Catscan93 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 From the makers of IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey, comes Birds of Steel, a combat simulator featuring some of the most pivotal air battles of World War II, including the battle of Midway, Guadalcanal, Coral Sea, the historic attack on Pearl Harbour, the Mediterranean Maltese island and more. Birds of Steel offers 20 historical and a wealth of fictitious missions, spanning eight world-famous campaigns, and users are given access to over 100 famous planes from the entire axis and allied forces rosters. A number of planes ideal for each campaign can be selected, and have been faithfully recreated in terms of handling, capabilities and weaponry. The classic Spitfire, P-51D Mustangs, and Messerschmidt 109 are all lined up for combat, as players opt to player opt to fight for the Allies, Japanese or Axis forces. Birds of Steel also enjoys a huge online element. Players can support co-op missions alongside friends, or enter massive multi-player online dogfights to see who owns the skies. Being a massive WW2 aircraft nerd, I loved Birds of Prey, so much so that I was willing to put up with a massive grind for the platinum, so a sequel using a similar game engine but set in the pacific is exactly what I was wishing for after finishing the first game. The game currently set for an early 2012 release, so here's a few images to whet your appetite: http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/117/1173824/birds-of-steel-20110607053836200_640w.jpg http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/117/1173824/birds-of-steel-20110607053810670_640w.jpg http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/117/1170681/birds-of-steel-20110525011319067_640w.jpg http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/117/1170681/birds-of-steel-20110525011314864_640w.jpg http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/117/1170681/birds-of-steel-20110525011323645_640w.jpg http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/117/1173824/birds-of-steel-20110607053825795_640w.jpg http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/117/1173824/birds-of-steel-20110607053818107_640w.jpg Looks good, no? With the series' previous Pacific Fighters game set in the same era, and the fantastic Birds of Prey on consoles, it's set to be a great game. But what are your thoughts? Interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shika Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 (edited) Never heard this was coming out, but I will definitely check this out may have to wait a couple months depending on if it releases near some bigger titles, but I doubt they will make the platinum as hard as BOP's Ace Combat was a big let down so I'm itching for a new flight game Edited October 31, 2011 by Shika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alun56 Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 O M G yes. LOVED il2. it was the best flying game ive played (game play and realism) so much to do and explore and getting hold of the beast that was the B17 just made me wasnt to platinum the game to death. I normally sell a game straight after platting it, but Il2 i kept going back to. This one looks mint too, if its the same engine and same style of play with missions and dogfights with good online mp - i will get it for definite! many other games try to be good flight sims/arcade, but hawx, secret wars, ace combat were all very disappointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjfan97 Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 I'm intrigued but I thought it was going to be a game were you're a bird and you poop on people. Nevertheless, a world-war 2 flight simulation sounds good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four_2113 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 After seeing the gameplay on Quore, I'm very interested in this... But alas the Vita, Twisted Metal, SSX and possibly Bianary Domain will have my gaming plate full... Not to mention the backlog. But will def be in my queue by June! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aruberikku Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Looks fantastic Finally I'll be able to climb back in the cockpit of my precious Zero fighter. I just hope the platinum won't contain as much online trophies as Birds of Prey though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuapoPogi Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I'll wait to find out if it is a hard Platinum before I decide if I am going to buy it. GuapoPogi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansussex Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 hey alun 56 and guapopogi, hell yeah interested in this and combat wings, i am a vet of air conflict secret wars, heros over europe and il 2 sturmovik cant wait for this!!! and after poor show online with air conflict i am going to try to afford them on release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkestSoulX21 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Going to be renting this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronpooh Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Have them pre-ordered already! Though my usual retailer have the date as 31 March so have to check with them again as it seems other retailer has it already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Pigly_Hogswine Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I'm interested but not convinced on the MP side of things. That's the problem with niche interest games: the MP is either dead, or only full of 'the elite' people you don't stand a chance against. I'm a bit torn on this. Have loved old flight games ever since I first played SWOTL waaaaay back in the early 90s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aruberikku Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 (edited) I'm interested but not convinced on the MP side of things. That's the problem with niche interest games: the MP is either dead, or only full of 'the elite' people you don't stand a chance against. When you play online you can actually add bots to your game if not enough other people are playing. Even with bots you should still be able to rank up, unlock stuff and earn trophies. But you will need at least 1 human player on each team. Edited March 18, 2012 by Aruberikku Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roperious Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Got my copy about 30 min ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aruberikku Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Got my copy about 30 min ago! Lucky you! I've been looking and asking around town all day, but nobody has it here. One of the stores ordered 2, which should arrive tomorrow. I've been having this bad feeling the last couple of days and it seems like I was right, lots of people are having trouble finding a copy. I hope I'll be able to get my copy tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roperious Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Lucky you! I've been looking and asking around town all day, but nobody has it here. One of the stores ordered 2, which should arrive tomorrow. I've been having this bad feeling the last couple of days and it seems like I was right, lots of people are having trouble finding a copy. I hope I'll be able to get my copy tomorrow. I was the same way the last couple of days. Was at a Future Shop, they had none, none in transit and none in the warehouse. Went across the street to EB and they had one copy out back. What a fluke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undertaker Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 lol i guess im lucky, i found a copy with the first local shop i went to... gotta play it now peeps cya xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuapoPogi Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 All of the Gamestops around me had it but they only had 1 copy each which meant that it they were all open. I usually will not buy any opend games but I could not find it anywhere else. Fye does not stock it, Best Buy only carries it for X-Box, Target does not stock it, and Walmart only carries it online. I ended buying it from the fist Gamestop I tired on my second trip. I probably won't play it until I get the last seven trophies I need for 100% on Red Dead Redemption, or at least four of those seven. GuapoPogi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aruberikku Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Finally got my copy!!! Installing as we speak. Actually ordered a copy yesterday from another country, since I couldn't find a copy here anywhere. They mailed it the same day, but today it finally appeared in stores here... So I couldn't resist and now I have 2 copies... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronpooh Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 My copy got delivered today and I went on to play. There's a learning curve which could be a little challenging. Spent some time playing the tutorial trying to land the plane but still can't After several attempts I just went on to play the first mission. Love the cut scene, very nicely done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kargorath Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I'm definitely interested after reading some great reviews of it. But, I'd like to see a guide first to see what I'm letting myself in for in terms of the platinum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfree7 Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Fighter plane fighting. Hmmm. Interesting. Might buy it used. Not moved to buy new with info and videos so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Doctor337 Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I'll wait to find out if it is a hard Platinum before I decide if I am going to buy it. GuapoPogi Agreed - but I am definitely very interested in this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snackytreats Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 this is certainly not a hard platinum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Doctor337 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 this is certainly not a hard platinum. nice - looks sweet. Msg me if you want to boost online trophies together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirokurou Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Played it back when it was "Ил-2 Штурмовик" back on the PC... Good to see the Russian game-dev industry not completely dead... Even if under Konami. Definitely interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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