Available from Xbox Live Marketplace for free.
I just downloaded and played the demo, and it looks and feels pretty good. They made a nice balance between arcade and simulation, but there just seemed to be something lacking. Graphics are well done, the scenery reminds me somewhat of Rise of Flight. Clouds and smoke effects are pretty weak in my opinion, but the smoke trails from the machine guns are really good (again reminiscent of Rise of Flight).
All I got to fly was the Spitfire, but the modeling looked really good. The aircraft's skin looked realistic in the way it reflected the sunlight, as did the prop-spinner. The AI could be improved, but again this is only a demo. I'll probably end up purchasing, but I think having an actual joystick would have added to the realism and control. Maybe I'll get this (http://www.flightstore.co.uk/prod/SAIAVTX/Shop/comingSoon/).
Combat sims in general can fall into the trap of being the same-old same-old with updated graphics in my opinion. I see this as a victim of that problem. There wasn't anything that really set it apart from my old "Secret Weapons Over Normandy" game for the original Xbox other than the graphics.
It's looking okay as of now, I think a strong multiplayer would make this game a must-buy for me. I give it a 7 out of 10.:ernae:
I just downloaded and played the demo, and it looks and feels pretty good. They made a nice balance between arcade and simulation, but there just seemed to be something lacking. Graphics are well done, the scenery reminds me somewhat of Rise of Flight. Clouds and smoke effects are pretty weak in my opinion, but the smoke trails from the machine guns are really good (again reminiscent of Rise of Flight).
All I got to fly was the Spitfire, but the modeling looked really good. The aircraft's skin looked realistic in the way it reflected the sunlight, as did the prop-spinner. The AI could be improved, but again this is only a demo. I'll probably end up purchasing, but I think having an actual joystick would have added to the realism and control. Maybe I'll get this (http://www.flightstore.co.uk/prod/SAIAVTX/Shop/comingSoon/).
Combat sims in general can fall into the trap of being the same-old same-old with updated graphics in my opinion. I see this as a victim of that problem. There wasn't anything that really set it apart from my old "Secret Weapons Over Normandy" game for the original Xbox other than the graphics.
It's looking okay as of now, I think a strong multiplayer would make this game a must-buy for me. I give it a 7 out of 10.:ernae:
The PC version will be Storm of War: Battle of Britian by 1C Maddox games. When that will be out is anyone's guess.
