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Independence Day

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3D aerial combat against an alien invasion

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About this game

Independence Day is an action-focused aerial shooter based loosely on the 1996 film. Players pilot a jet through 3D missions, destroying communication uplinks, shield generators, alien fighters, and ultimately the main cannon of a massive city-destroying alien ship.

Missions visit locations including the Grand Canyon, Washington, D.C., and New York City, with cutscenes taken from the film. Power-ups include medical packs, bonus weapons, additional planes, and an item that temporarily freezes enemy aircraft.

The game also supports two-player head-to-head action through a network or null modem link. It was released in 1997 for PC, PlayStation, and Sega Saturn.