Paragliding

Paragliding is a video game in the action genre developed by Atreid Concept SA and published by Loriciel SA originally released in 1991. It is currently playable on DOS, Amiga, Atari ST.

Probably the most obscure Loriciel game ever made, Paragliding (also known as Paraplane) is a fun simulation of the sport of gliding - perhaps the only one ever made for the computer, except for the fun Paragliding included in Epyx's California Games 2.

For those unfamiliar with the sport, Paragliding is the simplest form of human flight. A paraglider is a non-motorized inflatable wing that is launched by foot. It is easy to carry, easy to launch, and easy to land. The pilot attaches to a harness and orients himself in a seated position for maximum comfort. With a paraglider, you truly fly like a bird, soaring in the air currents. A competent paraglider pilot can stay in the air for hours, climb to 15. 000 feet or even higher, and travel great distances.

Loriciel's game allows you to try this intriguing sport, with a wide variety of options. You can choose from 4 different types of terrain, and practice for as long as you want before joining a tournament. Although you can choose your alter ego at the start of the game and the country to represent, the game relies solely on your reflexes and good timing: no complex athlete stats to memorize here. The controls are a bit difficult to learn if you choose only the keyboard, but you'll soon get the hang of it. The game represents reasonable real-world physics, with factors such as wind strength and direction affecting your flight.

With brilliant VGA graphics, fun gameplay and a unique premise about one of the world's most interesting sports, Paragliding has a lot to offer both beginners and veterans of the sport.

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