- Publication date
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1992
- Topics
- DOS games, Vintage computer games, Simulation games
- Publisher
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Virgin Games
- Item Size
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5.9M
An old, but very realistic space shuttle simulator. The package contains, in addition to two game disks, a very thick manual and a large sheet (A2 size, maybe) displaying the cockpit instruments of the shuttle. To successfully fly the missions, the player must learn a great number of dials and how to use every single instrument, located in nine different cockpit panels. The controls can be used with mouse, but keyboard shortcuts are essential for quick operation. In addition to cockpit views, there are various external views, from which you can see the shuttle e.g. in launch pad and in orbit. If you do not use time advance or time skip options during the game, playing one mission can last for days. Going through the proper pre-launch countdown takes five hours, for example. (MobyGames)
- Addeddate
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2012-09-04 03:49:40
- Emulator
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dosbox
- Emulator_ext
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zip
- Emulator_start
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SHUTTLE/SHUTTLE.EXE
- Identifier
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Shuttle_1020
- Year
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1992
Another thing that really makes Shuttle: The Space Flight Simulator Demo enjoyable for me is how it manages to stay interesting even after playing it multiple times. Many games feel repetitive after a while, but here, the experience still feels fresh because of the small details and different ways you can approach the gameplay. As you continue playing, you naturally start improving and understanding the mechanics better, which makes everything feel more rewarding. I also appreciate the balance the game maintains—it’s not too difficult, but it’s not too easy either. You can play it casually for a short break or spend longer sessions without getting bored. That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons why I keep coming back to Shuttle: The Space Flight Simulator Demo. Overall, it’s the kind of game that doesn’t just entertain you for a moment, but actually gives you a consistently enjoyable experience every time you play.
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