About
Experience the most gripping and famous battles of WWII through the eyes of a squadron commander and ace fighter pilot.
From the Battle of Britain, through the dramatic air combat of Pearl Harbor, the Midway fierce fighting, and way back to Europe, to the battle of Berlin, your pilot skills will create WWII history.
Dominate the skies of Western Europe, and the Pacific and bring back alive your squadron of Blazing Angels.
Features:
- WWII's most epic and famous air battles.
Experience the greatest air battles of World War II in famous locations from across the globe. Whether it's the Battle of Britain, the attack of Pearl Harbor or the fierce fighting over Berlin, the player and his squadron will be tasked with turning the tide of war.
- Innovative squadron-based gameplay.
Command AI-wingmen and make use of each ones special abilities. The pilot's heroism and leadership will grow during the course of the eighteen mission campaign. Engage in legendary air battles and lead a squadron of Blazing Angels to victory.
- A large variety of realistic-looking WWII aircraft.
Pilot over 42 authentic WWII aircraft including the famous P-51 Mustang, the P-38 Lightning, the B-17 Flying Fortress and the British Spitfire, and planes like the Luftwaffe's Messerschmitt and the Japanese Zero in multiplayer. From the wing rivets, to the nose art, to the detailed cockpits, these planes look like the real thing.
- Eighteen heart-stopping missions in a compelling storyline.
Pilots will begin as untrained recruits and evolve through battle experience into ace combat pilots. WWII missions will take place around the globe in a large variety of locations such as London, the Pacific theater, Normandy & Berlin.
- Authentic WWII atmosphere.
Fly in close to Germany's industrial terrain for a bombing raid, strafe the islands of the Pacific, or emerge from the cloud cover over London and engage the enemy. The environment looks so real you'll feel like you're the pilot in a famous movie.
- Planes are easy to handle and fun to fly.
No need to attend the Air Force Academy to pilot these planes; players can jump right into air combat action without extensive tutorials.
- Xbox Live for up to 16 players online.
Engage in head-to-head dogfights or cooperative team play between squadrons on huge maps with large formations.