Underplayed Gems

1942: The Pacific Air War (1994)

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Platforms: DOS
Genres: Simulation
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 142 player ratings
Where to get it: My Abandonware

How it feels

A methodical flight simulator that demands careful planning and precise execution in historical Pacific air battles.

simulationhistorical combatmethodicalstrategicslow-paceddetailedchallenging

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