Nations: WWII Fighter Command PC CD combat flight air plane simulation war game! Type: Game Platform: Windows Publisher: Psygnosis Released: 1999 Media: CD Nations: WWII Fighter Command simulates combat flight on several fronts during WWII. It features replicated cockpits from combat aircraft belonging to the American, British and German air forces and bases gameplay on 45 historically accurate missions that took place between the years 1939-1945. In addition to the 12 major combat fighters offered during gameplay (four each from America, Germany and Great Britain), another 22 are featured including four from Italy. The main dozen aircraft have extensive documentation in the manual that covers such information as dimensions, powerplant, armament, specifications, names and nicknames, performance specifications and range. A picture of each cockpit layout is provided with specific explanations for usable gauges, levers and their functions.Tactics of air warfare are covered in considerable depth and include topics pertaining to positioning, deflection shooting, speed and altitude, maneuverability and specific battles. The manual also covers flight basics in detail including forces, angles of attack, views, take-off, landing and turning conventions, climbing and diving, weaponry usage, radio communications and maps. Specific modes in Nations: WWII Fighter Command include single-player missions, training, instant action and multi-player action for up to 16 players over a LAN or the Internet. Mission types (instant action) encompass one-on-one, squadron duels, bomber escorts and interceptions, fighter interceptions, opportunity targeting, anti-shipping strikes, ground targets, surprise ambushes and scrambles. There are three campaigns in the game featuring 15 historically researched missions each for the American, German and British air forces with three options for difficulty. After creation of your onscreen pilot, the game tracks uncompleted missions, offers mission briefings, replay of movie sequences, completed missions, medals earned, mission replay, commendations and rank progression (USA: Lieutenant, Captain, Major; Germany: Ober Leutnant, Hauptmanm, Major; Great Britain: Flying Officer, Flight Lieutenant, Squadron Leader). Relive the glory days of combat flight during WWII in Nations: WWII Fighter Command.For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
