The Cockpit

Released in 1987 on MSX2 and developed by Nidecom, The Cockpit is a rare and ambitious flight simulator that puts the player in the skin of a fighter pilot in full mission. Designed to take advantage of the graphic capabilities of the MSX2, this title offers an unprecedented technical immersion for the time, with a rich interface and realistic mechanics.

49.00€

Characteristics:

Year of release:
1987
Publisher:
Nidecom
Original title:
ザ・コックピット
Language:
Japanese
Type of game:
Simulation
Sound:
PSG
System:
MSX2
Support:
MegaRom
Version:
Japanese
Reference:
MSX-14
Condition:
Occasion
State:
Good condition

About

From the launch, The Cockpit plunge you into the atmosphere of a real cockpit. You must monitor a multitude of gauges and indicators: fuel, speed, altitude, heading, ammunition... The ultra-cut cockpit view gives the impression of flying a real warplane. Missions send you to the heart of tense air operations, where precision and resource management are essential.

Visually, the game impresses with fine graphics, well-represented instruments and a minimalist yet efficient sound atmosphere. It is a demanding game, closer to a simulation than a classic shooter.

Note:

Full cockpit realistic interface, very rare on MSX.
Technical flight management (arms, fuel, orientation).
Various missions in a fictitious war universe.
Experience designed for meticulous and curious simulator players.
Digitalized voice what is extremely rare on MSX

For collectors:

Published only in Japan by Nidecom, The Cockpit is today difficult to find in good condition.
This game is one of the rare simulators « full cockpit » released on MSX2.
No Western version was born, making it a popular exclusive.