

Get ready to strap in, go back in time and take stick in the most pivotal battles in the history of air combat. Birds of Steel puts you right in the crosshairs of WWII's most intense skirmishes. This original IP blends next gen supremacy and the fine details of aerial combat into a historical recreation fit for flight sim fans and history buffs alike. Use your skills to pilot the top planes from all combatants in WWII to recreate history or to change the outcomes of the most prolific battles in history. Online and offline elements add an entire new element to the game which will ensure Birds of Steel remains a fresh combat experience long after you've played for the first time.
ShooterSimulatorActionWarfareworld war ii - ww2combat flight simulatorflight simulatorflightwarachievementsplaystation networkdigital distributionplaystation trophiespolygonal 3ddownloadable contentxbox livePlayStation 3, Xbox 360
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Character
Earnest, plot-driven, grave and classical in form.
- earnestironic
- character-ledplot-driven
- gravecomic
- classical in formformally daring
- intimateepic
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About the game
- Platforms
- PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
- Developer
- Gaijin Entertainment
- Publisher
- Konami
- Released
- March 13, 2012
- Modes
- Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
- Perspective
- Third person
IGDB rating 7.7/10 from 7 ratings.
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