diff --git a/src/g_game.c b/src/g_game.c
index cfe36f558..c792d4f65 100644
--- a/src/g_game.c
+++ b/src/g_game.c
@@ -761,7 +761,7 @@ INT16 G_SoftwareClipAimingPitch(INT32 *aiming)
 	INT32 limitangle;
 
 	// note: the current software mode implementation doesn't have true perspective
-	limitangle = ANGLE_45; // Some viewing fun, but not too far down...
+	limitangle = ANGLE_90 - ANG10; // Some viewing fun, but not too far down...
 
 	if (*aiming > limitangle)
 		*aiming = limitangle;