C&VG


Blue Angels
By Accolade
Commodore 64/128

 
Published in Computer & Video Games #100

Blue Angels

The Yanks always have to try and go that bit better, don't they? We have the absolutely fabbo Red Arrows, so what do they do? Form the Blue Angels Formation Flying Team, that's what. Ah well.

You are one of the pilots of the squadron, and the object is, quite simply, to stay in formation. You have a choice of positions within the formation as well as a selection of manoeuvres. If your skills aren't exactly honed, don't worry; there are a host of practice options, too.

Unfortunately, the simulation is a very shallow one. The ground is devoid of objects, so there's no impression of movement. And, apart from flying your craft through an Aliens-style vector tunnel, there's not a great deal left to do. Pity really.

C64

Blue Angels is a nice idea let down by a lack of things to do. Recommended only to pilots who crave an easy life.