Air Warrior III Demo

Planes were a crucial part of the second World War, especially since the technology was still being researched at the time and both sides tried very hard to take the other by surprise, using science to their advantage. Thus, fighter jets and bombers scoured the skies for the entire duration of war and they were the one to end it as well, by dropping the nuclear bombs on top of Japan in 1945.

Air Warrior III is a flight simulator with a lean toward action, since it features a lot of shooting and plenty of fast-paced missions you can enjoy. The simulation part is there as well, because the planes are modeled after the real ones and the flight model has been programmed to come pretty close to nature, although it still leaves room for a few wacky maneuvers here and there.

The action takes place during the second World War II and there are a few interesting missions you can complete, most of which involve destroying a specific objective, such as a bridge, or an enemy supply base. Fighting enemy aircraft is part of the deal as well, not to mention the fact that you can also drive jeeps and tanks down on the ground, in case you want to feel the war from every angle.

A great part of the game has been dedicated to multiplayer, because the series always displayed an inclination toward online play. Thus, you can participate in action-packed skirmishes above Europe and go head-to-head with people from all over the world. Your shooting skills aren’t enough online, because you must also be able to fly straight and keep an eye on your position with respect to the ground.

From a technical point of view, you can tell that the game was released almost two decades ago, especially when it comes to the graphics engine. The terrain is by far the most obvious component, but the pixelated cockpits are part of the deal as well. However, there’s still a lot of detail when it comes to the dashboards, especially since all the dials and switches are required in order to fly properly.

In the end, Air Warrior III shines thanks to its online features and the large number of planes available, but it may not work as planned on a new computer, due to compatibility issues. If you do manage to play it, however, then you are in for quite the treat and plenty of fun.