''Dogfight: 80 Years of Aerial Warfare'' is a

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video game developed by

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(originally as ''Air Glory'') and published by

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in 1993 for the PC

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and

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. In North America, the game was released with the title ''Air Duel: 80 Years of Dogfighting''.

Gameplay

The game features simulation of aerial combat starting from

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s, through to modern

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s. There are several game modes to choose from such as 1-on-1 dogfights, missions in different theatres of battle, as well as a sandbox mode. Players can choose from first or third person perspective to pilot the aircraft. Included in the combat are strategy elements, such as resource management and mission planning.

Reception

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'' in 1993 criticized ''Air Duel''s framerate, "generic and unrealistic" avionics, lack of Constantly Computed Impact Point, buggy AI, and low replay value. The magazine stated that it would have been better received in 1991, concluding that "''Air Duel'' isn't bad, but it certainly isn't new ''or'' better." In a 1994 survey of wargames the magazine gave the title two stars out of five, stating that aircraft "do not seem historically correct ... A great idea with mediocre execution".

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