Microprose

• 1 Player
• Memory Card 1 Block

Description
Gunship brings the fierce action of realistic helecopter combat to the PlayStation. Gunship is the only PlayStation game where you fly authentic military helicopters featuring realistic flight models weapons and threats. Fly the deadly AH-64A Apache, the fierce UH-60K Blackhawk and the lethal AH-66B Commanche in night and day battles over the Persian Gulf and Central Europe. Your arsenal includes the latest U.S. Army Gatling guns rockets infared missiles and anti-tank weapons. Choose from an action-packed fight to the finish in arcade mode or an extended campaign mode for hours of exciting helicopter combat. This game has undergone a complete graphical and audio overhaul so this version looks and sounds different from previous versions. The graphics have been enhanced with textured light-sourced objects and terrain. This helps to create a smooth rolling landscape with dramatic features and realistic colors.

Features:
• Developer: Spectrum Holobyte
• New arcade mode for fast "hunt and kill" action.
• Choose from 7 authentic U.S. Army helicopters.
• Fly night and day missions in Central Europe and the Persian Gulf.
• Realistic weapons, threats and flight models.
• Textured, light-sourced and depth-cured objects and terrian yield smooth scrolling landscape and dramatic geographical features.
• CD-quality audio creates an audible atmosphere of tension and excitement.

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Customer Review

Gunship 2000, February 22, 2000

Reviewer: A gamer from San Francisco Back in '89 I spent the better part of my summer vacation playing Microprose's original Gunship. Gunship 2000 is definately an improvement upon the original (remember CGA graphics?). GS2K for the Playstation has a new arcade mode not originally included in the PC release, but don't bother; the career/campaign mode is much more fun. The game offers campaigns in the Middle East (interestingly, Microprose wrote the software BEFORE the Gulf War broke out), and Western Europe. Sorry GS fans, there's no South East Asia campaign in this version. The Army battalion insignias, rank structure, and medals/decorations are authentic, and the gamer can choose between seven actual assault helicopters and an arsenal of armaments. Unfortunately, GS2K forces the player to retire his pilot after 50 missions, or at the rank of Brigadier General, whichever comes first. A great bonus is the new feature allowing the gamer to lead an entire flight (five choppers total) into battle at once. These other four pilots become a permanent part of the group (unless they fall in combat), and their recommended promotions and decorations can be approved, declined, or assigned to another aviator by the gamer. Although an outstanding flight simulator and top seller in it's time, GS2K is badly dated. Younger gamers not familiar with the old PC versions will be sorely disappointed by the game's poor visual presentation, and choppy, awkward gameplay. However, for diehard fans this is a must have. Enjoy!