SynopsisYou've trained for this moment your whole life. So has the enemy. You are as comfortable in the air as you are on land, and it's a good thing, too. Your country is counting on you. Your propeller quickly picks up speed as you prepare for takeoff. Your hands are on the controls, you hear the rumble of distant gunfire, and your buddies are all lined up in their own aircrafts ~ hopefully they'll all return. From the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor to the fierce battle of Iwo Jima, your mission is clear: Fly with speed and skill, attack and defend, and live to tell the tale.Defend the Pacific Theater from the cockpit of more than 30 historically accurate Allied and enemy aircrafts, including rare and never-before-flown WWII prototypes, and experience the Second Great War like never before. Handling characteristics, weapons suites and armor strengths are each replicated from actual planes to offer a realistic WWII combat gaming experience. Outmaneuver fearless foes, engage in head-to-head dogfights, use dive bombers and torpedo bombers to attack enemy carriers, then when each mission is complete, come back and safely land. Fly solo through the single-player story, piloting your way through air-to-air, air-to-ship and air-to-ground combat, or grab a few wingmen to fight with or against in the cooperative and competitive online game modes. Complete missions to acquire upgrade points, unlock new planes, improve armor, change paint schemes and more, and earn Achievements by completing in-game challenges. Arcade and Sim modes allow novices and experts alike to be able to pick up and play with ease, while AV8R Flight Stick compatibility helps create the true sensation of flight.