WarBirds Dogfights 2016
WarBirds Dogfights 2016 is a World War II flight simulator that puts you behind the controls of classic warbirds for quick, combat-focused sorties. You can fly offline against AI in repeatable missions with randomized parameters, or take the action online for multiplayer dogfights with other pilots.
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Publisher: iEntertainment Network Inc Playerbase: Low Type: Aerial FPS Simulation Release Date: January 14, 2016 Pros: +Huge variety of aircraft to fly. +Missions gain variety from procedural setup. +Leans toward a more authentic sim feel. +Includes solo missions and training. Cons: -Visuals show their age. -Online play requires a monthly subscription. |
WarBirds Dogfights 2016 Overview
WarBirds Dogfights 2016 is an aerial FPS simulation built around World War II era air combat, focusing on short missions that drop you into the fight just before the shooting starts. It supports both offline play against AI and online sorties, letting you chase the classic fantasy of becoming an ace pilot across a range of theaters.
The game features more than 20 maps spanning multiple regions, including areas like North Africa and the Pacific. Sorties are structured with clear endpoints: you launch into an engagement, complete the assigned goals, and the mission wraps once the last enemy aircraft is down. Where the game tries to keep things from feeling repetitive is in the procedural layer, which can alter the number and quality of enemy pilots, the types of aircraft involved, objectives, and initial placements. Even when you replay the same general scenario, the setup can shift enough to make each run feel slightly different.
Progression is tied to performance, pushing you from a beginner-level pilot toward higher ranks by completing missions and scoring kills. It is a straightforward loop, but it fits the game’s quick “get in the air, fight, debrief, repeat” structure.
WarBirds Dogfights 2016 Key Features:
- Over 60 Planes – pick from a large roster of aircraft representing the major WWII powers, including Russia, Germany, Japan, Britain, and the United States.
- Historical Battles – fly missions based on more than 20 battles inspired by real WWII aerial conflicts.
- Procedurally Generated Systems – missions vary key parameters such as starting positions, aircraft selection, the number of planes, objectives, and AI skill.
- Extensive Training – practice with tutorials that cover 15 maneuvers, helpful for players who are newer to sim-style flying.
- Stat Tracking – earn promotions by completing objectives and downing enemy aircraft, moving up the ladder from novice to master.
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WarBirds Dogfights 2016 Review
WarBirds Dogfights 2016 aims for an accessible but still “sim-leaning” interpretation of WWII air combat. Rather than building a long campaign with lots of downtime, it concentrates on getting you into engagements quickly and letting your flying and gunnery carry the experience. If you enjoy the fundamentals of dogfighting, managing energy, lining up deflection shots, and keeping situational awareness, the core loop gives you plenty of reasons to keep launching sorties.
One of the game’s strongest points is its aircraft roster. Having over 60 planes to choose from gives it a “hangar first” appeal, and it is easy to spend time sampling different airframes just to feel how they handle. Even without going deep into technical modeling, the variety supports different playstyles, from nimble turn-fighters to aircraft that reward boom-and-zoom tactics. That alone helps the game stay interesting across multiple sessions, especially when paired with the procedural mission parameters.
Mission design is intentionally concise. The game tends to begin right near the action and ends once hostiles are cleared, which is great for players who want immediate combat and quick results. The downside is that those who prefer broader operations, longer flight times, or a strong narrative throughline may find the structure somewhat utilitarian. Still, the procedural elements do real work here, because they can change enemy composition, objectives, and starting conditions enough to prevent every replay from being identical.
The training content is another practical inclusion. Tutorials for 15 maneuvers helps bridge the gap between arcade flight games and more demanding sims. For newcomers, having guided practice reduces the frustration that often comes with air combat games, where a small mistake in positioning can end a fight instantly. For experienced players, it is a useful refresher and a way to test techniques in a controlled environment.
On the presentation side, the game shows its age. The visuals and overall polish do not compete with modern flight combat titles, and that can affect immersion, especially if you are coming from newer simulators with higher fidelity cockpits and environments. The bigger sticking point for many players will be the cost structure for online play, since the monthly subscription can be a hard sell in a genre where many alternatives offer multiplayer without recurring fees.
Overall, WarBirds Dogfights 2016 works best as a mission-based WWII dogfighting sandbox with a large plane selection and repeatable content. It is a niche pick today, but for pilots who value aircraft variety, quick sorties, and a more grounded feel than pure arcade flying, it still has a clear identity.
WarBirds Dogfights 2016 Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
Operating System: Windows 7
CPU: i3
RAM: 1 GB RAM
Hard Disk Space: 1 GB
Recommended Requirements:
Operating System: Windows 7
CPU: i5
RAM: 2 GB RAM
Hard Disk Space: 2 GB
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WarBirds Dogfights 2016 Additional Information
Developer(s): iEntertainment Network Inc
Publisher(s): iEntertainment Network Inc
Steam Release Date: January 14, 2016
Release Date: January 14, 2016
Development History / Background:
WarBirds Dogfights 2016 was developed by the American studio iEntertainment Network Inc, which also handled publishing duties. It serves as an expanded edition of WarBirds – World War II Combat Aviation, bringing that foundation to Steam. The Steam release arrived on January 14, 2016.