This article needs additional citations for. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Find sources: – ( July 2011) Star Fighter,ReleaseAcorn Archimedes19943DO1995PCOctober 8th, 1996PlayStation1996Sega Saturn1996Mode(s)Star Fighter or Star Fighter 3000 is a 3D flight-based shoot-em-up. The gameplay is mission based and involves elements of strategy and planning. The player can order wingmen to fly in formation and attack specific targets.

Lockheed F-104C Starfighter. Previous; Next. Acquired by Yanks in 2013; COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Wingspan: 21'9″ Wing Area: 196.1 sq.ft.

Contents.RISC OS Acorn Archimedes Star Fighter 3000 was first released for the, in November 1994, by Fednet Software. Fednet Software was a company created by Tim Parry and Andrew Hutchings to publish the game. Earlier games the pair developed were Chocks Away and Stunt Racer 2000, which were published by.Version 3.20, of this branch of the game, was released in January 2016.

Later versions improve compatibility across RISC OS machines and are free to any owner of a previous release. Microdigital Omega In 2002, a second branch for RISC OS was developed for newer machines. It was a back-port of the 3DO code. Development was done under the software label FlaYmz; headed by Nathan Atkinson (formerly of Visions of the Impossible) and coded by Lee Noar. Paul Thomson (VOTI and DFI) and Lee Johnston (VOTI) worked on the new introduction. The conversion was extremely difficult because little paperwork was available to explain how the 3DO handled some of the graphics routines.

Lee Noar had the difficult task unpicking this code. This version featured the graphical and gameplay enhancements of the 3DO version.FlaYmz worked with MicroDigital to produce a killer game for release of the computer, showing off the power of a dedicated graphics card in a RISC OS computer.

The port was developed on StrongARM RISC PCs which, for most of the development, were too slow to run the game at a decent fps. However, the deal fell through when MicroDigital started showing financial difficulties.

Optimisations were done to the code to make it playable on the StrongARM. Later, in April 2008, this version was made available for through RiscWorld magazine, the full version being bundled free with Volume 8, Issue 6. FlaYmz had no involvement in the release in 2008, having disbanded shortly after Microdigital failed due to the market decline.3DO The 3DO version was developed by Tim Parry and Andrew Hutchings. It was developed after the original Acorn version was released.

This version is slightly different from the original RISC OS game. The map screen is in 3D, not 2D as in the Acorn RISC OS version.

Also, to upgrade the ship the player must collect a series of 3D shapes after blowing up certain objects. In the Acorn RISC OS version, the player collects and spends money on ship upgrades.

Another difference is that the player can blast pathways through mountain ranges with the laser.PC, PlayStation and Saturn Star Fighter 3000 was also released for the PC, and in North America by and in Europe by Telstar. These versions were ports of the 3DO version. Unlike the original Acorn version and 3DO version, Tim Parry and Andrew Hutchings had no involvement in their development.These versions make heavy use of to significantly decrease the. Detail levels on the buildings, texture mapped ground, and other objects were also decreased.Reception ReceptionReview scoresPublicationScore8.125/10 (3DO)4.4/10 (PC)(3DO)(PS1)(SAT)Maximum(3DO)72% (SAT)Reviews for the 3DO version varied widely. Criticized the controls for being too loose but praised the huge number of missions, the addictive gameplay, and most of all the ability to fly freely in any direction.

Summarized that ' Star Fighter doesn't quite soar with the eagles, but it doesn't flop with the turkeys, either.' They noted the ability to fly in any direction and the large number of missions as positive elements, and the slow game speed, undetailed graphics, and pronounced pop up as negative elements. A reviewer for also found the game uneven and cited the large number of missions, slow game speed, and 'ridiculous' pop up.

However, he additionally commented that the ability to deform the landscape with weapons fire is fun, and that 'enemy installations tend to be designed as if someone were really trying to defend themselves'. Maximum panned it for its 'dreadful control system', pronounced slowdown, and grating music, as well as the simplicity of the early missions. They did praise the game's visuals, but concluded that 'when inevitably compared to, this ultimately fails to present a credible alternative.' Reviewing the Saturn version, Rob Allsetter of said that while the game is technically proficient, the controls are oversensitive, the graphics blocky, and the action so lacking in variety that it soon becomes predictable and dull. He added, 'As a shoot 'em up it lacks pace and easy accessibility to make it great, and as a flight sim it lacks depth. As a result, Starfighter 3000 floats about tepidly in between.'

