complete all of
the objectives yourself. Group tactics are encouraged in Tie
Fighter, however, and your fellow Imperial pilots will help you
accomplish the mission objectives. And if you feel overwhelmed,
help is only a keystroke away.
Overall, Tie Fighter is a substantial improvement over X-wing,
and will keep you hooked for a long time.
LucasArts Entertainment Company
P.O. Box 10307
San Rafael, CA 94912
(800) 782-7927