| Rise Of Flight is the latest in a long list of PC Flight Simulators featuring air combat over the Western Front during the First World War. Together with the Battle of Britain this era is known as 'the pinnacle of aerial combat'. The best pilots from both sides met in the sky, they were matched equally with machines & conditions not favoring either party. Nothing but the pilot's skill determined the outcome. Flight Simulator fans have always appreciated the simplicity of the aircraft & weapons of this period which allowed the pilots to focus on the dog fight and not on the systems.
The best known aircraft of 1917 & 1918 are included (Albatros D5, Fokker Dr.7, DFW C5, Brequet Bre14, Nieuport Nie17, Nieuport Nie28, Spad S13, Royal Air Factory SE5) and each one modeled in great detail and the simulation of the engines & weapons being highly realistic. The world around you is far from being a static backdrop to your flights. Over 125.000 km2 of highly realistic terrain (including Lille, Cambrai, Reims and Verdun) complemented with a sophisticated weather model, which creates a perfect stage from where you will engage the enemy. On the ground you will see the tanks rolling towards the enemy and the trains & trucks that supply to the front line. The front line is marked with trenches, explosions and is a dangerous area because of the anti-aircraft.
After completing the training flights you can also fly a single mission to perfect your skills. The career mode is the next logical step and you will join a squadron and participate in one of several campaigns. Of course an advanced mission builder is included so you can make your own mission and share them with your friends. If you so desire you can fight other pilots on the internet or join one of the many virtual squadrons. | |
