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3DO Interactive Multiplayer · Simulation

Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger

Certified classic

System3DO Interactive Multiplayer
Released1995
GenreSimulation
DeveloperOrigin Systems
PublisherOrigin Systems
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesWing Commander
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 10

Released for the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer in 1995, Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger is a simulation game developed by Origin Systems.

It landed about 2 years into the 3DO's life. Other notable 3DO releases from 1995 include Theme Park, D and Wolfenstein 3D. Among the 10 3DO simulation games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.

It is part of the Wing Commander series. The series also appears on other systems with Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger (PS1) and Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom (PS1).

Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you want to experience one of the 3DO's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want clear goals and a defined ending

What playing Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger is like

Simulation games model a system and let you play inside it, whether that means building a city, flying a plane, raising a pet or running a business.

Tip for newcomers: Simulations are often open-ended. Set yourself small goals and enjoy experimenting with the systems.

Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger gameplay screenshot on 3DO
In-game screenshot (3DO)

Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger walkthroughs & guides

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Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger FAQ

When did Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger come out on the 3DO?

Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger was released for the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer in 1995.

Who made Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger?

It was developed by Origin Systems.

Is Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger multiplayer?

Yes. Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger supports up to 2 players.

How long does Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger take to play?

As a simulation game, Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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