Wings of Prey

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Release Date: December 25, 2009

Simulation, World War II, Planes, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Internet, LAN

Wings of Prey is an air simulator set in the realities of World War II, produced by Gaijin Entertainment, a company specializing in this genre of games. Players can sit at the helm of the most famous fighters and bombers of that period. The creators took care to reproduce the details of individual machines, but also to present a realistic representation of air battles.

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Wings of Prey is based around the large-scale aerial combat and ground military operations of World War II. Players can participate in some of the war’s most famous battles piloting fighters, battle planes and bombers across a range of thrilling missions. There are six theatres of war to engage in – The Battle of Britain, Stalingrad, Ardennes, Berlin, Sicily and Korsun' representing the main airborne battles of World War II in Europe.

“Wings of Prey” also boasts an all new damage effects engine as well as advanced environmental visuals enriching the game play. “Wings of Prey” features hundreds of airplanes taking part in air battles. The unique environmental engine also produces highly detailed, realistic landscapes that allow players to see breathtaking ground support actions.

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Game features:

Authentic World War atmosphere: Cutting edge technologies with highly detailed visuals bring the epic battles to life;

Engage in more than 50 missions from famous historical battles over Eastern and Western Europe;

Historically accurate aircrafts: Experience over 40 planes including fighters, battle planes and bombers. Learn to master Spitfire, Mustang, Messerschmitt and many more;

Flexible difficulty level system: from arcade to realistic simulation;

Downloadable content support: more planes and missions are coming next year;

Support of 6-DOF TrackIR, TripleHead2Go, Saitek and Thrustmaster joysticks, mouse and voice headsets;

Thrilling multiplayer: 4 game modes to choose; VoIP, lobby game system, leaderboards, friends lists, join-in-progress and host migration features provide great experience;

Realistic sound effects and original music from Jeremy Soule

Platforms:

PC Windows

Developer: Gaijin Entertainment

Publisher: Fulqrum Games / 1C Entertainment

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Wings of Prey Game Series

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Wings of Prey Video Game:

PC / Windows

Recommended System Requirements:
Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB (GTS 250 or better), 10 GB HDD, Windows XP/Vista/7.

Expansions

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Wings of Prey: Wings of Luftwaffe

Expansion

April 7, 2010

Simulation

Wings of Prey: Wings of Luftwaffe is the first addition to the Wings of Prey air simulator by Gaijin Entertainment. Players have the opportunity to play the role of German pilots participating in the World War II heavenly battles over Great Britain, the Soviet Union, Belgium and Sicily. Enlargement was published in Poland as part of Wings of Prey: Platinium Edition.

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Wings of Prey: Wings of Luftwaffe

Ratings

Game Ratings for Wings of Prey Video Game.

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All Reviews: Mixed (724)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

Enjoyable Gameplay: Many users appreciate the core gameplay, describing it as a well-refined and enjoyable "simcade" experience for World War II dogfighting. The flight mechanics are considered good, especially with a joystick.
Nostalgic Value: The game has stood the test of time for some players, who fondly remember it from its original release and find it still enjoyable.
Graphics and Immersion: Some users mention that the terrain and landscape modeling, as well as the rendering of clouds and skies, still hold charm and are immersive.
Compatibility with Steam Deck: A few reviews highlight that the game runs well on the Steam Deck once properly set up.

The main cons of the game

Technical Issues: Many users report significant problems with launching the game and experiencing crashes. Issues with the yuPlay client and activation limits are particularly frustrating.
Lack of Support: The game is noted to have been abandoned by the developer, leading to a lack of updates and support for modern systems.
DLC Problems: Users express dissatisfaction with the downloadable content (DLC), which often does not work due to required activation on a now-defunct website.
Multiplayer Functionality: The multiplayer feature is no longer operational, which detracts from the overall experience for some players.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

Modern Compatibility: Users note that the game does not run reliably on modern hardware, which is a significant drawback for new players.
DLC Functionality: The inability to access or activate DLC due to outdated requirements is a common complaint.
Online Features: The lack of functioning online multiplayer and the forced login to yuPlay, which is often annoying, are seen as negative aspects.
Pacific War Content: Some players wish the game included more content, specifically related to the Pacific theater of WWII.

Summary

Overall, while "Wings of Prey" has its strengths in gameplay and nostalgia, significant technical issues and a lack of modern support greatly affect user satisfaction.

Summary generated on: October 28, 2025

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