Description:Battle of Britain bears the History Channel license, but it's actually the venerable Warbirds III engine with a number of features tailored to beginning pilots. Even though the game is entitled "Battle of Britain," you'll perform your training missions in a P-38 Lightning. That shouldn't be a problem for anyone but the most Battle of Britain bears the History Channel license, but it's actually the venerable Warbirds III engine with a number of features tailored to beginning pilots. Even though the game is entitled "Battle of Britain," you'll perform your training missions in a P-38 Lightning. That shouldn't be a problem for anyone but the most hardcore of pilots. What's more notable is that, in addition to the tutorials, there are some demonstrations of common maneuvers like the Immelman, yo-yo, and barrel roll, which show players what is involved and explain their tactical significance. It's useful, and fleshing these out into a full-fledged combat flight school would probably have been even more helpful. As the game stands, novice pilots will get some benefit from the tutorials, but they'll get even more from the autoflight feature, which is the game's most interesting aid.... (more)(less)
Manufacturer : Activision Release date : 5 December 2003 EAN: 0047875317857 UPC: 047875317857
"Dec. 2003 - Activision
Based on the WarBirds III engine, this simulation funded by The History Channel revolves around the Battle of Britain in 1940."