A helicopter simulator released by Microprose in 1991 for IBM Compatibles and ported to the Amiga in 1993. This is the updated version for AGA Amigas, published in 1994. The video contains unboxing and overview, as well as gameplay of a single missi…
A helicopter simulator released by Microprose in 1991 for IBM Compatibles and ported to the Amiga in 1993. This is the updated version for AGA Amigas, published in 1994. The video contains unboxing and overview, as well as gameplay of a single mission on my Amiga 1200 (Blizzard 68030).
Gunship 2000 is sequel to the legendary Gunship from the mid-80s which was very popular on both 8bit and 16bit formats, although it still looked like an 8bit game on the latter.
GS2000 is vastly improved in every way taking advantage of the 16bits, but in some cases the flight model was more convincing in the first game, in its own crude way.
Generally, it is quite an easy game; not 100% simulator, but not an arcade either. So, as with most Microprose games, it could be fun for both simulation buffs and casual gamers.
The VGA version is probably the best, though it's also really good on the Amiga.
I've only tried the Playstation version briefly on an emulator once, but I don't remember much because it's been months since I recorded that footage.
If memory serves, it felt more arcadeish, but it's possible that there were options available for more realistic gameplay.
Summing up, it is a great sequel and quite a memorable game.
I used to play it on the Amiga quite a bit and thought it was very enjoyable.
REM *** CONTENTS ***
00:00 Introduction
00:25 Box Cover
01:19 Brief comparison between Gunship and Gunship 2000
04:02 Unboxing
06:58 The PC version
08:01 The OCS Amiga version
08:37 The AGA Amiga version
09:14 The CD32 version
10:27 The bug of the AGA release and how to fix it
11:43 The Playstation version
12:23 Gameplay - Single Mission A1200 (Blizzard 030)
33:44 Debriefing
34:04 Ending
