Software:Navy Strike

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Short description: 1995 video game
Navy Strike
Developer(s)Rowan Software[1]
Publisher(s)Empire Interactive[1]
Platform(s)MS-DOS
Release1995
Genre(s)Combat flight simulation
Mode(s)Single-player

Navy Strike is a 1995 combat flight simulation video game developed by Rowan Software and published by Empire Interactive for the MS-DOS.

Gameplay

Navy Strike includes three United States Armed Forces aircraft: F-22 Raptor, F/A-18E Super Hornet, and fictional AX, resembling F-117 Nighthawk.[1]

The game has a strategy mode called Commander Module. This feature allows the command of air assets for a naval task force in the China Sea, Persian Gulf, or Libya. The player receives orders to perform tasks like neutralizing airstrips or enforcing no-fly zones, and are given a set number of assets. The player can set paths, designate targets, watch missions on a small video screen, or choose to fly the missions themself.[1]

VGA and SVGA graphics modes are supported.[2]

Reception

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
PC Gamer (US)80%[1]
PC Games65%[4]
Génération 4 (fr)2/6[5]
PC Player (DE)64%[6]
Play Time (magazine) (de)71%[2]

Navy Strike received generally average reviews from critics. PC Gamer said the game feels like Dawn Patrol adapted to a modern setting. It was also compared to U.S. Navy Fighters by saying: "If you're not interested in the Commander section, or don't care for unrealistic flight models, then U.S. Navy Fighters is the better bet." In conclusion Navy Strike was called "a good introductory sim".[1] PC Games said the game has only inherited the weaknesses of its predecessor, Dawn Patrol.[4] PC Player compared the game unfavorably to U.S. Navy Fighters and Flight Commander 2.[6] Joystick described the 3D graphics as "fast" and mission design as "interesting" but disliked the lack of realism and sound effects.[3] Génération 4 (fr) liked the realism of the missions and squadron management but disliked the interface and sound.[5]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 McDonald, T. Liam (February 1996). "Reviews - Navy Strike". PC Gamer (Future plc) 3 (2): 119. https://archive.org/details/UneditedPCGamer_marktrade/PC_Gamer_021u/page/n121/mode/2up. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Geiger, Lars (August 1995). "PC-CD-ROM Review - Navy Strike" (in German). Play Time (Computec Verlag) (8–9/95): 36. https://retrocdn.net/images/b/b8/PlayTime_DE_1995-0809.pdf#page=36. "Fun: 71%". 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Brulé, Lord Casque (December 1995). "Vidéotest - Navy Strike" (in French). Joystick (Hachette Disney Press) (66): 108. https://archive.org/details/joystick066/page/n107/mode/2up. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Wagner, Harold (August 1995). "Review - Navy Strike" (in German). PC Games (Computec Media GmbH) (35): 116–117. https://archive.org/details/PC.Games.N035.1995.08-fl0n/page/n115/mode/2up. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Marié, Frédéric (December 1995). "Test - Navy Strike" (in French). Génération 4 (SARL Pressimage) (83): 160–161. https://archive.org/details/generation4-magazine-083/page/n159/mode/2up. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Langer, Jörg (August 1995). "Spiele-tests - Navy Strike" (in German). PC Player (8/95): 100–101. https://archive.org/details/PC-Player-German-Magazine-1995-08/page/n99/mode/2up. 
  • MobyGames is a commercial database website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing. This includes over 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms.[1] Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It has been owned by Atari SA since 2022.

Features

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History

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MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999, by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, and joined by David Berk 18 months later, the three of which had been friends since high school.[6][7] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience. The database began with information about games for IBM PC compatibles, relying on the founders' personal collections. Eventually, the site was opened up to allow general users to contribute information.[5] In a 2003 interview, Berk emphasized MobyGames' dedication to taking video games more seriously than broader society and to preserving games for their important cultural influence.[5]

In mid-2010, MobyGames was purchased by GameFly for an undisclosed amount.[8] This was announced to the community post factum , and the site's interface was given an unpopular redesign.[7] A few major contributors left, refusing to do volunteer work for a commercial website.{{Citation needed|date=June 2025} On December 18, 2013, MobyGames was acquired by Jeremiah Freyholtz, owner of Blue Flame Labs (a San Francisco-based game and web development company) and VGBoxArt (a site for fan-made video game box art).[9] Blue Flame Labs reverted MobyGames' interface to its pre-overhaul look and feel,[10] and for the next eight years, the site was run by Freyholtz and Independent Games Festival organizer Simon Carless.[7]

On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[11] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[12][13][14] Over the next year, the financial boost given by Atari led to a rework of the site being built from scratch with a new backend codebase, as well as updates improving the mobile and desktop user interface.[1] This was accomplished by investing in full-time development of the site instead of its previously part-time development.[15]

In 2024, MobyGames began offering a paid "Pro" membership option for the site to generate additional revenue.[16] Previously, the site had generated income exclusively through banner ads and (from March 2014 onward) a small number of patrons via the Patreon website.[17]

See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheehan, Gavin (2023-02-22). "Atari Relaunches The Fully Rebuilt & Optimized MobyGames Website". https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-relaunches-the-fully-rebuilt-optimized-mobygames-website/. 
  2. ↑ Litchfield, Ted (2021-11-26). "Zombie company Atari to devour MobyGames". https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-company-atari-to-devour-mobygames/. 
  3. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  4. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Miller, Stanley A. (2003-04-22). "People's choice awards honor favorite Web sites". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Plunkett, Luke (2022-03-10). "Atari Buys MobyGames For $1.5 Million". https://kotaku.com/mobygames-retro-credits-database-imdb-atari-freyholtz-b-1848638521. 
  8. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/report-mobygames-acquired-by-gamefly-media. 
  9. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned. 
  10. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/game-dev-database-mobygames-getting-some-tlc-under-new-owner. 
  11. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". November 24, 2021. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
  12. ↑ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-03-09). "Atari purchases Moby Games". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-purchases-moby-games. 
  13. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site's Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/. 
  14. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/. 
  15. ↑ Stanton, Rich (2022-03-10). "Atari buys videogame database MobyGames for $1.5 million". https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-buys-videogame-database-mobygames-for-dollar15-million/. 
  16. ↑ Harris, John (2024-03-09). "MobyGames Offering “Pro” Membership". https://setsideb.com/mobygames-offering-pro-membership/. 
  17. ↑ "MobyGames on Patreon". http://www.patreon.com/mobygames. 
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