Independence Day for the Sony PlayStation 1 is an arcade-style flight combat simulator, based on the blockbuster 1996 movie of the same name. Players engage in dogfights and complete various aerial missions to fend off an alien invasion. Featuring a range of aircraft, including the iconic F/A-18 Hornet, the game allows players to battle against extraterrestrial forces over landmarks like the Grand Canyon and Washington, D.C. This single-player and multiplayer game belongs to the action and simulation genre, offering fans an immersive experience in the Independence Day universe.