On the merits of the mission itself, it's likely more of a 2 or 3, depending on how you rank harmless, fairly simple and relatively easy missions. However! This is a replication of the TIE Fighter demo - one I absolutely adored and played the heck out of many, many times. It's a perfect replica, and for that I must give it the highest marks, even if only because it let me relive those fond memories of playing the heck out of that demo.

I have to disagree with the others here. Ender reproduced the mission in as close to the original format as he could manage - the TIE demo was in fact an upgraded version of X-Wing, lacking many features in the original TIE game. He's done a great job with what he had available.

What can I say? A shining example of how NOT to use global goals...

Good Mission not too hard , well put together. A little long to finish all goals but all in all a good mission to test endurance and your T/F Skills.

I agree with Gunman on this one. I'm all for nostalgia, but this mission is CRAP. It's not even because of the endless waves of A-Wings (I actually enjoyed the challenge), but the whole mission makes no sense at all. First you destroy a defenseless heap of rebel stuff and then, they send the strangest reinforcements... an Y-Wing here, an X-Wing there, but no organized counterattack. The weirdest thing is the freighters and shuttles popping up and then just sitting there, what the hell's the point of that? The mission is also far too long and boring until you've blown everything to dust. This mission might be a classic and all, but it's also one of the worst missions I've ever seen. Why did you have to bring it back, oh why? :P

Well, mission is damn easy, but idea is pretty cool. However, entire base is standing still, no tugs or TRNs to repair fighters. Also. A-Ws Rogue arrive one by one, that's really annoying. With a few changes it could be a lot better.

OMG... This mission is an outstanding example, why flying a shieldless T/F against A/Ws with Missiles is frustrating. Still, after reflying it several times (SSL 2005 playoffs), I really start to even LIKE this one... Still, there could be at least few A/Ws less...

Considering that this is the TIE Fighter demo mission, I thought it was interesting. The A-wings were really easy, but believe me, they get harder. This level has to probably be played several times to be fully appreciated, as the craft get harder as you get deeper into the mission. I made it past the primary and secondary goals only to be shot down by an A-wing with their missile. That seems to perpetually spell death for a TIE Fighter. :P I recommend it. It's official Star Wars canon!

I'm having trouble describing how bad this mission is. Some things just don't deserve to be remembered.