F I R S T
game type: Simulators
game of the year: Jane's USAF
publisher: Electronic Arts
vote rating: 44%
further information: Climb the pyramid to be the top pilot of the most advanced air force in the world: the USAF. Fly and train over US soil in the F-16C Falcon and A-10 Warthog or an arsenal of six other planes. Then relive great historic air battles flying the rugged F-4E over Vietnam or the powerful F-15C in Operation Desert Storm. Finally, push the envelope flying the menacing F-117 Stealth Fighter and ultra-modern F-22 Raptor as you project the power of the United States in futuristic campaigns over Europe. If that's not enough, take your skills to the net flying against other aces on JanesCombat.Net.
   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SECOND
game type: Simulators
game of the year: MS Flight Simulator 2000
publisher: Microsoft
vote rating: 32%
further information: Flight Simulator 2000 is the latest version of Microsoft's highly realistic, graphically advanced flight simulator-the best-selling PC flight simulation ever produced. Microsoft has worked closely with leaders in the aviation industry: aircraft manufacturers, training and pilot organizations, data suppliers, and flight instructors to make Flight Simulator 2000 "As real as it gets."
   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THIRD
game type: Simulators
game of the year: MiG Alley
publisher: Empire Interactive
vote rating: 14%
further information: No more Shooting at Dots ! Mig Alley is the definitive up-close-and-personal 50's Jet Fighter simulation. Without radar-guided missiles, you'll need to get in real close to blow your opponent from the skies. And at a closing speed of 1000mph, that's not going to be easy!