Wings of Honour demo available
Posted by Marcel Klum on 27 September 2003 - 09:19 · 1 comment & 140 views
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#1 Posted by Jstphish on 27 Sep 2003 - 19:44
- Nothing like flight sim, but it isn't bad. I have no idea how this compares to Combat Flight Simulator because I've never played CFS but I imagine CFS is much better.
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Wings of Honour creates a new genre: the flying sim adventure. Set in World War I it allows players to fight and fly a variety of combat aircraft of that period of history.
Combining the intrigue of battle assignments with the thrill of in-your-face action, this dynamic game is a unique mix of both the adventure and flight sim genres. From air battles and breath taking 30 aircraft dog fights to bombing and spy missions Wings of Honour provides the kind of action packed gameplay that is guaranteed to satisfy both flight sim specialists and the wider gaming fraternity.
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