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Birds of Steel - Xbox 360
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- Over 100 real life planes - Dog fight and dive bomb in actual WW2 planes and rain down terror from above. Determine for yourself which plane is the ultimate bird of prey.
- Navigate through hundreds missions - Embark on 20 historical missions, hundreds of procedural missions scattered throughout 16 different locations. All are inspired by real life campaigns such as Pearl Harbor, Guadalcanal and the battle of Wake Island.
- Pioneering online and multi-player modes for flight sims - Enjoy 4 player co-op or go into the new and unique online ware mode to compete against up to 16 aviators across world. More exciting details to come!
- Key innovations - The finest details are the most critical in the new physics and damage models. Controlling speed is a direct result of effect manipulation of the ailerons, and rudders.
- Fun for all gamers -Multiple levels of realism offer a gameplay experience for gamers of all walks: Simplified, Realistic up to Simulator for the serious flight-sim aficionados.
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Product information
ASIN | B0058VI1SO |
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Release date | March 13, 2012 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #29,213 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #569 in Xbox 360 Games |
Product Dimensions | 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches; 1.6 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Rated | Teen |
Item model number | 083717301318 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 1.6 ounces |
Manufacturer | Konami |
Country of Origin | USA |
Date First Available | March 27, 2010 |
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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.
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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.
Features
- Over 100 real life planes - Dog fight and dive bomb in actual WWII planes and rain down terror from above. Determine for yourself which plane is the ultimate bird of prey.
- Navigate through hundreds of missions - Embark on 20 historical missions, hundreds of procedural missions scattered throughout 16 different locations. All are inspired by real life campaigns such as Pearl Harbor, Guadalcanal and the battle of Wake Island. Reality is reflected using real life maps and actual satellite photos of these areas.
- Pioneering online and multi-player modes for flight sims - Enjoy 4 player co-op or go into the new and unique online war mode to compete against up to 16 aviators across world.
- Key innovations - The finest details are the most critical in the new physics and damage models. Controlling speed is a direct result of effect manipulation of the ailerons, and rudders. Each plane has over 100 hitpoints where each part of the plane has its own health and damage detection.
- Fun for all gamers - Multiple levels of realism offer a gameplay experience for gamers of all walks: Simplified, Realistic up to Simulator for the serious flight-sim aficionados.
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Customers like the quality, graphics and ease of use of the video game. They mention that it teaches you the basics of flying and is a great sim shooter. They appreciate the multiplayer, saying that it works flawlessly. Customers also appreciate the value of the product. However, some customers differ on difficulty level and realism.
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Customers like the quality of the game. They mention that it's fun, realistic, and teaches you the basics of flying. Some say that it is the best WWII air combat game for the 360. Overall, customers find the game great for casual players and those seeking to become an Ace at the highest level.
"...As the title of my review states, its absolutely brilliant!One of the best aspects of this game is its as difficult as you want it to be...." Read more
"Fun to play, great graphics. Realistic design." Read more
"...The combat is fantastic. It's fun, exhilarating, and never a dull moment. Anything could go wrong or you could be the luckiest pilot alive...." Read more
"Had it too long before testing it. The game won't let you proceed from the training mode. Won't load ammo to fire weapon's." Read more
Customers like the graphics in the video game. They mention the planes look realistic, the details are fantastic, and the views are fantastic. Some say the graphics are solid.
"...Each of the planes have a unique feel to them and are rendered in amazing detail. Not to mention, the damage modeling has to be seen to be believed...." Read more
"Fun to play, great graphics. Realistic design." Read more
"Birds of Steel is a great, awesome flight sim.The planes look realistic, the locations are amazing, and the gameplay is good...." Read more
"...The graphics are solid. There are 3 main angles you play with: cockpit view, "virtual cockpit" and an over the shoulder 3rd person point of view...." Read more
Customers find the controls in the game very detailed and simple. They also say the game teaches the basics of flying and has lots of planes and challenges. Customers also mention that the graphics are decent and the controls are pretty awesome.
"...It has various difficulty setting which take it all the way from being easy, to extremely challenging, and I do mean challenging!!..." Read more
"Birds of Steel is a great, awesome flight sim.The planes look realistic, the locations are amazing, and the gameplay is good...." Read more
"...Lots of planes and challenges...." Read more
"...It also seems like you're flying in slow motion. takes forever to get to a battle sometimes and if you set it on simple mode (arcade?)..." Read more
Customers find the multiplayer in the video game works well, has a good concept, and has many ways to play. They also say the game works flawlessly and has s robust multiplayer component. Customers also mention that the mission editor allows them to create their own missions to fly with friends. They mention that 4 players can play co-op or 8 on 8 versus mode, and that there is also a mission replay option.
"...The multiplayer has a variety of co-op and versus modes. You gain experience and points you can use to unlock hundreds of vintage war planes...." Read more
"...game has a ton of replay value with the mission editor, and dynamic campaign options...." Read more
"No scratches, no glitches, nothing. Works perfect!" Read more
"...the multiplayer has a good concept behind it but there just isn't enough players...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the video game software. They mention it's worth their money.
"...this is a great game i really like it. it was worth my money." Read more
"...The best part is the super affordable price. If you like flying combat action get this game as soon as possible!!" Read more
"...It seems to like the xbox system and is worth the price." Read more
"good price, fast shipping. can't use yet till gets updated bye xbox" Read more
Customers are mixed about the difficulty level of the video game. Some mention that it has an average difficulty, while others say that it's a bit difficult at times. They also mention that the learning curve is high and the campaign is long, requiring some patience.
