2009

IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey

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Shooter Simulator Strategy

PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 PlayStation Portable Nintendo DS

Developer: Gaijin Entertainment, DiP Interactive, SME Dynamic Systems

Publisher: 505 Games

Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer

Themes Action

Perspective Third person

Critics Score 77/100 (4 reviews)

Summary

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.