IL-2: Sturmovik: Birds of Prey brings the hit flight game IL2-Sturmovik to console owners for the first time, with all new graphics, missions, physics and planes. The game includes large-scale aerial combat and ground based military operations from World War II. Players will participate in some of the war's most famous battles piloting fighters, battle planes and heavy bombers across a range of thrilling missions.
There are five areas of war to engage in -- The Battle of Britain, Stalingrad, Berlin, Sicily and Korsun' representing the main airborne battles of World War II in Europe. As well as advanced environmental visuals enriching the game play, IL-2 also boasts an all new damage effects engine. Players can see real time damage to the aircraft such as holes in the wings and trail lines during dog fights. Hundreds of airplanes will take part in air battle in IL-2: Sturmovik: Birds of Prey and the unique environmental engine produces highly detailed, realistic landscapes that allows players to see breathtaking ground support actions. The difficulty levels will range from arcade to simulation.
IL-2 is a name that a lot of console gamers probably aren't that familiar with, but that'll likely change when IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey releases this year on PS3 and 360. The PC version was known for its hardcore simulator elements, and has been a fan favorite for enthusiasts of WW2 combat aviation. The console version retains many of these simulator elements (if you want them), but also introduces an Arcade difficulty that allows more casual players who are just looking for a fun air combat game to enter into the fray as well.
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Release Region: United States
Release Date: September 8, 2009
Publisher: 505 Games
T for Teen Mild Language, Violence
Release Region: United Kingdom
Release Date: September 4, 2009
Publisher: 505 Games
Release Region: Australia
Release Date: September 3, 2009
Publisher: 505 Games
Also available on: PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360
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