World of Warplanes
World of Warplanes is a free-to-play flight combat massively multiplayer online (MMO) action game by Wargaming, set in the Golden Age of military aviation. The game was released on November 12, 2013, in CIS countries and on November 13, 2013, in North America and in Europe.
What it feels like
Arcade flight combat emphasizes the kinetic rush and thrill of aerial dogfighting.
What it's about
The setting is military aviation with historical aircraft and warfare themes. Set in the Golden Age of military aviation with historical aircraft and periods.
How it plays
Piloting and controlling aircraft is the fundamental mode of play. Aiming and firing aircraft weapons at enemies is the central combat mechanic. Players can customize aircraft with weapons and equipment before entering battles.
How it looks and sounds
The camera follows the player aircraft from behind or above, allowing view of the plane in flight.
How it's structured
The game is explicitly a massively multiplayer online action game where hundreds of players engage in shared aerial combat sessions. PvP combat between player-controlled aircraft is the core gameplay loop and primary objective. Players are organized into teams competing against each other in aerial battles.
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