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08 June 2007
Entertaining, but NOT a flight simulator
5 of 9 found this helpful I am very skeptical of games that claim to be an aircraft simulation.
Blazing Angels is somewhat entertaining and provides some information to WWII from an American pilot's standpoint. Some historical facts, but definitely not a history tutorial.
The sixaxis motion control is very refreshing to the typical console game-based flight "simulation" game. Sony definitely dropped the ball when removing the rumble feedback in the controller. This was a major loss in my opinion. The wireless/bluetooth feature is nice, however.
The storyline of Blazing Angels keeps you going and will engulf you into the feeling of an American pilot in WWII, but this is quickly watered-down when the action begins.
The game is exactly that - a game. This is not realistic in physics based aircraft motion - it's better than nothing, but not close to the real thing at all. The controller does help out in trying to pull you into the game and the fast-paced action of piloting some of the finest aircraft ever developed - even in today's high-tech jet world.
This game is great if you just want to turn on the PS3, jump into the action and play a flight game, shoot down some bad guys, and then turn it off to interact with the real world. But to REALLY get into the feel of flight simulation, a PC-based flight simulator game is best. With that, you have more control over the aircraft, its systems, and a slew of weapons. Real weapons aren't fired or released with one push of a button, by the way. An offshoot of Jane's All the World Aircraft had a company (it's no longer) that produced some of the most realistic and stunningly graphical simulator games. I guess that was too much for today's gamer that wants to just play an arcade game.
Online play is better than most games, but the interface really needs some work. Searching for others to play can be frustrating, but it can be done. Once in a game, whether it's a versus or a co-op game, it is fun. The many different types of games in the online play is a bit much, but it does provide choices for different types of gamers.
So, if you like arcade flight games, then this is the game for you. You'll love the sixaxis controller and the graphics of this game. If you're into realism and the true feeling of flight, then this is not for you. I rate this game BELOW AVERAGE because I expect realism in a flight game. This game just skirts above the POOR rating because some of the online play is fun. Playing against other real people online is always more fun than playing the main game by yourself.