Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII

Product/Game Information

Platform: nintendo_wii

ESRB Rating: Teen

Media: Video Game

Product Features

WWII's most epic and famous air battles. Experience the greatest air battles of World War II in famous locations from across the globe. Whether it's London, Berlin, Midway or Pearl Harbor, the player and his squadron will be tasked with turning the tide of war. The single player campaign has been expanded to include two all new missions that take place in the North Sea and New Georgia Island in the Pacific.
Innovative use of the controller. With 4 alternative control configurations, Blazing Angels will take full advantage of the motion sensor/tilt feature. Both arcade and simulator modes are included. Players can easily maneuver the plane just by moving the controller
Intense squadron-based gameplay. Command AI-wingmen and make use of each one's special abilities. The pilot's heroism and leadership will grow during the course of the twenty mission campaign. Engage in legendary air battles and lead a squadron of Blazing Angels to victory
Up to 16 players online
A large variety of realistic-looking WWII aircraft. Pilot 46 authentic WWII aircraft including the famous P-51 Mustang, and the British Spitfire, and planes like the Luftwaffe's Messerschmitt, and the Japanese Zero in multiplayer. Ten new planes are included. From the wing rivets, to the nose art, to the detailed cockpits, these planes look like the real thing

Product Details

Product Weight: 0.31 pounds

Manufacturer: UBI Soft

Release Date: 2007-03-20

Sales Rank: 379

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Price: $19.99

Customer Reviews

One of the best games on Wii,
by J. Arnoldi, 2008-12-07

This is one of my favorite games for the Nintendo Wii. I would describe it as an 'arcade' style flight simulator, meaning that it's not very realistic. For example, you have unlimited ammo, repairable damage, and can fly in pretty unrealistic attitudes before you stall. Some of the missions involve pretty challenging and unbalance scenarios with time limits, as many arcade style games do. However, any 'unrealistic' qualities of this game are far outweighed by the nice graphics, smooth game play and control style, and high level of excitement. It also has a nice story line that follows the progression of conflict during WWII. The game involves both the Pacific and European theatres.

For the most part, the airplanes in the game are modeled and balance very well. I am very pleased with the number and variety of planes they put in this game. Not only are allied planes flyable, but so are axis planes including German and Japanese planes. The game has you flying a variety of roles, including fighter-interceptor, dog fighting, ground support, bombing and dive bombing runs, torpedo runs, and even heavy bombing runs. The graphics are great, and I love how they've included tracer fire, damage effects, and even flames shooting out of the exhaust. There are also a satisfying number of levels to play, so you don't feel like you beat the game in just a few days.

In addition to it's great single player campaign mode, there are two mini-campaign modes and a multi-player mode. I haven't played the multi-player mode so I can't say much about it. The mini-campaign modes don't have any story, and are just arcade style game play.

Bottom line: If you like WWII style airplanes and air combat simulators, this is a great game and a must buy for the Wii.

BEST AIRPLANE GAME EVER!,
by M. ENRIQUEZ, 2008-11-02

This is as good as it gets for airplane flying. It takes through several missions during the WWII and for each level you complete you unlock an airplane.

He loves it,
by nichole smith, 2008-09-13

Bought this for my beau (he LOVES flying games) and he played for hours. He said he had this game for another console and this version is far better. Great game for the price!

a good flying shooter,
by Michael Craig Bryant, 2008-07-16

The graphics are o.k and at times could better. The controls take some time to get use to. I crash on ever level due to the controls. Even through the controls are hard they are fun. I like shoot dowm planes.

Defnitely more fun on Wii than on Xbox,
by Helicraz, 2008-07-16

I had the XBOX360 version.. and now the Wii version.
Instead of using a gamepad, the wii version is more fun.

But indeed, this is a tough game to play.

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