WarBirds Dogfights

by Atari

Product Features

• The single player campaign can also be used as a gateway to the world famous massively multiplayer online game WarBirds through the free month's worth of playing time included for that game.
• Aerial combat simulation featuring all the great dogfighting battles of World War II as well as over 100 realistically modeled World War II aircraft and the ability to fly for the Axis or Allies in a full campaign for victory.
• Dynamic mission generator with unlimited solo missions, ensuring that no two missions are ever the same.
• Every mission is scored for kills and mission success allowing players to win rank and medals in your quest to be the World's Greatest Fighter Pilot (WGFP).
• Unlock bonus missions by racking up successful mission accomplishments, and enjoy new bonus missions downloadable every 120 days.

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0032CPTR2
• Media: DVD-ROM
• Release Date: February 23, 2010
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,890 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

WarBirds: Dogfights is an action-air combat game for PC and Mac platforms that puts players in the cockpit of the greatest World War II (WWII) air combat planes during the pivotal battles of the war. The game features the ability to engage in dogfights as a member of either the Allies or Axis powers, more than 100 realistically modeled WWII aircraft and realistic game environments from both the European and Pacific battle theaters of WWII. In addition, players can expect constant diversity in mission play and deep replay value via a dynamic game engine and access to one-month of free playing time for the classic massive multiplayer online game (MMOG), WarBirds. Take control of the cockpit in major WWII air battles. View larger. 100+ WWII aircraft and dynamic mission generation. View larger. Realistic WWII game environments and combat techniques. View larger. Gameplay In WarBirds: Dogfights players can take to the air as a member of either the Allies or Axis powers in the historic air battles in both the European and Pacific theaters of WWII. Once ready to log some time in live fire combat scenarios they choose one of three levels of pilot expertise: Rookie, Pilot, or the highly skilled Ace, as they take off in one of more than 100 historically accurate aircraft. Gameplay environments included in the game are historical recreations of WWII areas of England, Europe, and North Africa, including cities like London, Paris, and Berlin. Also present are areas representing Pacific battle campaigns, the battle for the Philippines, Midway and more. The game features more than 40 base combat missions, as well as dynamic mission generation functionality which ensures virtually unlimited mission play options in single player mode. In each battle the player can score points, build rank, and acquire medals to compete for the coveted title of WGFP — Worlds' Greatest Fighter Pilot in the air battles of WWII. Key Game Features Aerial combat simulation featuring all the great dogfighting battles of World War II. Dynamic mission generator in single player, ensuring that no two missions are ever the same. Over 100 realistically modeled World War II aircraft and the ability to fly for the Axis or Allies in a full campaign for victory. Every mission is scored for kills and mission success, allowing players to win rank and medals in a quest to be the World's Greatest Fighter Pilot (WGFP). Unlock bonus missions by racking up successful mission accomplishments, and enjoy new bonus missions downloadable every 120 days. The single player campaign can also be used as a gateway to the world famous massively multiplayer online game WarBirds through the free month's worth of playing time included. System Requirements PC Specifications: Mac Specifications: OS: Windows 2000, XP, Vista or higher Mac OS X 10.4.6 or higher Processor: Intel/AMD 1GHz or above G4 or Intel Mac 1GHz or above RAM: 256MB, 512MB or higher recommended Disc Drive: DVD-ROM drive Hard Drive: 1.5GB or more free space Video Card: 128MB or higher DirectX compatible card with transform and lighting ATI Radeon 9800 equivalent or greater with 128MB or higher VRam Sound Card: DirectX compatible card   Input Device: Mouse, joystick recommended Mouse, joystick recommended (HID compatible) Other: Internet connection required for online play High speed Internet connection required for online play

Product Description

WarBirds Dogfights puts you directly in the pilot's seat of the greatest WWII Air Combat airplanes ever to grace the skies! Historically accurate plane matchups, true to life terrains and ever changing Dynamic Missions provide endless and exhilarating gameplay. Choose from Single Player Offline and MMO modes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars More than meets the eye, February 24, 2010

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D. HAMMER "IHaveAHammer" (USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: WarBirds Dogfights (DVD-ROM)

This is a game in the flight-sim genre. There is a lot of gameplay here, but you need to work at it! If you are new to this flight sim series, definitely do the training offered in the beginning, and pay particular attention to how the views work. After completing the training, fly the campaign missions which lead you through 1-v-1,2-v-2,3-v-3 scenarios, on up to massive aerial battles with hundreds of aircraft in the air! On the higher levels, the AI is particularly deadly. There are also "bonus" instant-action missions which become available after you reach a certain level in the campaign, as well as lots of additional training missions, and "free flight" modes. In general, the offline portion of the game can be a lot of fun!

While the offline campaign play is great for honing your fighter-pilot skills, you must try out the online game to really get the "Warbirds Experience". The game offers a free 30-day online account (click go online, and then account setup). Online, you will find lots of players from around the world who, besides shooting you down, will also offer help and assistance.

The graphics, while not jaw-dropping, are decent and well designed for the flight-sim genre. The interface isn't as smooth as it could be, but functions well enough.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Combat and Great Challenge, March 27, 2010

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Interactive Magic (North Carolina) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: WarBirds Dogfights (DVD-ROM)

For those who don't know how competitive the players who play other flight sims are, just read some of the reviews of this product but those people. They knock Dogfights as they are not very good at it!

WarBirds Dogfights is a fun, challenging, and accurate combat flight sim.

One guy claimed to have flown real airplanes. I would bet not much. He does not know what an accelerated stall is? Some combat pilot!

I have 4500 hours a military flying, taught flying for five years, and recognize the different flight models in different types of aircraft.

WarBirds Dogfights takes a good pilot, a good eye, and a willing to learn how to really fly combat.

WarBirds Dogfights is not about ground visuals but about great ballistics, great flight models, and great challenge against great AI.

And then where you are ready, go fly online (For Free) using the link inside the game to get a [...] online account.

See how really good you are at flying against real online pilots.

If anyone wants to show how good they really are, the CEO of the Interactive Magic offered a FREE Gaming Laptop to anyone who can beat him air to air in Mustangs!

I thought the game was an excellent flight sim, an excellent training software, and great fun!

Check Six and Good Luck.

JW
Lt. Colonel, USAF Retired

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Worthless, January 26, 2011

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rabrack - See all my reviews

= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: WarBirds Dogfights (DVD-ROM)

As others have said, game is unplayable do to the controls. I have a Logitech Extreme 3D joystick and it works well with the original Warbirds and have set the controls for Warbirds Dogfights the same. ANY attempt to climb or turn results in a flat spin. Try to dogfight flying in a straight line only !!! WORTHLESS !!!!