Next Generation 's brief reviews of the Saturn and PlayStation versions opined that they were not bad, but somewhat lackluster.Stephen Poole of gave the PC version a 4.4 out of 10, saying that flight simulators are much better suited for PC than console, and as a straight conversion of a 3DO game, Star Fighter retains the shortcomings of its console origins. He especially criticised the poor graphics, story and controls. Space Fighter 4000 In 2011, Andrew Hutching entered a new game, inspired by Star Fighter, in the 2011 ' contest. Written for the, it was released for and Windows PC. References.

October 9, 1996. Retrieved 2011-12-18. (January 13, 2006). Retrieved January 30, 2012. One of the innovative features about the game is the ability to order your wingmen to fly in formation, attack specific targets. ^.

Acorn Arcade. Retrieved 19 April 2016. Weston, Andrew (November 17, 2008).

Retrieved January 30, 2012. For many years, Chris Bazley had worked on ensuring compatibility of the original game with all Acorn and RISC OS machines. Chris more recently even released a patch enabling owners of the original Fednet release to upgrade the game from the original floppies right up to the modern 32-bit compatible version.

RiscWorld article about Starfighter 3000: The Next Generation, the 3DO version ported back to the. 'Fight Stars Like Some Kind of Drunken Tramp at the Oscars!: Starfighter 3000'. P. 20. ^ 'Review Crew: Star Fighter'. Sendai Publishing. P. 30.

^ Poole, Stephen (November 15, 1996). Retrieved 2015-07-12. ^ 'Maximum Reviews: Starfighter'. Maximum: The Video Game Magazine. P. 161. ^ 'Stellar'.

P. 86. ^ 'Every PlayStation Game Played, Reviewed, and Rated'. January 1997.

P. 60. ^ 'Every Sega Saturn Game Played, Reviewed, and Rated'. January 1997. P. 65. ^ Allsetter, Rob (August 1996).

'Review: Starfighter 3000'. Pp. 80–81. 'ProReview: Star Fighter'. P. 82.External links.

Christopher Bazley's site maintaining updated versions of the version. Release information for version.

For gamers, this will be a May the 4th long remembered! In celebration of Star Wars Day, fans can look forward to giveaways of in-game items, characters, and more in today’s biggest Star Wars games, and get up to 75% off select titles and packs across mobile, PC, and console platforms.

These are the gaming deals you’re looking for. May the 4th — and games — be with you!

Mobile

Star Wars: Commander

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Disney Emoji Blitz

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Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic

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Minecraft

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Console and All Formats

Star Wars Battlefront II

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PC

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Many more classic Star Wars games are available at big discounts in celebration of Star Wars Day. Check out the full list of console and PC deals below!

Console

Note: PlayStation titles on sale April 30 to May 7 as part of Sony’s Villains sale.

• EA Star Wars Battlefront (I & II) (50-75% off select packs on PlayStation and XBox, offer valid April 30 to May 6)
• Minecraft (25% off all Star Wars skins on XBox)
• LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars (65% off on PlayStation and XBox)
• LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga (65% off on XBox)
• Star Wars: Battlefront Elite Squadron (65% off on PlayStation)
• Star Wars: Battlefront (Classic, 2004) (40% off on XBox)
• Star Wars: Battlefront II (Classic, 2005) (65% off on PlayStation; 40% off on XBox)
• Star Wars: Battlefront Renegade Squadron (65% off on PlayStation)

• Star Wars Bounty Hunter (65% off on PlayStation)
• Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Republic Heroes (65% off on PlayStation and XBox)
• Star Wars: Dark Forces (65% off on PlayStation)
• Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (65% off on PlayStation)
• Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (65% off on PlayStation; 60% off on XBox)
• Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II (60% off on PlayStation and XBox)
• Star Wars Jedi Academy (40% off on XBox)
• Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic (40% off on XBox)

• Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords (50% off on XBox)
• Star Wars FX3 Pinball (70% off on PlayStation)
• Star Wars FX3 Pinball various tables (50% off on PlayStation)
• Star Wars FX3 Pinball Season 1 Bundle (30% off on PlayStation)
• Star Wars FX3 Pinball Season 2 Bundle (30% off on PlayStation)
• Star Wars: Racer Revenge (65% off on PlayStation)
• Star Wars Republic Commando (40% off on XBox)
• Star Wars: Starfighter (50% off on PlayStation and XBox)
• Super Star Wars (65% off on PlayStation)
• Star Wars Mega Bundle (65% off on PlayStation)
• Star Wars Throwback Pack (65% off on PlayStation)

PC

Note: Find the below deals on Steam, GOG, and Humble.

