B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th

by Wayward Design, MicroProse Software

The Developer Says...

Feel the power of flying a 10-men crew on a B-17 over occupied Europe in WWII. Plan the mission, choose your men and take action in every post onboard, from pilot to bombardier and machine gunners. Get ready for a high-flying adventure in this all-time classic.

Players Like...

❤ Crew Management and Positioning

Players control one of 10 crew positions aboard a B-17, switching seamlessly between pilot, navigator, bombardier, and six gunner roles. You can move wounded crew members, manage fire responses, and strategically reposition personnel during intense combat missions.

❤ Mission Variety and Historical Precision

The game offers two primary modes: a 25-mission historical campaign and a squadron command scenario. Players plot authentic routes across 1940s Europe, selecting bomb loads, determining flight formations, and experiencing the intricate challenges of bombing runs over Nazi-controlled territories.

❤ Simulation Complexity

Hardcore enthusiasts can dive into incredibly granular mechanics: manually start each aircraft engine, monitor fuel boost pumps at specific altitudes, maintain oil temperatures around 205 degrees Celsius, calculate navigation using period-accurate dead reckoning techniques, and operate the legendary Norden bombsight with millimeter precision.

❤ Immersive Historical Experience

The simulation recreates World War II aerial warfare with remarkable authenticity: fly both American and German aircraft, experience heart-stopping flak barrages, navigate through enemy fighter interceptions, and feel the psychological tension of potential mission failure.

❤ Gameplay Flexibility

Players can manually control every mission aspect, allow AI to handle specific roles, customize difficulty from beginner to hardcore simulation, and experience unpredictable mission outcomes.

❤ Unique Gameplay Attractions

Unparalleled crew management mechanics, breathtaking historical accuracy, missions that never play the same way twice, and intense, realistic combat scenarios.

❤ Limitations

Dated 2000-era graphics, steep learning curve, requires extensive manual study, and complex control schemes.

❤ Conclusion

This simulation offers an unmatched, immersive journey into World War II bomber operations, challenging players to survive the deadly skies over Europe.

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