Flying feels dangerous, as if humankind wasn’t meant to be inside a tin can with wings and guns attached to it, let alone using it to wage war in the skies over conflict zones. The flight control systems that lie beneath the hood make for an impressive feel, turning the mere act of controlling your airplane into as much of a challenge as actually completing objectives. G-forces will blacken or redden your screen, which is a nice visual touch that is long overdue on consoles. Planes will shake under the strain of speed and winds, making it hard to aim and lead your targets, while overzealously trying to make turns without regard for aerodynamics and airspeed will see you unceremoniously stall and spiral out of control. Realistic mode is the go-to mode Birds of Steel feels best tailored to, even if it is undeniably hard.
The dedication to such authenticity also impacts the controls and combat mechanics which, depending on what you are looking for in a console flight sim, may put you on either end of the fun spectrum.ĭifficulty is defined by the flight controls, and comes in three variations - Simplified, Realistic, and Simulator - while options for limited fuel and ammo are also at your disposal. Players who look to Birds of Steel for historical authenticity will feel rewarded to say the least. That Gaijin really loves their aircraft comes as no surprise, and they truly deliver in this regard. Gamers can obtain Battle of Britain for 5,99 Euro via PlayStation Network or 480 Microsoft Points via Xbox Live Arcade and The Planes Pack for 4,99 Euro or 400 Microsoft Points.Set during World War II, Birds of Steel offers a huge array of aircraft to unlock and fly, each with their own specific feel, stats, and a high level of interior and exterior detail. This one adds 32,000 lions to the user’s profile allowing the player to unlock further customization options.
These planes can then be used within Birds of Steel’s mission editor, the Dynamic Campaign, and multi-player modes. Planes Pack 1, the second of the releases, adds the Republic Aviation’s P-47 Thunderbolt and a Vought OS2U Kingfisher to the game’s stable of authentically-recreated craft. The DLC also rewards players by adding 42,000 lions to the user’s profile.
The first pack, entitled The Battle of Britain, consists of The Battle of Britain campaign - five pivotal single player missions- three versus maps, mission editor layout and a new Dynamic Campaign. Players of Konami’s Birds of Steel on the Xbox Live Arcade and PSN platforms were today treated to the release two DLC packs featuring the addition of new maps, planes and missions to the air combat title.
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