IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey 2009
Developed by DiP Interactive, SME Dynamic Systems, Gaijin Entertainment
- Shooter, Simulator, Strategy, Action
IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey is based around the large-scale aerial combat and ground military operations of World War II. Players can participate in some of the war’s most famous battles piloting fighters, battle planes and bombers across a range of thrilling missions. There are six theatres of war to engage in – The Battle of Britain, Stalingrad, Ardennes, Berlin, Sicily and Korsun' representing the main airborne battles of World War II in Europe. IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey also boasts an all new damage effects engine as well as advanced environmental visuals enriching the game play. Players can see real time damage to the aircraft such as holes in the wings and trail lines during dog fights. IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey features hundreds of airplanes taking part in air battles. The unique environmental engine also produces highly detailed, realistic landscapes that allow players to see breathtaking ground support actions.
ShooterSimulatorStrategyActionworld war ii - ww2combat flight simulatorflight simulatorflightbattleshipwarachievementstankplaystation networkairplaneexplosiondigital distributionPlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS
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Earnest, plot-driven, grave and classical in form.
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- Platforms
- PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS
- Developer
- DiP Interactive, SME Dynamic Systems, Gaijin Entertainment
- Publisher
- Gaijin Entertainment, 505 Games
- Released
- September 4, 2009
- Modes
- Single player, Multiplayer
- Perspective
- Third person
IGDB rating 8.3/10 from 13 ratings.
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