Wings of Prey

62%
Game Brain Score Based on 754 reviews
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  • graphics
  • gameplay
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"Wings of Prey" is a WW2 combat flight simulator, putting players in the cockpit of various aircraft across iconic battles. It features realistic flight physics, immersive graphics, and both single-player and multiplayer modes. Players can participate in large-scale aerial dogfights, bombing missions, and more. Reference: Fact )

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62%
Audience ScoreBased on 754 reviews
graphics80 positive mentions
story18 negative mentions
  • Great graphics and immersive gameplay, especially for a game released in 2009.
  • Offers a good balance between arcade and simulation modes, making it accessible for both casual and hardcore players.
  • The single-player campaign is engaging with a variety of missions and aircraft to fly.
  • The game is plagued by severe DRM issues, requiring a defunct YuPlay account that makes it nearly unplayable.
  • Multiplayer functionality is non-existent, and many users report technical issues that prevent the game from launching or running properly.
  • Controls can be overly complicated, especially for those without a joystick, leading to a frustrating experience.
  • story140 mentions

    The game's story aspect is primarily mission-based, featuring a substantial single-player campaign with 20 missions and numerous additional single missions, but it lacks a cohesive narrative. While the missions offer variety and can be engaging, many players find them frustratingly difficult or poorly designed, with numerous bugs and crashes that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game provides a realistic atmosphere and enjoyable gameplay, but suffers from significant mission design flaws and technical issues.

    • “The campaign is quite fun and engaging, and there are a fair amount of missions to progress through.”
    • “Wings of Prey is a WWII flight sim where you can play a variety of singular missions as well as a proper single-player campaign.”
    • “The single-player content is still worth playing through and offers some nice varied missions.”
    • “There is no story or that kind of stuff, which is a pity.”
    • “A cool game at first, but ultimately it runs into a progression brick wall during a certain Stalingrad mission that was just impossible for me to beat no matter how hard I tried.”
    • “A warning though, you won't be able to finish the game as the last few missions are completely bugged and broken.”
  • graphics112 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users noting their impressive quality even years after its release in 2009. Players highlight the stunning visuals, realistic physics, and smooth performance, which contribute to an immersive experience, particularly during intense combat scenarios. While some critiques mention minor issues with realism, the overall consensus is that the graphics are a standout feature, making the game visually appealing and enjoyable for both casual and experienced players.

    • “The graphics are really impressive considering it was released in 2009, and runs incredibly smoothly.”
    • “The graphics for Wings of Prey are absolutely spectacular--very impressive.”
    • “From breathtaking graphics to insane realism, if you're a flight sim fan or a WWII fan or both like me, this game is a must-own.”
    • “Tries to fix graphics and stuff because the game looks horrible on medium.”
    • “Although I wish that graphics were rendered to be slightly more realistic (ground isn't rendered at times, bad quality, clouds are static and non-immersive), Wings of Prey is still a well-designed game suitable for all levels of flight combat simulation.”
    • “Wings of Prey is a graphical upgrade over IL-2 Sturmovik (albeit neither a sequel to that game nor made by the same developer), but lacks the breadth of content, realism, and general appeal of that definitive flight simulator.”
  • gameplay46 mentions

    The gameplay is widely praised for its combination of great graphics, immersive experiences, and a solid core that caters to both casual and simulation players. With a single-player campaign featuring 20 missions and various difficulty settings, players can enjoy a fun and addictive arcade-style experience, although some have noted frustrations with controls and multiplayer performance. Overall, the game offers a rich and detailed environment, making it appealing for both novice and veteran pilots alike.

    • “It has an incredible campaign, sweet graphics, and a really fun gameplay style.”
    • “One of the few 'air combat' games that offers a range of handling characteristics, conforming to both the pick-up-and-play style and the simulation expert style, while still pulling off an extremely solid core gameplay experience.”
    • “Truly a beautiful game, with very solid gameplay, and plenty of options to suit novice pilots and flight sim veterans alike.”
    • “So far I have yet to notice a difference in gameplay.”
    • “So far I am loving this game, basically to me it's a single player version of War Thunder and that's what I've been looking for. For now, I'm playing with a mouse and keyboard and it does have its frustrating moments, but soon I'll get a joystick and hopefully it makes the gameplay much better.”
    • “Not sure why it's showing 65 hours of gameplay. Definitely lost my patience sooner than that.”
  • humor8 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by users who find the absurdity of its DRM issues and the comparison to War Thunder amusing, despite the frustrations it brings. Many reviews reflect a comedic take on the game's challenges, making light of the difficulties in launching and learning the game. Overall, the humor serves as a coping mechanism for players dealing with technical issues.

    • “It's also a great substitute for War Thunder while Gaijin fixes (or doesn't fix) their ass-backwards, hilariously broken anti-cheat.”
    • “Reviews are so funny, people complain about not being able to play the game anymore due to DRM.”
    • “Funny, but a pain in the arse to launch and learn.”
  • stability6 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs affecting gameplay, including incomplete or unfinishable missions. While the visuals are praised, the overall experience is marred by these persistent technical problems.

    • “Honestly, it looks very nice, but it's pretty buggy and barebones.”
    • “Buggy pile of crap.”
    • “Buggy missions that don't end or can't be completed.”
  • atmosphere6 mentions

    The game effectively recreates a vibrant World War II atmosphere with impressive graphics and engaging sound design, including realistic engine noises and wind effects. While the gameplay is arcade-style and not as unforgiving as more realistic simulators, it still delivers a fun and immersive experience through its well-crafted environments and enjoyable combat.

    • “It is a nice arcade World War II dogfight sim, easy to learn. It is not unforgiving nor as realistic as IL-2, but the combats are fun, the graphics are awesome, and it does a good job of recreating the places and atmosphere.”
    • “While the missions are kind of the same; i.e., shooting down planes and bombing, it has a very realistic atmosphere.”
    • “While the missions are kind of the same; i.e., shooting down planes, bombing; it has a very realistic atmosphere.”
    • “Music and sound effects also add a lot to the atmosphere with appropriate engine sounds and wind swooshes.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game is widely criticized for being poorly optimized, with multiple users expressing frustration and calling for improvements.

    • “Poorly optimized, fix your game.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music and sound effects significantly enhance the game's atmosphere, featuring fitting engine sounds and wind swooshes that contribute to an immersive experience.

    • “Music and sound effects also add a lot to the atmosphere with appropriate engine sounds and wind swooshes.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the limited multiplayer co-op options tied to the DLC "Wings of Luftwaffe," which complicates the online experience.

    • “Multiplayer co-op is only limited to the DLC Wings of Luftwaffe, and the whole process of getting online is absolutely tedious.”
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Play time

51hMedian play time
95hAverage play time
9-300hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 8 analyzed playthroughs

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