I LOVED this game. The graphics are stunning (although they sometimes cause the Xbox to pause and think for a bit), the missions are varied and interesting, the planes are easy to control, which leaves you time to focus on combat. And there's a lot of combat. Some missions are rather slow and easy, but others have you shooting from the moment you take off!
Also, the AI is pretty good. Enemy bombers will try to shake you, while I've gotten into several close fights with other fighters. Your AI wingmen are also easy to command, so you can change your formation's orders from all-out attack to defense in about a second. The lock-on camera is a nice addition that works, although you have to be careful to switch targets once you shoot the one you're locked on to or you'll just keep looking at it.
The missions take you through some of the more widely-known battles in both the European and Pacific theaters, and some of the later missions can be challenging without being frustrating as well. The standalone modes also fare pretty well, in case you need a break from the missions and are just looking to shoot stuff with no real objective other than being the last plane in the air. Overall, a game that's well worth the money.
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