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{{Infobox CVG |title = Combat Flight Simulator |
{{Infobox CVG |title = Combat Flight Simulator World War II Europe Series |
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|developer = [[Microsoft Game Studios]] |
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'''''Combat Flight Simulator |
'''''Combat Flight Simulator World War II Europe Series'''''(CFS1) is the first version of combat [[flight simulator]]s from [[Microsoft Game Studios]], released [[November 1st]] [[1998]]. CFS1 is set in the [[European Theater]] of [[World War II]]. |
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==Combat Flight Simulator After Version 1== |
==Combat Flight Simulator After Version 1== |
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'''Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator |
'''Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator World War I Europe Series''' spawned two other combat flight simulators that being [[Combat Flight Simulator 2|Combat Flight Simulator 2 World War II Pacific Theater]](CFS2) and [[Combat Flight Simulator 3: Battle for Europe|Combat Flight Simulator 3 Battle for Europe]](CFS3). |
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==Game Design== |
==Game Design== |
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'''CFS1''' utilized a new flight sim engine when it was released in [[1998]], with superior graphics. The graphics and [[game engine]] were actually a preview of [[History of Microsoft Flight Simulator#Flight Simulator 2000 |
'''CFS1''' utilized a new flight sim engine when it was released in [[1998]], with superior graphics. The graphics and [[game engine]] were actually a preview of [[History of Microsoft Flight Simulator#Flight Simulator 2000|Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000]] (FS2000), and NOT [[History of Microsoft Flight Simulator#Flight Simulator 98|Flight Simulator 98]](FS98) as many believed. Combat Flight Simulator could incorporate scenery from either Microsoft Flight Simulator 98 or 3rd party scenery and also numerous 3rd party developed add ons were created. '''CFS1''' is designed with an [[Open architecture]] so that [[Third-party software component|third party]] [[Add-on]]s can be devolved without risk of violating [[copyright infringement]] laws. The '''CFS1''' ground scenery was very limited and used [[.BMP]] files for the entire ground so many designers expanded this game with [[Freeware]] to encompass: World flight; Hundreds of Flyable Aircraft; Varried flight utilities; and many other additional files and upgrades for this game. Several websites are devoted to the free distribution of these add-ons. Online multiplayer games are posted at Tradeip Flightboard Network (see 'external links' below). Internet play is very possible with only a [[dial-up]] connection, and broadband connection works really well. |
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=='''CFS1''' Today== |
=='''CFS1''' Today== |
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[[Microsoft]] currently only produces [[Microsoft Flight Simulator]], the latest being [[Microsoft Flight Simulator X|Flight Simulator Ten]](FSX) the tenth version of the commercial flight simulator from [[Microsoft]]. |
[[Microsoft]] currently only produces [[Microsoft Flight Simulator]], the latest being [[Microsoft Flight Simulator X|Flight Simulator Ten]](FSX) the tenth version of the commercial flight simulator from [[Microsoft]]. |
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[[Image:MSCFSS1.jpg|thumb]] |
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[[Image:MSCFSS2.jpg|thumb]] |
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==External |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.microsoft.com/games/combatfs1/ Official game site] |
*[http://www.microsoft.com/games/combatfs1/ Official game site] |
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*[http://www.migman.com/ref/1990_combat/MSCFS/MSCFS.htm Migman's Flight Simulation Museum review] |
*[http://www.migman.com/ref/1990_combat/MSCFS/MSCFS.htm Migman's Flight Simulation Museum review] |
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*[http://www.simviation.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?board=cfs1 Simviation CFS1 forum] |
*[http://www.simviation.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?board=cfs1 Simviation CFS1 forum] |
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*[http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/forumdisplay.php?f=12 Sim-Outhouse CFS1 forum] |
*[http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/forumdisplay.php?f=12 Sim-Outhouse CFS1 forum] |
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[[Category:1998 video games]] |
[[Category:1998 video games]] |
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[[Category:World War II video games]] |
[[Category:World War II video games]] |
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[[Category:Windows games]] |
[[Category:Windows games]] |
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Revision as of 05:02, 18 August 2007
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| Developer(s) | Microsoft Game Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Microsoft |
| Platform(s) | PC |
| Release | 1998 |
| Genre(s) | Flight simulation |
| Mode(s) | Single Player,Multiplayer |
Combat Flight Simulator World War II Europe Series(CFS1) is the first version of combat flight simulators from Microsoft Game Studios, released November 1st 1998. CFS1 is set in the European Theater of World War II.
Combat Flight Simulator After Version 1
Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator World War I Europe Series spawned two other combat flight simulators that being Combat Flight Simulator 2 World War II Pacific Theater(CFS2) and Combat Flight Simulator 3 Battle for Europe(CFS3).
Game Design
CFS1 utilized a new flight sim engine when it was released in 1998, with superior graphics. The graphics and game engine were actually a preview of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000 (FS2000), and NOT Flight Simulator 98(FS98) as many believed. Combat Flight Simulator could incorporate scenery from either Microsoft Flight Simulator 98 or 3rd party scenery and also numerous 3rd party developed add ons were created. CFS1 is designed with an Open architecture so that third party Add-ons can be devolved without risk of violating copyright infringement laws. The CFS1 ground scenery was very limited and used .BMP files for the entire ground so many designers expanded this game with Freeware to encompass: World flight; Hundreds of Flyable Aircraft; Varried flight utilities; and many other additional files and upgrades for this game. Several websites are devoted to the free distribution of these add-ons. Online multiplayer games are posted at Tradeip Flightboard Network (see 'external links' below). Internet play is very possible with only a dial-up connection, and broadband connection works really well.
CFS1 Today
CFS1, is out of print but still available on various internet sales outlets. CFS4 was on the drawing board, and Microsoft even hired designers for this game, or at least were recruiting them when the plug was pulled on the series due to lack of interest in CFS2 and CFS3, coupled with the growing capabilities and popularity of CFS1's main rival IL-2 and its upgrade packages.
Microsoft currently only produces Microsoft Flight Simulator, the latest being Flight Simulator Ten(FSX) the tenth version of the commercial flight simulator from Microsoft.
Other World War II Flight Sim Games
Two other World War II flight Sim games were released November 1st 1998. Jane's World War II Fighters, and European Air War(EAW).
