

:)Ī New Ally" - The search for new Rebellion allies and the Imperial campaign against the Rebels. The game starts off before the battle of Yavin and ends there. The game is set in 3 linear timeline sets of missions. It attempts to simulate the experience of combat in the A-wing, X-wing, and Y-wing starfighters of the Rebel Alliance Star Wars: X-Wing is the first LucasArts DOS computer game set in the Star Wars universe, as well as the lead title in the X-Wing computer game series. The game was released in 1993 by Lucasarts for both the PC, in dos format, Star Wars X-wing was the best flight simulator game of it's generation.

Strap yourself into an X-wing enjoy yourself! :

It is available on CD-ROM with improved graphics and sound in Star Wars: X-Wing Collector's CD-ROM, as well as in compilations such as Star Wars: X-Wing Collector Series.

TIE Fighter and Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance. It spawned several sequels, such as Star Wars: TIE Fighter, Star Wars: X-Wing vs. X-Wing was a best-selling game of 1993 and the recipient of many awards. With the full-screen cinematic sequences, you might just think you've stepped into Star Wars movie. A camera feature is also included, which enables you to replay your dogfights and watch from a third-person perspective. You'll even encounter the occasional Star Destroyer!Ĭommunications are possible with your wingman, as you tell him to cover you or to attack/ignore a target. The training grounds and historical missions will help you hone your skills as you prepare for your three tours of duty.įrom the cockpit you must monitor your shield and laser power, pilot your ship, and of course, blow away Imperial ships such as TIE fighters, TIE bombers and TIE interceptors. Missions range in difficulty, featuring everything from the simplicity of destroying enemy frigates to the complexity of defeating a Star Destroyer, or even the Death Star itself. Flying for the Rebel Alliance against the evil Galactic Empire, you pilot X-wings, Y-wings and A-wings through many missions as you advance in rank.
