''Strike Force Harrier'' is a 1986

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video game designed by Rod Hyde and published by

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for the

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home computers.

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ports were released later.

Gameplay

The game simulates the flying of the British attack aircraft

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, known for its vertical takeoff and landing. The objective is to attack an enemy base 250 miles away, filled with

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fighters, SAM sites, and tanks. The game can't be cleared in one go, each sector must be cleared to establish landing, refuelling, and rearming bases for the land forces. A HUD displays essential information on the cockpit window. A radar screen plots the position and any enemies nearby. Red traces warn of missiles requiring evasive action.

Reception

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'' called the game better than '' Skyfox'' and ''

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''. They summarized the game as " simply superb fight simulation with loads of potential". '' Crash'' said that "though by no means the best on the Spectrum, ''Strike Force Harrier'' is quite reasonable. As a flight sim, this is pretty good". ''

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'' reviewed the BBC Micro version and concluded: "A classy, polished and highly addictive simulation, this is a game to keep". When reviewing the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum versions they said that "''Strike Force Harrier'' is set to become a classic of its type on all formats". ''

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'' summarized: "Not a brilliant flight simulator, but one of the more exciting on the market".

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