Wings of Glory
- July 21, 2022
- Dire Wolf
Get on SteamIn Wings of Glory, players engage in thrilling World War I aerial combat, piloting biplanes and selecting maneuvers to outmaneuver opponents. Each round, players choose three maneuvers and reveal them simultaneously, aiming to catch enemies in their firing arc while avoiding collisions. With special mission objectives and dynamic plane damage, Wings of Glory delivers a captivating and strategic tabletop experience.
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Reviews
- Faithful adaptation of the Wings of Glory tabletop game, capturing its mechanics and gameplay.
- Enjoyable and easy to learn, with a good user interface and nice graphics.
- Offers fun dogfighting scenarios and a variety of mission types, making it engaging for players.
- Lacks a campaign mode and has limited aircraft options, leading to reduced replayability.
- Online multiplayer is nearly dead, and there are concerns about the game being treated as abandonware by the developers.
- The playing area is small, which can make gameplay frustrating and limit tactical options.
- story11 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's story is centered around the player's experience as a pilot during World War I, where they engage in various mission types such as dogfights, reconnaissance, and bombing. Players create a personal narrative by logging their missions, outcomes, and the fate of their pilots, which adds depth to the gameplay as they navigate the challenges and progress in their careers. This narrative-driven approach allows for a unique storytelling experience shaped by the player's choices and experiences in the air.
“In June 1918, the enemy began flying DR-1s… and 'your' story as a pilot in the First World War is being built: May 1918 - a 'bad day, eh?', your wingmen were shot down, you, with the plane hit, find yourself alone against two triplanes... 'run, run!' - better to run away from the battle, survive and fight another day.”
“It's actually a 'narrative creation' game: you take on the role of a pilot, with a name, squadron, choose a specific plane, and write down the results of 'your' day-to-day missions.”
“In June 1918, the enemy began flying DR-1s… and 'your' story as a pilot in the First World War is being built: May 1918 - a 'bad day, eh?', your wingman was shot down, you, with the plane hit, find yourself alone against two triplanes... 'run, run!' - better to run away from the battle, survive and fight another day.”
“And so, you fly, day after day, fighting, surviving, creating your story in your 'logbook'.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are highly praised for their quality and immersive representation, effectively capturing the feel of a WW1 miniatures game. Users report no bugs and commend the visuals as a standout feature, enhancing the overall gameplay experience across various combat scenarios. The combination of impressive graphics, sound, and smooth performance contributes to a strong sense of immersion and enjoyment.
“No bugs, nice graphics representation of the game.”
“The sound effects, music, and graphics are wonderful and immerse you in the digital action.”
“Graphics, sound, smoothness, respect to its heritage, all of it is a big win for me.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is tile-based and requires strategic thinking, particularly in understanding each plane's capabilities, making it well-suited for turn-based combat. The user interface is clear and effectively conveys the underlying mechanics, enhancing the experience of this video game adaptation of a board game, which introduces new features and modes. Overall, the mechanics are solid and well-executed, providing an engaging gameplay experience.
“Great mechanics: the wego turn-based system is excellent for plane-vs-plane fights.”
“This is basically a video game adaptation of the board game, and it was executed well, plus the new features they added to the game, like different game modes and mechanics.”
“Tile-based gameplay (think three moves ahead) and a solid understanding of each plane's capabilities is required.”
“The gameplay is fine.”
“This is basically a video game adaptation of the board game, and it was executed well, plus the new features they added to the game like different game modes and mechanics.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Many users feel that the game lacks significant replayability, as the solo content can be completed quickly, leaving little incentive to revisit it without additional content or expansions. While enjoyable, the game's brevity and limited replay options have led to concerns about its overall value.
“Without any of this add-on stuff, you'll play through all the solo content pretty quickly, and then it leaves you with not much replayability.”
“It's a fun game, but it's way too short with not much replayability as it is for the price.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game's stability is a mixed bag; while some improvements have been noted, it still suffers from frequent freezes and lacks a campaign mode, leading to a less than optimal online experience.
“Online is a little buggy, but it's getting better.”
“Fails basic functionality: freezes up too often, no campaign mode, and other issues.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for enhancing the immersive experience, complementing the sound effects and graphics effectively. Reviewers appreciate its ability to capture the atmosphere of the WW1 miniatures game, contributing positively to both solo and multiplayer modes. Overall, the audio elements are considered a strong aspect of the game's appeal.
“The sound effects, music, and graphics are wonderful and immerse you in the digital action.”
