If you are looking to revisit these titles on a modern rig, the "download" process has changed since 2004:

Before you hit "download" on a suspicious link, let's look at the two games most likely living in your nostalgia:

Often cited as the pinnacle of the series, this game is famous for its "fair" but frantic multiplayer balance. With the introduction of the vehicle-based Onslaught mode and over 100 maps, it remains a gold standard for arena shooters. How to Play These Classics Today

Fair Strike (PC, 2004) - European Version for sale online - eBay

Finding a Relic: Is "Super Fair" the 2004 Hidden Gem You Remember?

If you grew up scouring download forums in the early 2000s, you might have a hazy memory of a title called Maybe it was a high-octane shooter, or perhaps a gritty combat sim. In the world of retro gaming, titles often get blurred by time, but 2004 was a powerhouse year that gave us some of the most influential "fair" (and not-so-fair) challenges in PC history. The 2004 Contenders: What Were You Actually Playing?

Developed by G5 Software, this was a hardcore helicopter flight simulation. It featured 30 levels of aerial mayhem where you could pilot beasts like the AH-64A Apache or the Ka-52 Alligator. It was "fair" in the sense that it balanced arcade action with realistic flight physics, allowing players to lay waste to destructible environments across the globe.