Combat Wings: Battle of Britain

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"Combat Wings: Battle of Britain" is an aerial combat game set during World War II, where players join the Royal Air Force to defend Britain from the Luftwaffe. With a range of iconic aircraft like the Hurricane, Spitfire, and more, players must hold off the enemy and complete missions to unlock new planes and rewards. The game boasts a detailed damage model, stunning graphics, and both arcade and flight simulator control options, with the possibility to play as either the RAF or the Luftwaffe in multiplayer mode.

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 329 reviews

graphics18 positive mentions

story13 negative mentions

Fun arcade-style aerial combat with decent flying physics and controls.
Historically accurate planes with customization options and multiple camera views.
Works well on modern systems and offers a nostalgic experience for fans of older flight games.

Repetitive missions and voice acting, with limited variety in gameplay.
Poor joystick support and issues with mouse control, especially on multi-monitor setups.
Short campaign length and lack of depth in story and character development.

story
112 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
77%
12%
The game's story is set during WWII, focusing on a British fighter pilot's missions against German forces, but it suffers from a lack of depth and character development, often reducing the narrative to repetitive objectives like "kill all enemy planes." While some players appreciate the straightforward campaign and the consequences of mission performance, many find the dialogue and mission structure monotonous, with limited variety and poorly executed voice acting. Overall, the story provides a basic framework for gameplay but fails to engage players with a compelling narrative or memorable characters.
- “The storyline is surprisingly enjoyable, as you do face consequences for sloppy performance in one mission in the next, and the development of the other pilots alongside you is also quite interesting.”
- “This story frames the simple campaign mode - there are fully voiced segments in between levels, as well as dialogue from your NPC allies during dogfights featuring a surprisingly large cast of characters.”
- “Reasonable storyline - nice touch with the 'leaderboard' and characters - gives more life to the story to see some pilots get promoted or die in action, and for new pilots to join the squadron.”
- “Mind-numbing gameplay, repetitive voice loops, no engaging story or characters.”
- “What isn't fine is the meh story; there is no story or character building beyond 'yay, let's kill the Germans.'”
- “The story is bland and missions don't really offer any challenge.”
graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
54%
7%
Overall, the graphics of the game are considered decent to good for its age, with many reviewers noting that while they may be dated, they still hold up reasonably well compared to contemporary standards. Some players appreciate the visuals, especially given the game's release in 2007, while others point out issues like a limited resolution and a forced 4:3 aspect ratio. Despite some criticisms of the graphics being substandard or mediocre, many agree that the gameplay experience compensates for any visual shortcomings.
- “For a 15-year-old game, the graphics still look pretty good.”
- “The graphics are good for the age of this game.”
- “A brilliant little game, easy to play, good graphics; once you start playing, you just can't stop... love it.”
- “Unfortunately, graphics aged badly, which makes replaying it a cumbersome experience.”
- “The graphics are extremely dated.”
- “The graphics are mediocre, but overall it was a fun aerial combat game.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
61%
12%
The gameplay is characterized as solid yet repetitive, with an arcade-like approach that simplifies controls for accessibility, making it approachable for newcomers to flight simulations. While the mechanics are functional and enjoyable, the lack of narrative depth and the repetitive nature of missions can detract from the overall experience. Players appreciate the good aim mechanics and the option to adjust difficulty, but many feel that the gameplay lacks long-term engagement compared to more simulation-focused titles.
- “Mechanically it's a solid game where you lead your targets, and it even gives you missile and bomb guide video feeds as you fire them.”
- “Surprisingly, cw:bob takes an almost arcade-like approach to the concept, simplifying much of the controls and mechanics down to just the right amount to become easily approachable to those without prior experience with typical serious flying simulations without the gameplay becoming a glorified rail shooter.”
- “The gameplay itself follows the admittedly repetitive, albeit not boring, loop of sending your little squad of 40's RAF stereotypes out to defend against incoming swarms of enemy aircraft of increasing difficulty and intensity in fairly straightforward third-person flying that handles pretty well.”
- “The gameplay is very repetitive; there's barely any hit indicator until the enemies explode, and the German voice acting is ridiculous (yeah, I can tell because I'm German).”
- “Mind-numbing gameplay, repetitive voice loops, no engaging story or characters.”
- “The gameplay is completely arcade and not at all simulation, so if you want a sim, this is not it.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is primarily derived from the amusingly poor voice acting, particularly the exaggerated taunts and reactions of the German fighters, which can elicit genuine laughter. However, the novelty wears off after repeated exposure, leading to a mixed reception regarding its comedic value.
- “It made me laugh so hard I crashed my plane into the water.”
- “The voice acting is usually just passable, but the taunts and freakouts of the German fighters can be humorously bad sometimes.”
- “The voice acting was funny in the beginning of the game, but after hearing the same thing multiple times, it gets old.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent crashes, control glitches, and audio bugs, which detract from the overall experience. Additionally, the outdated visuals and limited screen aspect ratio contribute to a clunky and repetitive gameplay feel.
- “Short, dated, clunky, and buggy.”
- “I played for less than an hour and I had my fair share of crashes, control glitches, and already got bored with repetition.”
- “Goofy voice acting is strong with this one, not to mention buggy sounds and a screen aspect ratio restricted to 4:3.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly noting that while some segments, like the rail shooter missions, start off enjoyable, they quickly become monotonous and poorly executed.
- “It was fun for a few missions, then became tedious and repetitive.”
- “There's also the very rare but tedious and somewhat poorly done rail shooter segment.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game has limited replayability, as missions are short and lack depth, leading to a quick sense of completion without much incentive to revisit them.
- “I doubt you'll see much replay value, though.”
- “Each mission can be finished in around five or ten minutes max, and they don't have very much replay value.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game features a rich narrative that is deeply intertwined with emotional storytelling, highlighted by impactful speeches that resonate with players. This combination of a long history and heartfelt dialogue enhances the overall emotional experience, drawing players into the characters' journeys.
- “The game weaves a long and rich narrative filled with emotional speeches that resonate deeply with the player.”
- “The emotional depth of the story is truly captivating, making every moment feel significant.”
- “I was moved by the heartfelt dialogues and the way the characters express their feelings throughout the game.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game is well-received, with players appreciating the engaging storyline and the meaningful consequences of their performance, which adds depth to the experience. Additionally, the development of fellow pilots enhances the overall narrative, contributing to a more immersive gameplay experience.
- “The storyline is surprisingly enjoyable, as you do face consequences for sloppy performance in one mission in the next, and the development of the other pilots alongside you is also quite interesting.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game has been criticized for being dull and repetitive, with the same soundtrack looping for every mission, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The soundtrack is dull and repetitive, playing the same thing on loop for every mission.”
- “The music lacks variety and fails to enhance the gaming experience.”
- “I found the audio tracks to be uninspired and forgettable.”

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4h Average play time

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