Fun School 2: For the Under-6s
DOSEducational
How it plays
The game is played from a first-person cockpit perspective. Missions center on flying to designated areas, attacking assigned targets, engaging hostile aircraft when required, and returning safely to base.
Players must balance flight handling with weapons employment, navigation, fuel management, and threats from enemy fighters and ground-based defenses. Progression is structured around completing military missions rather than building a persistent character or unlocking a large campaign system.
Plan your run
Study the mission objectives before committing to an attack run. Maintain awareness of fuel and altitude, and avoid spending all available weapons on secondary targets.
Use cautious approaches around defended areas, monitor hostile aircraft and ground fire, and treat a safe return as part of mission success. Practice the cockpit controls before attempting difficult combat sorties.
Thud Ridge: American Aces in 'Nam is a DOS combat flight simulator set during the Vietnam War. It focuses on American strike and air-combat missions around the heavily defended routes of North Vietnam, where pilots must manage navigation, weapons, fuel, and enemy air defenses. The game combines cockpit flying with mission-oriented military simulation rather than an arcade-style score attack. Its historical appeal comes from its Cold War setting and emphasis on the difficult conditions faced by U.S. aircrews. Reception was niche: players interested in detailed Vietnam air operations could find a distinctive simulation, while its dated presentation and demanding interface limited its broader appeal.
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