• EA Star Wars Battlefront (I & II) (70% off on Origin, offer valid April 30 to May 6)
• LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars (65% off on Steam, GOG, and Humble; 60% off on Origin)
• LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga (65% off on Steam, GOG, and Humble; 60% off on Origin)
• Star Wars: Battlefront (Classic, 2004) (15% off on Steam and GOG; 25% off on Origin)
• Star Wars: Battlefront II (Classic, 2005) (65% off on Steam, GOG, and Humble; 60% off on Origin)
• Star Wars : The Clone Wars – Republic Heroes (65% off on Steam and Humble; 60% off on Origin)
• Star Wars: Dark Forces (65% off on Steam, GOG, and Humble; 60% off on Origin)

• Star Wars Episode I: Racer (40% off on Steam and GOG; 33% off on Origin)
• Star Wars: Empire at War Gold Pack (65% off on Steam, GOG, and Humble; 60% off on Origin)
• Star Wars: The Force Unleashed: Ultimate Sith Edition (65% off on Steam, GOG, and Humble; 60% off on Origin)
• Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II (65% off on Steam, GOG, and Humble; 60% off on Origin)
• Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds Saga (65% off on Steam, GOG, and Humble; 60% off on Origin)
• Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II (65% off on Steam, GOG, and Humble; 60% off on Origin)
• Star Wars: Jedi Knight – Jedi Academy (65% off on Steam, GOG, and Humble; 60% off on Origin)
• Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith (65% off on Steam and Humble; 60% off on Origin)
• Star Wars: Jedi Knight II – Jedi Outcast (65% off on Steam, GOG, and Humble; 60% off on Origin)
• Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic (65% off on Steam, GOG, and Humble; 60% off on Origin)
• Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords (65% off on Steam, GOG, and Humble; 60% off on Origin)
• Star Wars FX3 Pinball (70% off on Steam)
• Star Wars FX3 Pinball various tables (50% off on Steam)
• Star Wars FX3 Pinball Season 1 Bundle (Dynamic)
• Star Wars FX3 Pinball Season 2 Bundle (Dynamic)
• Star Wars: Rebel Assault I (65% off on Steam, GOG, and Humble; 60% off on Origin)
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• Star Wars: Republic Commando (65% off on Steam, GOG, and Humble; 60% off on Origin)
• Star Wars: Rogue Squadron 3D (65% off on Steam, GOG, and Humble; 60% off on Origin)

• Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (65% off on Steam and GOG; 60% off on Origin)
• Star Wars: Starfighter (65% off on Steam, GOG, and Humble; 60% off on Origin)
• Star Wars: TIE Fighter (65% off on Steam, GOG, and Humble; 60% off on Origin)
• Star Wars: X-Wing (65% off on Steam, GOG, and Humble; 60% off on Origin)
• Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance (65% off on Steam, GOG, and Humble; 60% off on Origin)
• Star Wars : X-Wing vs TIE Fighter – Balance of Power Campaigns (65% off on Steam, GOG, and Humble; 60% off on Origin)

Several Star Wars classics will make their debut on new services in celebration of Star Wars Day — get the full intel below!

Discord

Get ready for Star Wars games to come to Discord’s Nitro Subscription service! Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords kick things off with even more coming out over the next few weeks!

Origin Access

On May 3, Origin Access, EA’s subscription service on PC, is adding 12 more games, including:

• Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
• Star WarsBattlefront II (Classic, 2005)
• Star WarsRepublic Commando
• Star Wars: Rogue Squadron 3D
• Star Wars – Dark Forces
• Star Wars Shadows of the Empire
• Star Wars X-Wing Alliance
• Star Wars Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith
• Star Wars Galactic Battlegrounds Saga
• Star Wars Starfighter
• Star Wars Episode I Racer
• Star Wars Rebellion

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