Games to practice for PS2 Flying

[Looopy]

Some of you may have seen my previous post http://www.planetside-universe.com/showthread.php?t=45316

Well I ended up buying a cheap flight stick and I have quickly fallen in love with BF3 jets. However, it seem that BF3 and PS2 flying could not be more different so are there any games out there you guys know of that would be good practice for PS2? Preferably a game with similar flying mechanics that PS2 will have. I would love to be able to pick one up especially with the steam sale still going on. Thanks!!

[Xeller]

I was thinking the same thing, and then I found this in my "games I haven't played in a decade" box.

http://www.microsoft.com/games/combatfs1/

Better than nothing?

[Death2All]

With the way people are making the Scythe sound, your best bet maybe to try out QWOP. I think once you master that game you'll be an ace with the Scythe from the get go.

[Sephirex]

I'm firing up Pilotwings 64.

[IgloGlass]

I don't know, I remember hearing in a video that the flying was most similar to BF3 but since you already play that.. :shrug:

[Talek Krell]

With the way people are making the Scythe sound, your best bet maybe to try out QWOP.I feel suddenly compelled to tell you that I have made it 32 meters.

[Looopy]

Idk how relevant this is but ill be playing TR

[Shizora]

Well, if you can handle the DCS A-10c Warthog you can fly everything! :D

[maradine]

I'm not sure there's a good analogue. BF3 looks like a similar control paradigm, but it won't teach you anything about applying the translational forces that the VTOLs in PS2 will have. If you can get over the giggle factor, HAWX is at least in the same ballpark.

QWOP it is. :)

[Xeller]

I'm firing up Pilotwings 64.

YESS.

I have decided PS2 needs a hand glider. A teammate in an aircraft can tow you to the flight ceiling and off you go!

[SleepyZombie]

I would just like to know how close to ps1 are the controls for ps2 honestly.... I hear the flying is a lot different.

Not sure anyone could give you a suggestion unless they REALLY sat down and got to fly in ps2. I am looking into re buying my flight stick.... I sold my old one along time ago and I miss it. saitek x52 Pro I needs me one

[wraithverge]

vtol/jet unless their is a harrier option I don't think a flight sim will cover it.

[NumbaOneStunna]

BF2142 the Aircraft are VTOL and very similar to the PS2 aircraft.

[Neurotoxin]

At E3, a top 25 BF3 fighter pilot came up and hopped on a VS station, and had never played PS2 before. I showed him where to get the Scythe from, and within 30 seconds he was chasing a Reaver with the nosegun, getting every single hit in. So I'd say BF3 does teach you how to fly for PS2, just maybe not the finer mechanics of each aircraft.

[SleepyZombie]

BF2142 the Aircraft are VTOL and very similar to the PS2 aircraft.

Did you play PS2?

[Eyeklops]

Galaga or Gradius, either one should fully prepare you for PS2 flight.

[Reizod]

Being an avid pilot and wanting to practice as much as I can, I've been playing BF 2142 and wait for it, wait for iiiiitttttt... Saints Row! May seem crazy, but you may want to try it out before you blast me. :) You'll see what I'm talking about if you do.

[SgtExo]

I think I might reinstall my copy of BF 2142. I have not played that game in an eternity.

And is there still ppl playing that game?

[NumbaOneStunna]

I think I might reinstall my copy of BF 2142. I have not played that game in an eternity.

And is there still ppl playing that game?

Yes, but they are all stupid RDX hoppers.

If you want to practice flying just play versus bots.

[Rmike]

I am planning to break out the good ole Altitude (http://altitudegame.com/). That should do the trick.

[Buggsy]

Atari Combat Multiplayer: Part 2 - YouTube

I was never impressed with dogfighting in PS1, no offense hehe.

I think I might reinstall my copy of BF 2142. I have not played that game in an eternity.

And is there still ppl playing that game?

No, there was only like 2 full servers like 2 years ago last time I played.

[stoof]

I doubt you will need very much practice for the planes in PS2. On top of being VTOL, they are generally slow-moving and easy to control. They were made for use with the mouse and keyboard, so I would imagine that it would not be difficult. If you are genuinely interested in learning how to fly planes in most games, I'd recommend Flight Simulator X.

[TechTBW]

Since not too many in my outfit have bf2142, we have been playing a little battlefield play 4 free to brush up on twitch skills and flying helicopters :P

[SgtExo]

I wont be able to play my copy of BF 2142 cause my CD key is locked to an account that I do not remember my passwords or anything. To bad for me, I wanted to play in the hover tank again.

[Otleaz]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Ua_KPzmKgIE#t=71s

[Marinealver]

Atari Combat Multiplayer: Part 2 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfwj1fe3QEY)

I was never impressed with dogfighting in PS1, no offense hehe.



No, there was only like 2 full servers like 2 years ago last time I played.

Spin around each other till one gets gunned down, yup PS1 dogfights.

[PilotJack]

It's all about Lylat Wars for the N64, yah.