But here is the crucial question:
: Sites like the Internet Archive host the game for preservation and borrowing, which is often used by fans who still own the original CD keys but lack a disc drive.
| Feature | Lock On: MAC (2003) | DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3 (Modern) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | $0 (Abandonware) / $10 (Used CD) | $49.99 (Often $24.99 on sale) | | Graphics | DirectX 8 / 720p Max | DirectX 11 / 4K / VR | | Multiplayer | Dead (GameSpy shutdown) | Active global community | | Windows 11 | Requires heavy modding | Native support | | Jets included | 6 | 8 (including Su-33 and J-11A) |
