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IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey

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World War II combat flight simulator with campaign and multiplayer modes

The briefing

About this game

IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds Of Prey is a World War II combat flight simulator focused on large-scale aerial combat and ground military operations. Players can fly fighters, attack aircraft, and heavy bombers across campaign missions as the Allies, while multiplayer supports both the Allied and Axis factions.

Key Features

  • Six theatres of war: the Battle of Britain, Stalingrad, Berlin, Sicily, Korsun, and the Battle of the Bulge.
  • Real-time aircraft damage, including visible wing holes and trail lines during dogfights.
  • Detailed landscapes that show ground support actions.
  • Hundreds of aircraft participating in air battles.

Released in 2009, the game is available on Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Sony PSP, and Xbox 360.