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The most interesting simulation games released in 2002

All the best and most popular games of the year, upcoming releases, and hits from the past. Use filters to narrow down search.

Asy przestworzy
Asy przestworzy

Simulation 20 January 2002

Polish air simulator dealing with the topic of World War I. We play the role of pilots fighting at the helm of classic planes (e.g. famous sealers). The creators prepared an extensive campaign consisting of exciting missions. The whole thing is kept in a skillful tone, although it contains a few realistic accents.

PC

Destroyer Command
Destroyer Command

Simulation 26 February 2002

Maritime simulator set during World War II. We play the role of captain of a single destroyer or squadron commander of eight vessels. The campaign features missions in both the Atlantic and the Pacific. An interesting option is the possibility of online skirmishes with Silent Hunter II owners.

PC

Star Trek: Bridge Commander
Star Trek: Bridge Commander

Simulation 26 February 2002

Star Trek: Bridge Commander is a space simulator in the universe of the popular sci-fi series Star Trek: The Next Generation. The player has the opportunity to become the commander of a federal spacecraft, which must solve the mystery of the mysterious eruption of one of the stars. Developers from Totally Games studio have prepared over 30 missions requiring not only excellent piloting skills, but also tactical sense and talent for diplomacy.

PC

The Sims: Vacation
The Sims: Vacation

Simulation 26 March 2002

The fourth official expansion to The Sims. The base game is a humoristic life simulator developed by Maxis. The player takes care of virtual characters – he organizes their time, helps in developing their hobbies, decorates their home, etc. The Sims: Vacation expands the list of available options with new features – the expansion pack allows the player to send his Sims on vacation. Sims can travel to three different places: snowy mountains, sunny beach and a forest camp.

PC

Jane's Attack Squadron
Jane's Attack Squadron

Simulation 28 March 2002

World War II Aircraft Simulator defined by the creators, Mad Doc Software, as the true successor to Jane's WWII Fighters. The action of the game gives us the opportunity to take on the role of a military pilot of both sides of the conflict, both the Allied and the states of the axis.

PC

Red Ace Squadron
Red Ace Squadron

Simulation 30 March 2002

The World War I aviation simulator allows us to take control of the famous biplane airliners again and face the real aces of the skies.

PC

R/C Helicopter
R/C Helicopter

Simulation 05 May 2002

R/C Helictopter is a simulator produced by Aqua System, which allows players to control the flight of helicopter models in closed spaces. First of all, gameplay requires skillful handling of throttles and performing specific evolutions. The creators took care of the multitude of available helicopters - from typical remote-controlled toys to faithful 1:48 scale copies of machines such as the AH-64 Apache.

PC

King of the Road
King of the Road

Simulation 07 June 2002

Racing game with economic elements, in which we sit behind the wheel of powerful, multi-wheeled trucks weighing up to 32 tons. Our task is to deliver the transported goods from the customer to the recipient within a specified time, regardless of any obstacles encountered along the way.

PC

SkyGunner
SkyGunner

Simulation 24 June 2002

An action game in which we sit at the helm of one of the three available aircraft. We participate in spectacular duels, dealing with the liquidation of enemy units.

PS2

Z-Opolis
Z-Opolis

Simulation 03 August 2002

Z-Opolis is a social game by PersistentWorldZ studio addressed mainly to younger audiences. Players direct the activities of their avatars in the virtual world - they visit friends, date, raise pets, and so on. The game is diversified by the rich options of furnishing the apartments and changing the clothes of the characters.

PC

Face Factory
Face Factory

Simulation 10 August 2002

Add-on to The Sims series by Abacus Software. It gives us a unique opportunity to implement our own face into the game world.

PC

Hard Truck: 18 Wheels of Steel
Hard Truck: 18 Wheels of Steel

Simulation 19 August 2002

The famous simulator developed by Czech SCS Software allows the players to sit behind the wheel of a huge, eighteen-wheel truck. In Hard Truck: 18 Wheels of Steel the players’ task is simple: deliver the chosen cargo before the deadline and without damage. During the game, players not only have to control the truck, but also face various trouble along the way, such as severe weather, car crashes, police control or leaking fuel.

PC

Echelon: Wind Warriors
Echelon: Wind Warriors

Simulation 02 September 2002

Add-on to Echelon's arcade simulator. Its action takes place in the same futuristic world of the future, known from the basic version of the game, where we will once again sit at the helm of many modern planes and fight fierce heavenly battles.

