Star Wars: TIE Fighter - Reception

Reception

Reception
Review scores
Publication Score
GameSpot 8.8
Computer Gaming World 5/5
Awards
Entity Award
CGW "Hall of Fame"
GameSpot "Greatest Games of All Time" (2004)
IGN "Top 25 PC Games of All Time" #3 (2007)
IGN "Hall of Fame" (2007)
IGN "Top 25 PC Games of All Time" #2 (2009)
PC Gamer "50 Best Games of All Time" #1 (1997)
Strategy Plus "Best Game of the Year" (1993)

Gamebytes Magazine gave the original release its "very highest recommendation", citing numerous improvements over X-Wing. The reviewer called the graphics "astonishing" and noted improved artificial intelligence and in-flight information systems. The review's "single complaint" was the lackluster ending. Edge praised many of the graphic and gameplay enhancements and new features over X-Wing, but described the missions as repetitive and complained the game loses appeal when the player isn't fighting for the underdog Rebellion. GameSpot's review of the Collector's CD-ROM Edition called TIE Fighter "the best space combat game ever made" and praised the updated graphics.

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