The art of dogfighting

Sep 22, 2005 14:54 GMT  ·  By

It's time to take off and play your part in the fiercest airborne battles of World War II in Heroes of the Pacific, launching tomorrow, September 23rd, for PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC.

From exhilarating head-to-head dog-fighting with huge numbers of enemy aircraft, bombing aircraft carriers to mounting massive attacks on land-based targets, Heroes of the Pacific delivers full on aerial combat adrenaline that gets you up close and personal with the Japanese air force and navy.

Featuring over 36 incredibly detailed military aircraft, plus more to unlock, you'll pilot an incredible line-up of U.S. and Japanese planes, including the F4F Hellcat and F6F Wildcat, the SBD Dauntless, the P-40 Warhawk and the F4U Corsair. You can also engage an enemy closer to home for real as you and your mates dogfight to the death in spectacular online multiplayer battles for up to 8 players and exciting split-screen battles!

Main game features: - Fight to the death in incredible aerial battles from WWII's Pacific Theatre. - Over 35 playable aircraft, including Fighters, Dive Bombers, Torpedo Bombers, and more to unlock. - Up to 150 planes in the sky at one time, each with full AI and physics. - 26 compelling and dramatic missions taken from real events of the Pacific campaign. - Incredibly detailed plane and ship models, with complex lighting and environment effects. - Player controllable wingmen, through a fast and innovative menu system. - Two-player split screen multiplayer. - Online play for up to eight players. - Realistic environments, including dynamic 3D water.

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