Wings of Glory

aka: WoG
Moby ID: 2152

DOS version

One of the best WWI flight simulators made for the PC

The Good
Wings of Glory has a superb storyline and voice acting which surpasses that of many games made today. These on-the-ground conversations and plot sequences enhance a great flight simulator, with an at-the-time superior graphics engine, phenominal enemy AI, and a variety of missions featuring dogfighting, rocket attacks against balloons and zeppelins, escort missions, ground strafing, and primitive bombing runs. The plot meshes with the air missions perfectly, and creates a sense of plot and purpose while in the air which is difficult to match even today. With the variety of missions and increasing difficulty of the enemy pilots, the game is fun and engaging from start to finish.

The Bad
Many people may not like the clunky controls of the WWI fighters. All of the planes are difficult to control by even WWII standards, and one has to worry about realistic problems such as gun jams, engine stalling, and wind shear which was not problematic with metal wings. The planes become easier to control and more forgiving as the game progresses, but you are forced to start with a humble Sopwith Pup which makes you realize why so many of them were shot down. This is the one aspect of the game which could ruin it for many.

The Bottom Line
This game is a great WWI flight sim with an engrossing plot and superior gameplay. Though overlooked by many for the Red Baron series, its robust plot and fun combat system make it a sure winner for anyone who loves WWI sims, and for many who love flight sims but haven't had a chance to play this one yet.

by dorlthed (7) on March 19, 2005

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