Wing Commander 3 - Heart of the Tiger

Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger

Prepare to lead the final strike in the epic war between humanity and the Kilrathi. Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger is a landmark achievement in the "interactive movie" genre, seamlessly blending a deep space-combat simulator with a high-budget Hollywood production.

The Final Conflict

You step back into the cockpit as Colonel Christopher Blair (portrayed by Mark Hamill) during the desperate closing days of the Terran-Kilrathi war. The Confed forces are on the brink of defeat, and it is up to you to lead your wingmen through a series of high-stakes missions that will decide the fate of the galaxy. Your choices in conversation and your performance in the cockpit directly influence the morale of your crew and the ultimate outcome of the story.

Key Features:

• Star-Studded Cast: Experience a narrative brought to life by legendary actors, including Mark Hamill, John Rhys-Davies, Malcolm McDowell, and Tom Wilson. The hours of live-action video were filmed on Hollywood sets, providing a level of cinematic quality rarely seen in 1990s gaming.

• True 3D Space Combat: Moving away from the 2D sprites of previous entries, the 3DO version features a robust 3D engine with texture-mapped ships and fluid movement, allowing for intense dogfights in deep space.

• Branching Narrative: The story isn't linear. Your interactions with fellow pilots on the TCS Victory and your success—or failure—on missions can lead to different plot developments and multiple endings.

• Extensive Hangar: Pilot a variety of advanced fighters, including the versatile Arrow, the heavy-hitting Longbow, and the experimental Excalibur. Customize your weapon loadouts with lasers, missiles, and torpedoes to suit each mission's objectives.

• Massive 4-Disc Epic: To accommodate the sheer volume of cinematic footage and high-fidelity audio, the game spans four CD-ROMs, making it one of the largest and most ambitious projects in the 3DO library.

Why It’s a 3DO Masterpiece:

Wing Commander III is often cited as the pinnacle of the series and a primary reason to own a 3DO. It successfully merged the thrill of a space sim with the emotional weight of a feature film. For fans of sci-fi and technical benchmarks, it remains a defining example of the "Multimedia" revolution of the 32-bit era.

Product Details:

• Platform: 3DO Interactive Multiplayer

• Genre: Space Combat / Simulation / Interactive Movie

• Players: 1 Player

• Developer: Origin Systems