Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger PS1 box art

PlayStation · Simulation / Action

Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger

SystemPlayStation
Released1996
GenreSimulation, Action
DeveloperOrigin Systems
PublisherOrigin Systems
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesWing Commander
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 10

Released for the PlayStation in 1996, Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger is a simulation game developed by Origin Systems. It blends simulation and action elements.

It came out in the PS1's second year on the market. Other notable PS1 releases from 1996 include Resident Evil, Tomb Raider and Crash Bandicoot. Among the 40 PS1 simulation games in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.

It is part of the Wing Commander series; on the PS1 you can also try Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom. The series also appears on other systems with Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger (3DO) and Wing Commander (SNES).

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want clear goals and a defined ending
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

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 PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger cheats & codes

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Infinite Lasers801DE548 02A8
Infinite Decoys801DE558 0018
Infinite IMREC Missiles801DE6C0 0003 801DE6F0 0003
Infinite Energy801DF02C 00A4 801DF030 00A4 801DF034 00A4 801DF038 00A4

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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 PS1?

Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger was released for the PlayStation in 1996.

Who made Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger?

It was developed by Origin Systems.

Is Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger multiplayer?

No. Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger is a single-player game.

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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