The Tie Fighter Total Conversion project is now available.
The Tie Fighter Total Conversion project is now available.
It seems the original 1995 release with MIDI tracks works best on DOS.
The TFTC provides the chance to play the game using the original Roland SC-55 MIDI soundtrack. This lets you experience the classic music alongside the new visuals. You can find the TIE Fighter Special Edition on GOG, which supports Windows, though I’m not entirely certain it includes the original soundtrack...
This version has multiple iterations and closely resembling titles; playability depends on whether you're using a controller or not.
It's strongly recommended to use a proper joystick, but controllers and M&K are also available as far as I understand.
Oh! My!... they need to try this with X-Wing... It’s really important. II invested a lot of time playing X-Wing and then Tie-Fighter when it came out. I still have the original copies that came with the games—yeah, I own the Books and Diskettes for X-Wing and the Book CD-ROM for Tie-Fighter. That was quite a treat... I should keep it light. Haha. *I should mention I still play these games now and sometimes.* I bought them again on GOG and run them in DOSbox.
The fit with current joysticks isn't straightforward—there are limitations beyond simple connection.
Not too difficult in fact. I’m using an X52 Pro and it functions perfectly, handling throttle, rudder, and everything smoothly. There’s a fresh joystick setup tool included with the XWAU that can be really useful, though it might not fit every stick configuration. It can sometimes be inconsistent, but most users find it easy. I hope you have some time to explore it. I also recall you were planning a video about older games modified to their limits and how modern systems handle them—*just a hint* nudge nudge.
Oh wow, those early days. That game really stuck with me—made me restless instead of sleeping or studying. But the memories are intense. When *Jump to Lightspeed* launched in Star Wars Galaxies, it brought back so many feelings about *Tie Fighter*. I was living out there, and now I’m ready to dive back in. Feels like Christmas came too soon!
It's a good idea to give it a shot. Keep in mind they're still refining the missions, so joining their Discord server could help you find the quick fixes.