F-16 Aggressor Explained

Developer:	General Simulations Incorporated
Publisher:	Bethesda Softworks
Platforms:	Microsoft Windows
Genre:	Combat flight simulator
Modes:	Single-player, multiplayer

F-16 Aggressor is a video game developed by General Simulations Incorporated and published by Bethesda Softworks in 1998-1999.

Development

The game was announced in May 1998 by Virgin Interactive.^{[1] [2]} In January 1999, Bethesda Softworks acquired the US publishing rights to the game.^[3] The title was developed by General Simulations Incorporated, a company founded initially as Virtek International in 1993.^{[4] [5]}

Reception

The game received average reviews according to the review aggregation website GameRankings. Adam Pavlacka of NextGen said, "F-16 Aggressor deserves high praise as a pure simulator. It accurately depicts the F-16, and it runs on an average system. If you want to train as a pilot, it's terrific. If you're looking for an enjoyable combat experience, however, look elsewhere."

Notes and References

1. Web site: Harley. Jebens. F-16 Aggressor Flies From VIE. https://web.archive.org/web/20001010212033/http://headline.gamespot.com/news/98_05/07_aggress/index.html. GameSpot. October 10, 2000. May 7, 1998. November 14, 2022.
2. Web site: Ocampo . Jason . May 6, 1998 . Virgin announces new Falcon flight sim . . Strategy Plus, Inc. . https://web.archive.org/web/20021201033813/http://www.cdmag.com/articles/011/137/f16_agressor_annoucned.html . December 1, 2002 . dead . July 31, 2002.
3. Web site: Fudge . James . January 27, 1999 . Bethesda Softworks acquires rights to F16: Aggressor . Computer Games Strategy Plus . Strategy Plus, Inc. . https://web.archive.org/web/20021201033140/http://www.cdmag.com/articles/017/070/f16_aggressor.html . December 1, 2002 . dead . July 31, 2002.
4. Web site: Wings of Destiny. Next Generation. 132. January 1998. October 4, 2023.
5. Web site: Corporate Information. https://web.archive.org/web/19970626153806/http://www.virtek.com:80/CORPORAT.HTM. virtek.com. June 26, 1997. October 4, 2023.