Even the slightest nudge to the side at the wrong time can lead to a complete loss of control and a seemingly inevitable drop towards death. Meanwhile, the Simulator option may offer exactly what the “hardcore” crowd is looking for, but feels made for flightstick and throttle controls rather than a gamepad. The caveat of the distinction between the different control difficulties is that most players who are more casual fans of the genre will stick to the Simplified scheme, rendering most of the game a rather boring and unimpressive chore. Try to make a dive-bomb run on Simulator, and you’ll even need to extend the air-brakes to control your speed lest the stress of aerodynamic physics turns your plane into a heap of metal, crashing to the Earth below. Flying feels dangerous, as if humankind wasn’t meant to be inside a tin can with wings and guns attached to it, let alone using it to wage war in the skies over conflict zones. The flight control systems that lie beneath the hood make for an impressive feel, turning the mere act of controlling your airplane into as much of a challenge as actually completing objectives. G-forces will blacken or redden your screen, which is a nice visual touch that is long overdue on consoles. Planes will shake under the strain of speed and winds, making it hard to aim and lead your targets, while overzealously trying to make turns without regard for aerodynamics and airspeed will see you unceremoniously stall and spiral out of control. Realistic mode is the go-to mode Birds of Steel feels best tailored to, even if it is undeniably hard. The dedication to such authenticity also impacts the controls and combat mechanics which, depending on what you are looking for in a console flight sim, may put you on either end of the fun spectrum.ĭifficulty is defined by the flight controls, and comes in three variations - Simplified, Realistic, and Simulator - while options for limited fuel and ammo are also at your disposal. Players who look to Birds of Steel for historical authenticity will feel rewarded to say the least.
That Gaijin really loves their aircraft comes as no surprise, and they truly deliver in this regard. Set during World War II, Birds of Steel offers a huge array of aircraft to unlock and fly, each with their own specific feel, stats, and a high level of interior and exterior detail.
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