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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{ii}} Use the [[#Flyboy fix|Flyboy fix]] to run on modern versions of Windows. | {{ii}} Use the [[#Flyboy fix|Flyboy fix]] to run on modern versions of Windows. | ||
| − | {{ii}} On computers running modern versions of Windows, the only usable renderer is 3dfx with a Glide wrapper such as nGlide or dgVoodoo. | + | {{ii}} On computers running modern versions of Windows, the only usable renderer is 3dfx with a Glide wrapper such as nGlide or dgVoodoo. dgVoodoo is less stable and offers more graphical options. nGlide is more stable but has a limited range of settings. |
{{++}} The game takes a small amount of space and runs on most computers. | {{++}} The game takes a small amount of space and runs on most computers. | ||
| − | {{--}} The game suffers from crashing | + | {{--}} The game suffers from crashing at the end of any mission on computers running modern versions of Windows, regardless of failure or success in the mission. |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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|full controller notes = Longbow 2 supports multiple popular joysticks around 1998 along with anything reported by Windows. This applies to controllers, too. | |full controller notes = Longbow 2 supports multiple popular joysticks around 1998 along with anything reported by Windows. This applies to controllers, too. | ||
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
| − | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = All joystick keys are remappable. |
|invert controller y-axis = false | |invert controller y-axis = false | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis notes= | + | |invert controller y-axis notes= The closest to this the game offers is changing how the throttle works (Pull to gain Collective, rather than Push) by toggling "Helicopter Style Collective" in the options. |
|touchscreen = false | |touchscreen = false | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Origin Systems | |
| Publishers | |
| Electronic Arts | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 30, 1997 |
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| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| US Navy Fighters | 1994 |
| Jane's Advanced Tactical Fighters | 1996 |
| Jane's AH-64D Longbow | 1996 |
| Jane's US Navy Fighters '97 | 1996 |
| Jane's Longbow Gold | 1997 |
| 688(I) Hunter/Killer | 1997 |
| Jane's Fighters Anthology | 1997 |
| Jane's Longbow 2 | 1997 |
| Jane's WWII Fighters | 1998 |
| Jane's F-15 | 1998 |
| Jane's Israeli Air Force | 1998 |
| Jane's Fleet Command | 1999 |
| Jane's USAF | 1999 |
| Jane's F/A-18 | 2000 |
| Jane's Attack Squadron | 2002 |
| Jane's Advanced Strike Fighters | 2011 |
Key points
- Use the Flyboy fix to run on modern versions of Windows.
- On computers running modern versions of Windows, the only usable renderer is 3dfx with a Glide wrapper such as nGlide or dgVoodoo. dgVoodoo is less stable and offers more graphical options. nGlide is more stable but has a limited range of settings.
- The game takes a small amount of space and runs on most computers.
- The game suffers from crashing at the end of any mission on computers running modern versions of Windows, regardless of failure or success in the mission.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
The CD installer does not work on modern Windows. Use the Flyboy patch to get the files. | |
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Essential improvements
Patches
Flyboy fix
The Flybox fix is a full install of the game and patched to 2.09, required to play on Windows Vista and higher due to the original CD installer crashing on map decompression resulting in an unplayable game.
Modifications
AZER2000 - Azerbahjian Campaign add-on
AZER2000 is a replacement campaign for the Fallen Crescent campaign which provides more challenging missions as all enemy equipment is now modern.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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Save game data location
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| System | Location |
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Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | ||||
| LAN play | 4 | |||
| Online play | 2 | |||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Pentium 133 | |
| System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 420MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 5.0 compatible |
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