Combat Wings
- May 4, 2020
- City Interactive S.A.
Get on Steam"Combat Wings" is a thrilling WW2 air combat game set in the Battle of Midway. Take to the skies in various fighter, bomber, and reconnaissance planes, engage in intense dogfights, and stop the Japanese attack as a pilot and a ground AA gunner. Your efforts will determine the outcome of this critical Pacific battle.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and simple arcade-style flying experience, making it accessible for beginners.
- Graphics are impressive for its time, with nice visual effects like changing cockpit lighting and detailed destruction of enemy aircraft.
- The campaign features a variety of missions and aircraft, providing some enjoyable moments for WWII enthusiasts.
- The controls are poorly designed, limited to mouse and keyboard only, making gameplay frustrating for those used to joysticks or controllers.
- There are significant bugs and mission scripting issues, including game-breaking scenarios that prevent progression.
- The writing and voice acting are subpar, with cultural inaccuracies and immersion-breaking dialogue that detracts from the overall experience.
- story23 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The story of the game revolves around the World War II campaign during the Battle of Midway, featuring a series of 21 missions that allow players to engage in various roles, such as pilot or gunner. While the narrative is set against a historically significant backdrop, players note that mission scripting issues and repetitive gameplay detract from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, the setting and the challenge of the missions are appreciated by those who enjoy the Pacific front of WWII.
“Once you've done that, you get an arcade flight game where you are part of the US Navy's World War II campaign around Midway in April through June 1942, and you get to play as a pilot or gunner in about 20 or so missions.”
“I always like seeing the Pacific front in World War II games; the Midway story is one of my favorites to follow, so this game was a treat.”
“There are 21 missions all around the Battle of Midway era in WWII, so no P-51 Mustangs.”
“The story here is on the level of Hiroshima at 8:16 AM on August 6, 1945.”
“There are problems with the mission scripting.”
“What is pretty strange is being asked to press ESC at the end of each mission. Couldn't they have either made me do a landing or just ended the mission without the need for me to press the button when all targets that need to be destroyed are dead.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of Combat Wings, while dated due to the game's mid-2000s release, are noted to be impressive for their time, featuring beautiful cockpit lighting and appealing sunrises and water effects. However, the overall quality varies, with some elements described as merely decent or "meh."
“Graphics can be gorgeous, as cockpit lighting does change depending on the angle of the sun.”
“A fun quick game with arcade style dog fighting and decent graphics.”
“The graphics go from meh to decent; particularly the sunrises and the water are nice to look at.”
“The graphics go from mediocre to decent; particularly, the sunrises and the water are nice to look at.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received criticism for its repetitive and uninspired soundtrack, which fails to capture the epic feel typical of the WWII genre. Additionally, the voice acting, particularly from the character providing orders, detracts from the overall immersion, as it feels more suited for a radio DJ than a wartime scenario.
“In a genre (WWII) that's full of epic music all over (if you ever played any Medal of Honor game on a PS1, you know what I'm talking about).”
“The only thing I don't like is the soundtrack.”
“It's always the same lame song over and over.”
“Whenever the guy opens his mouth, I expect him to announce a pop song and not bark orders at me; it's seriously immersion-breaking.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely derived from the unintentional comedic effect of the American voice actor's accent, particularly during intense moments, which adds a layer of absurdity to the dialogue. Phrases like "kill all the Japanese planes!" contribute to this humor, making it both amusing and memorable for players.
“The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever writing that keeps you laughing throughout the adventure.”
“I love how the game balances serious moments with hilarious dialogue that catches you off guard.”
“The quirky characters and their ridiculous antics had me in stitches; it's a refreshing take on the genre.”
