European Air War [PC Game]

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Item details

Condition
Brand New
Platform
PC
Format
CD
Rating
E-Everyone
Genre
Simulation
UPC
019703493477
Release Date
December 8, 1998
Player Count
Single Player
Release Year
1998
Region Code
NTSC-U/C (US/Canada)
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Game
European Air War
MPN
49347
Game Name
European Air War
Features
Manual Included
Bundle Listing
No
Sub-Genre
Not Applicable
Bundle Description
Not Applicable
California Prop 65 Warning
Not Applicable
Manufacturer Warranty
None
Modification Description
Not Applicable
Brand
MicroProse
Model
Windows
Type
PC Games
Publisher
MicroProse Software, Inc.
Video Game Series
European Air War
Sports Sub-Genre
Not Applicaple
Expiration
None

About this item

Developed by: MicroProse Software - MicroProse Software (1998) - Flight Combat Sim - Rated: Everyone

European Air War (PC Game) is a World War II combat flight simulator from Microprose that straps you in the seats of a variety of fighters and bombers of that era. You choose to fly for one of three nations (Britain, Germany, or the United States). Although the point and overall objectives of European Air War may be reminiscent of other games, the way in which the flights and scenery are portrayed is impressive, especially when played with a 3dfx graphics card and a good quality joystick. The rousing animation and use of genuine newsreel footage adds to the atmosphere, as does the number of views the pilot can choose from. One very useful option within the game is to fly without having the instrument panel in front of you, giving you a clearer view of the enemies -- if you can find them.

As with many previous flight simulators, the game arrives with a huge flight manual, full of control details and historical facts about the aircraft used in this part of World War II. Also as with many other flight sims, you get to choose from an impressive array of both fighters and bombers. You also have the choice to fly for either the United States, Britain's RAF, or the mighty Luftwaffe, whose aircraft always seem so boxy compared to the Allies' planes.

You have intercom and R/T speech facilities, which aid you in the search for the enemy and help form a real bond with your flying buddies and wingmen. The engine noises and sound effects are as realistic as you would expect.

The graphics are good (far better than many competitors) and the ground and scenery are especially spectacular - just what you need when you're on a bombing run. The planes handle well, particularly if you've invested in a DirectX compatible joystick, throttle, and rudder pedal array (would it have been cheaper to buy the plane?).

When many games flooding onto the market are based on generic futuristic spacecraft or state-of-the-art jet aircraft, it's a pleasure to find a simulation that is realistic, historic, fun to play, and challenging, as this is.