Customer Reviews

Wings

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I played this game on the Amiga when it first came out and loved it. The gameplay is story based and simple enough for anyone to manage. Even an absolute novice will still get many levels into the game but only the masters need apply to the deeper levels of the game...Mixing 1st person cockpit and 3rd person bombing runs, you fight your way through WW1 in a bi-plane. That darn GBA screen is the only drawback to this release. Hopefully, the screens will be bright enough to avoid the squint. If you like flight or want an action/adventure to keep you busy than get this game.

Wings is a great WWI dogfight game, and probably the only one for the Game Boy. It consists of two lengthy campaigns, one as a British pilot, and another as a German pilot. Each campaign consists of a series of missions (dogfighting, bombing, and strafing) tied together by a story- presented with movies and diary entries, which moves the game along and gives the game a great historical atmosphere.

The gameplay itself is very fun and addictive, with good graphics and easy to learn controls. Also, it's educational- I think I've learned more about WWI playing this game than I did in school! In any case, it's a pretty cool game. Apparently it's an adaption of an old computer game. Now what we really need is an Game Boy version of Sword of the Samurai or Pirates Gold!

If you are looking for a fun WW1 aircraft simulator, this should keep you hooked for a while.

The original on the Amiga is very well carried over to the GBA. A number of improvements also - much better bombing and strafing missions which are harder and more controlable. The majority of the missions will be flying (the best type) and you can toggle views (thankfully) so you are not constricted by the default behind cockpit view. You can chose an allied or German campaign to play which is also a nice new feature.

Yes there could have been weather and lighting changes (but to be honest, it would make viewing the screen harder than it already is for this game)

A really good smooth flowing game keeping you interested in the ever developing (true) storyline.

Get hold of a copy of this great dogfighting/WW1 simulator.

I've gotten into the Amiga version of this game like no other. I even bought the 1927 movie. Everyone who likes dogfighting should get this game!

This was perhaps my favorite game on the Commodore Amiga. Its awesome on the GBA but I see a few minor flaws. One of my favorite things on the Amiga version was the different tunes that changed after each mission as you read the squadron journal. Also, the lighting condition doesn't seem to change. For example, in the Amiga version you had to patrol during different times of the day such as dawn or dusk. Another thing is that this version is difficult as its very easy to collide with another plane and get shot down. Some pilots even seem like they're trying to ram into you. The plane's control in strafing mode is very difficult unlike the Amiga version. I usually fail. Bombing mode is improved and awesome. Another improvement they've made is the option to play as the allies or the Germans. Please Cinemaware/Metro 3d make a Playstation 2 version of this game. Perhaps it could be made even more detailed with weather conditions and the choosing of different planes a la Red Baron for PC. I'd also like to see the classic missions back with the original tunes that I still remember vividly after 13 years!!

Being an adult game player, I remember having a great time with Wings on the Amiga and was excited to finally see it available on a different platform. It's still fun but now that I'm playing it on the Nintendo DS lite, it's just not the same game. Of course, the screen is SO much smaller which is difficult, I think, as the game was originally created with a larger monitor view in mind. Something else that really bugs me is the elimination of the use of parachutes which is included in the original. Parachutes were brought in if you progressed far enough into the historical timeline of the game. Have not yet been able to face the Red Baron either which is a real bummer and, once again, a seeming deviation from the Amiga version.

Wings is a fun game - even on the smaller platform and especially for those who never experienced it in its former glory. However,for me, someone who LOVED this game on the Amiga, this version just comes up lacking.

I remember playing this on one of my old computers (either Atari ST or Commodore 64) and loving it to the end. I can't even count how many years it's been, but I still regard it as one of those games that will live on in memory forever (like X-Com, Master of Magic, Dungeon Master, etc.). This is an excellent version of the original Cinemaware game. Much easier than piecing together an old computer just to replay it. If you can find a copy, buy it! Whether you played the original or not, you will enjoy this WW I simulation of air/air, air/ground combat, and the daily diary entries of the pilot. Now, if they could shrink Silent Service to play on the GBA!

Ahh the nostalgia -- I've been checking [web address] etc.. for the last couple of months for this game. It seems like I've only a couple more days to wait.

It will be interesting to see how the game has changed eg the multiplayer dogfights, different weather conditions , much better graphics etc. Unfortunatley looks like I'll as ever have to play it directly under my reading light in my reading chair. However saying that i;m delighted to see someone has had the sense to remake this classic game, it will definetly be on my shopping list when it comes out - I just have to persuade someone to buy another copy so I can check out the multi-player.

Also - some of you might be interested to see that cinemare are realeasing a "digitally remastered" (where have I heard that term before Mr Lucas) collectors addition of the old amiga game. I wonder will it be much like the GBA title or just improvement on the amiga version. who knows, check out that also at the cinemaware website.. thats another possible buy for me (I really am a slave to old amiga games :) )

Anyway from the screenshots and movies I've seem I'd recommend it.Hopefully Crawfish/Metro 3d/Cinemaware you wont let me down.