June 3rd, 2011
By N65ultra

Genre: Flight
Systems: Playstation 2, Xbox, PC
Developer: IR Gurus
Publisher: Encore
Release Date: Winter 2011

Heroes of the Pacific isn’t just another WWII simulation. While the developers are experts on World War II fighter planes, they decided to stay away from the cookie cutter flight sim games and do something a little different. "We set out to build a really fun arcade dogfighting game," says Ben Palmer of IR Gurus. What are the developers doing to make sure that Heroes of the Pacific is something unique and will grab people’s attention?

The answer is simple - planes, and lots of them. It is possible to see almost three hundred airplanes in massive dogfights over the Pacific at once. The maps are massive, with realistic clouds, water, and, of course, detailed enemy fighters. The game can be controlled by both simulation and arcade flight control throughout a course of 20-25 missions.

Story wise, the plot is revealed through completing missions as your character rises through the military ranks, and the story may change with choices you make. Also, there will be some RPGish upgrades to your airplane such as increased speed and heavier weapons. As for multiplayer, expect full 16 player online action for at least the Xbox and PC in game modes such as team deathmatch and capture the flag. Another intriguing option is co-operative gameplay, with one player being the gunner in a larger plane.

Heroes of the Pacific will be released sometime late this year.