This is probably the worst Star Wars ship-oriented game I've played, but that isn't really a slight against the game, rather a testament to how good Star Wars flight games are overall.

Honestly, Starfighter is fine! The biggest slight against it is just it's age, but it controls fine and it is an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon (since it isn't very long at all). The game is very simple, doesn't have much content, and pales in comparison when compared to the likes of Rogue Squadron or TIE Fighter, but is itself a perfectly adequate game. Just not an extraordinary one.

As a side note, one thing I love about games of this era are cheat codes and unlockables, and this game has plenty of both!