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Few video game genres can immerse you into the world of spine-tingling realism as effectively as air combat simulator games. There is a wide selection of titles available any fighter pilot enthusiast, whether you prefer fast arcade style, realistic flight simulator styles or even the best of both worlds. The games run on PC as well as each of the major video game consoles.
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Ace Combat 6
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In "Ace Combat 6," a 2007 Namco Bandai title, you pilot your authentically detailed combat aircraft through realistic virtual design worlds using arcade controls. This air combat simulation game offers the traditional mission-based offline mode as well as 13 intense multiplayer online modes, including free-for-all, co-op, team battle and siege modes. Play "Ace Combat 6" on the Xbox 360 console.
IL-2: Sturmovik: Birds of Prey
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"IL-2: Sturmovik: Birds of Prey" is a World War II mission-based air combat simulator that focuses on the European theatre. Flight controls for the historically accurate planes can be adjusted from Arcade through Realistic, depending on your preference and experience. Play this 2009 release from Gaijin Entertainment on the Sony PS3 and Microsoft Xbox 360 consoles.
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Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. 2
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In "Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. 2," a 2010 release from Ubisoft, you are a pilot in the fictional H.A.W.X. squadron. "H.A.W.X. 2" includes modern aircraft and realistic environments for both offline and online multiplayer play. Use this arcade-style air combat game on the Nintendo Wii, Sony PS3 and Microsoft Xbox 360.
Wings of Prey
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"Wings of Prey" blends both arcade and hardcore flight combat models. This campaign-based air combat game offers you the opportunity to fly and fight with dozens of different planes; the game includes an option to purchase additional planes if you'd like. This flight-simulation title is based around large-scale, historical land and air military operations of World War II. Play "Wings of Prey," from Moscow-based developer Gaijin Entertainment, on a PC.
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