PC

The Sims: Deluxe Edition
The Sims: Deluxe Edition

Simulation 16 September 2002

Deluxe Edition contains the original game The Sims, along with the first World Life plugin. In addition, a special character editor and completely new, unprecedented elements of home furnishings have been added.

PC

The Sims: Unleashed
The Sims: Unleashed

Simulation 23 September 2002

The fifth official expansion to the humoristic life simulator The Sims. In the base game the player takes care of virtual people and he organizes their daily time. The Sims: Unleashed introduces various domestic animals to the life of the Sims. The player can add dogs, cats, birds, fishes, lizards, turtles and other animals to his house.

PC

Earth and Beyond
Earth and Beyond

Simulation 24 September 2002

On September 22nd 2004 the official game servers were shut down and the development works were completed.
Take part in a great epic adventure that takes place during the Great War between the inhabitants of our Solar System.

PC

Enigma: Rising Tide
Enigma: Rising Tide

Simulation 26 September 2002

Maritime simulation intended for thousands of players on the Internet. Currently released in single player version only. The action takes place in the alternative reality of World War II.

PC

Red Shark
Red Shark

Simulation 04 October 2002

An arcade helicopter flight simulator developed by the Russian company G5 Software. The player moves into World War II and by piloting a modern combat helicopter must change history.

PC

RailKing Model Railroad Simulator
RailKing Model Railroad Simulator

Simulation 12 October 2002

A simulator that allows players to enjoy the ability to create their own railway models without leaving the computer.

PC

Strike Fighters: Project 1
Strike Fighters: Project 1

Simulation 22 October 2002

Realistic flight simulator. The action takes us into the sixties of the twentieth century, where we can pilot the most famous military jet planes of that period, like: F-100 Super Sabre, F-104 Starfighter, A-4 Skyhawk and McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II, still in use today.

PC

Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator 3: Battle for Europe
Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator 3: Battle for Europe

Simulation 31 October 2002

The next installment of the well-known combat aircraft simulator. The game is set in the realities of World War II and allows you to sit at the controls of RAF, US Army Air Force and Luftwaffe machines. The authors focused on realism, thanks to which every virtual plane behaves in the air just like its equivalent in reality. New are the elements of RPG in the form of a pilot development system.

PC

Search and Rescue: Vietnam MedEvac
Search and Rescue: Vietnam MedEvac

Simulation 12 November 2002

Helicopter flight simulator, created by a team of programmers, which is responsible for the creation of the well-known Search and Rescue series. The action takes place in 1961 - 1975, during the war in Vietnam. The player becomes a pilot of the UH1 "Huey" military helicopter, performing medical and rescue tasks in the combat area.

PC

Search and Rescue 4: Coastal Heroes
Search and Rescue 4: Coastal Heroes

Simulation 12 November 2002

The fourth edition of the popular, realistic helicopter flight simulation. The player can again serve in the ranks of the American Coast Guard and participate in various, often dangerous, rescue operations.

PC

Air Ranger: Rescue Helicopter
Air Ranger: Rescue Helicopter

Simulation 22 November 2002

A very unusual production, in which we play the role of a pilot of an emergency helicopter. There are eight different missions to complete, including fire brigade and highway carambolas.

PS2

AquaNox 2: Revelation
AquaNox 2: Revelation

Simulation 22 November 2002

Another part of the submarine simulation - AquaNox, which became famous in the world largely due to very sophisticated graphics. The player takes on the role of William Drake, a young underwater freighter pilot setting out to find the legendary treasure of his ancestor.

PC

Racing Simulation 3
Racing Simulation 3

Simulation 05 December 2002

Another proposal of Ubisoft company addressed to enthusiasts of Formula One races, unfortunately not having an official FIA license.

PCPS2

Ace of Angels
Ace of Angels

Simulation 10 December 2002

Ace of Angels is a mix of space fighter simulation and advanced star strategy for massive multiplayer online gameplay. Its action takes us back to the XXVII century, where the whole known area of space turns into a great theatre of armed actions, and we are one small cog in this great war machine.

PC

The Sims Online
The Sims Online

Simulation 17 December 2002

Another production in The Sims franchise, the best-selling series of life simulation games by EA Maxis, previously known as Maxis Software. Unlike the previous games, which focused on the single player mode, the Sims Online is an MMO game. You start out with a small piece of land, which you have to manage — you can build your house there, or you can open a museum, a gym or a coffeehouse.

PC