Wings of Glory
| Company type | Video game |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Founder | Origin Systems |
| Products | Combat flight simulation game |
| Parent | Electronic Arts |
Wings of Glory is a combat flight simulation game set during World War I, released in 1995 for DOS. It was created by Origin Systems and distributed by Electronic Arts. The title runs on Origin's RealSpace engine, which was also utilized in Strike Commander.
Gameplay
The player assumes the role of a rookie American pilot stationed in England, tasked with completing missions that require takeoff, fulfilling objectives, and safely returning to base. The game features historically authentic aircraft, starting with the Sopwith Pup and gradually unlocking more sophisticated planes. Each aircraft comes armed with machine guns, and certain models have the capability to deploy bombs. The default perspective is first-person, though players can switch to a third-person viewpoint if preferred.
Additional gameplay options include a Gauntlet mode, where players face endless enemy attacks aimed at survival, as well as a mission editor that allows for the creation of personalized scenarios.
Reception
The game earned a 92% rating from PC Gamer, which described it as "the most authentic World War I flight simulator" and lauded its tribute to classic aerial combat films. Computer Gaming World rated it 90%, highlighting enhancements introduced through a post-launch patch. Critics praised its graphics, sound design, and narrative elements, while early feedback pointed out sluggish controls and demanding flight mechanics—issues that were largely resolved through updates.
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- 1995 video games
- Combat flight simulators
- DOS games
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- Electronic Arts games
- Origin Systems games
- Single-player video games
- Video games developed in the United States
- Video games produced by Warren Spector
- World War I flight simulation video games
- World War I video games