Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII - Xbox
Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII is the new flight sim/shooter from Ubisoft, set, as the name implies, in World War 2. Ubsioft claim Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII will let you experience the greatest air battles of World War II in famous locations from across the globe. Whether it's the invasion of the Philippines, the fierce fighting for the desserts of North Africa, or the battle of Britain, the player and his squadron will be tasked with turning the tide of war.
Click for larger imageAI-controlled wingmen will obey player commands. As the pilot's skills improve, so will the skills of his squadron. The pilot's heroism and leadership will grow during the course of the campaign as players fly with their squadron and evolve together into an ace fighting force. You’ll be able to pilot 40 authentic WWII aircraft including the famous P-51 Mustang, the P-38 Lightning, the B-17 Flying Fortress, the Luftwaffe's Messerschmitt, the Spitfire of Britain and the Japanese Zero. From the wing rivets, to the nose art, to the detailed cockpits, these planes are just like the real thing.
Click for larger imagePilots will begin as untrained recruits and evolve through battle experience into ace combat pilots. WWII missions will take place around the globe in places like England, Germany, France, Morocco, Midway and Okinawa. You’ll also be able to 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 WWII movie.
Click for larger imageBlazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII has the emphasis on ease of control, so Ubsioft reckone there’s no need to attend the Air Force Academy to pilot these planes; players can jump right into air combat action. And there’s Xbox LIVE support for up to 20 players so you can engage in head-to-head dogfights or cooperative team play between squadrons on huge maps with large formations.
Click for larger imageAnd no, I don't know why there's planes with American markings flying over London. If I remember rightly, Germany had switched to purely night bombing, with a few harrassing daylight raids by the time the US airforce arrived....