"...I say good because the learning curve is rather steep...." Read more
"...setting which take it all the way from being easy, to extremely challenging, and I do mean challenging!!..." Read more
"...I suppose if I were 12 I'd have it all figured out.There seems a lack of instructions and so I'm "flying blind" and sorting things out slowly..." Read more
"...The simplistic mode makes it easy to pick up and play. You can then progress to Realistic, and Simulator for a real challenge...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the realism of the video game. Some love the realistic mode in the single player mode, with amazing graphics and realistic fights and models. However, others find the simulator mode very difficult and interacting with the game is quite complicated. They also say the controls are overly difficult and the setup procedures are complicated.
"...The combat is tense and exhilarating and the graphics are beautiful...." Read more
"...Simulator mode is very difficult--I found too difficult using the xbox controller...." Read more
"...The combat is fantastic. It's fun, exhilarating, and never a dull moment. Anything could go wrong or you could be the luckiest pilot alive...." Read more
"...the graphics are not that good for a 360 game and interacting with the game is quite complicated...." Read more
Customers find the controls of the video game to be sensitive, hard to get a hang of, and difficult to set up. They also say that controlling your plane is nearly impossible.
"...The controls are really sensitive...." Read more
"...it hard to play it in battle mode because mastering the controls is not an easy task. I think once mastered, it will be her fun to play." Read more
"Campains are pretty short and the controls are hard to get a hang of if using a standard 360 controller" Read more
"Very hard for my grandson to use, controls really sensitive. Could maybe be better if there was a joystick controller to operate it with." Read more
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One of the best aspects of this game is its as difficult as you want it to be. It has various difficulty setting which take it all the way from being easy, to extremely challenging, and I do mean challenging!! The amount of content included is really impressive. Most games pale in comparison. There is campiagn, dynamic campaign, tournaments, versus, events and if that wasn't enough, there is an editor that allows you to make your own missions. Again, most games pale in comparison!
All that being said, its the game itself that really shines. Its just brilliant with everything that you would expect from a great flight simulator. The combat is tense and exhilarating and the graphics are beautiful. Each of the planes have a unique feel to them and are rendered in amazing detail. Not to mention, the damage modeling has to be seen to be believed.This is honestly the best combat oriented flight game I have ever played, BY FAR!! I honesty can't think of another game that I enjoyed this much.
Bottom line - I enjoy writing reviews, but I rarely do so for video games. It really takes an incredible game to motivate me to write a review for it. So the fact that I am even writing this review is a testament to this games quality. The fact that I had this game for over 2 years before actually playing it is a just a crime. This is without question the single best combat flight sim I have ever played on a console, by far. If your looking for a quality combat oriented flight sim....look no further. This is really as good as it gets. I sincerely hope we see a Birds of Steel 2 for Xbox One/PS4 someday soon. It would be a real crime not to have a single sequel for this game.
5 stars and then some!!
The planes look realistic, the locations are amazing, and the gameplay is good. I say good because the learning curve is rather steep. The hardest parts of the game so far seem to be landing the plane and making maneuvers in flight. The controls are really sensitive. I tried to land in a mission once and I tried to align myself with the runway of the carrier, but I moved a little too far to the right and I crashed into the tower of the ship.
The combat is fantastic. It's fun, exhilarating, and never a dull moment. Anything could go wrong or you could be the luckiest pilot alive. Pilots will hound you and won't let up unless you turn the tables on them or one of your allies guns them down. And your allies aren't bad or stupid either. Though, they will focus on THEIR problems and won't seem to back you up sometimes. Combat deals not with just fighters, but actual tactics like dive-bombing, bombing runs, torpedoing ships, focusing on bunkers or enemy hangars or ships. There is actual tactical and strategic planning involved when doing each mission. It's not just "shoot down all the enemy fighters and their position and the mission ends" kind of gameplay. There is actually a reason to take down their fighters, bombers, ships, etc.
The planes are specific to each superpower during WWII- US, Britain, USSR, Germany, and Japan. Each plane has a specific purpose not just some "here's a basic plane that you can replace when a better plane is available". Each plane has a tactical advantage over others even some of the basic planes.
If you can muscle your way through the learning curve this game is perfect.
The multiplayer has a variety of co-op and versus modes. You gain experience and points you can use to unlock hundreds of vintage war planes. Moreover, you can customize your plane with decals and art if you so choose. There is also a very cool mission editor that allows you create your own missions to fly with friends. 4 players can play co-op. Or 8 on 8 versus mode.
The single player mode consists of a historical campaign which is great for letting you get the hang of flying. The simplified mode is a good place to start. Realistic mode makes flying considerably trickier as you will stall a bit more often. Simulator mode is very difficult--I found too difficult using the xbox controller. The idea in simulator mode is to finesse the controls, so you'll never push the thumbstick all the way when turning or dogfighting or else you'll push the machine and your character beyond their limits (ending in a black out or tail spin).
The graphics are solid. There are 3 main angles you play with: cockpit view, "virtual cockpit" and an over the shoulder 3rd person point of view. Personally, I prefer the cockpit view. The enemy aircraft are detailed; however, you have to be VERY close to see those details.
This is a fun flight game. Certainly the best vintage flier on the xbox today. My brother and I each own copies, and I can say we're happy with the value as we've spent hours flying sorties in the Ruhr vally, over Midway, and Wake Island. As of this writing Birds of Steel has offered the first bits of DLC including more missions (Battle of Britain) and more planes. I love to see a company continue to support their games. This game is a great purchase!
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Air to air combat has been a bit hit and miss enjoyment wise for me. It's like there's 100 dots zooming around and it's difficult to experience an actual dogfight. Seems a bit random to be honest.