AlphaSim F-104 released

[Trev Clark]

Oddly, just the German and Italian versions, methinks that the other versions will be sold as a different package.
http://www.alphasim.co.uk/index2.html

[Quixoticish]

Does this version have any systems modelling or is it typical Alphasim "CTRL+E and off we go" fare? Not that there is anything wrong with that (the number of purchases I've made with Alphasim are a testament to that) but with both the Cloud9 and Captainsim offering fairly comprehensive start up sequences and systems modelling I don't know if I can justify buying a third F-104 no matter how much I love the aircraft.

[AndyG]

Sadly I'm with Chris on this one. I already have freeware Starfighters from Rey Lopez and Itosan, and the previously mentioned Captain Sim and Cloud9 birds, not to mention the oodles of repaints published for them. I really can't see myself laying out for this one as well; considering the amount of times Phil has made comments about "commercial viability" this strikes me as an odd choice for Alphasim to tackle, especially with so many subjects still untouched.

AndyG

[DelP]

Yes, it does seem like overkill..

..perhaps 'Widow-maker' is an apt name..especially when the other half finds out about another FS purchase :think:

Derek ;-)

[hinch]

Hmm i owned the Cloud9 aircraft for a while, this doesn't look a patch on it - it was really beautiful and had systems modelling.

I prefer alphasim sticking to the obscurities!

[FlyTexas]

Yes, it does seem like overkill..

..perhaps 'Widow-maker' is an apt name..especially when the other half finds out about another FS purchase :think:

Derek ;-)

...which is exactly why I won't be purchasing this one. That and the fact that there's no USAF model included in this package. ;-)

Brian

[Imperator]

Hmm i owned the Cloud9 aircraft for a while, this doesn't look a patch on it - it was really beautiful and had systems modelling.

I prefer alphasim sticking to the obscurities!

Pretty harsh, no? Anyway i really like this gem and want to thanks to one of the creators that now are enjoying his life on a motorcycle.

[Paul K]

How good is that Cloud9 Starfighter ? I'd never heard of it until reading this thread, and having visited their site and seen the screenshots, I'm somewhat tempted!

[hinch]

The cloud 9 F-104 is very good, you can download the full version time limited trial, it's on offer for $15, a tenner cheaper than the Alpha package.

[panty]

This Alphasim's version seems to be interesting, but having yet the Captain Sim one I'm not sure if I'll buy it.
About the Cloud9 F-104 I know that's very demanding because the flying characteristrcs are really similar to the real one as a friend of mine, ancient f-104's pilot, told me.
There are no American versions with the Alphasim's 104 just because USAf never employed the G or S versions.