<p>Interdictor II is based on the Interdictor I flight simulator, and it inherits many of the original Interdictor feature... It also has many new features. It has a more accurate aircraft model and a 'flying brick' model. This enables you to explore without the normal problems. For example you cannot be killed and you can fly very slow or very fast. Interdictor II has a wealth of ground detail and a large number of simulated vehicles.</p>
<p>Interdictor II is a blend of pure simulation and gameplay. You are in control of a high performance jet whose performance and handling characteristics have been carefully designed. The realism and responsiveness of this simulation are the most striking features of the game. The enemy actions are also simulated; there are no pre planned scenarios and the action depends on how you choose to play. There are no mission briefings or long startup sequences; you can get on with the real game immediately. The cockpit instruments do not mimic any real aircraft, they are there because they are needed and enhance the gameplay.</p>
<p>The view of the outside world uses no hand drawn pictures of missiles or explosions. Everything is a perspective display of a simulation. The explosions consist of hundreds of particles each following a unique trajectory under the influence of gravity. The debris from explosions consists of bits of the object falling with gravity and air resistance. Each bullet and cannon shell is modelled and the exact impact point on any object is calculated. Structures are solid and are modelled the way they appear. Trucks and cars really drive along the roads. Enemy aircraft need fuel and ammunition and they have to land at an airfield to get them.</p>
<p>Enemy defences are combat aircraft, ack-ack guns and surface-to-air missiles (SAMS). Your weapons are 30mm cannon, air-to-ground rockets and heat seeking air-to-air missiles. You have to use the best weapon for a particular task. In general, buildings and solid structures can only be destroyed using air-to-ground missiles, whilst enemy vehicles (ground/sea/air) can be destroyed using cannon or missiles. Interdictor II is not easy to fly and requires practice before the mission can be attempted with any hope of success. The flying tutorial chapter is provided to give a basic grounding in the art of flying a modem jet fighter and you are advised to read this chapter before starting your mission.</p>
