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Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII

Ubisoft Bucharest · Dec 12, 2006

PC · PS3 · Xbox 360

Teen

About

As a squadron leader, players can fly up to 39 WWII aircraft in both single-player and multiplayer missions. The game features squadron-based combat, in which each artificial intelligence wingman's specialized skill can be used to the pilot's advantage. During the course of the 18-mission campaign, players will evolve along with their wingmen into an ace fighting force. The heroic storyline that follows the evolution of a single squadron and the cinematic presentation create moments reminiscent of classic World War II movies. Pilots fly in close to Germany’s industrial terrain during a bombing raid or emerge from the fog and cloud cover over London to engage the enemy.

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Scores by platform

PC

Critic 7.0 (6 critics) · Gamer 6.6

PlayStation 3

Critic 6.8 (5 critics) · Gamer 7.6

7.2

Xbox 360

Critic 6.5 (8 critics) · Gamer 7.5

7.0

Critic reviews

  • Games Radar+

    Gabe Graziani · Jun 24, 2012

    8.0
    Blazing Angels mixes realistic looks with an arcadey experience that grabs you by your most basic instincts. You don't need the years of training and study it would take to actually be a pilot to appreciate this. It taps into that part of the brain that lives to line targets up in cross-hairs and let go a raging tide of metal and death.
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    Vaughn Smith · Mar 28, 2008

    7.8
    For a game that's a little too easy in places, Ubi Soft gives you enough to play with within that framework. Online or offline co-op, online play and a decently long single player campaign will keep you playing for quite a while.
  • IGN

    Juan Castro · Dec 12, 2006

    7.0
    Also, while the Sixaxis functionality offers an alternate control method, it doesn't really improve the game very much. It's fun to use for a while, but when it comes to accuracy, players will likely opt for the analog sticks.
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    Maria Montoro · Dec 12, 2006

    5.6
    Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII is not for everybody. It is somewhat difficult and it gets progressively harder. The game action is repetitive and it doesn't deliver a great experience overall. I would call it a game for enthusiasts of the genre. The rest should be prepared for frustration and a lot of dust-biting. You may want to give it a rental to make sure it's something you enjoy before you go ahead and drop the sixty bucks.
  • CVG

    Xbox 360 · May 03, 2006

    5.0
    Wins a bronze for dated aerial combat

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