Figured we need another of these threads about this unique game. It's been a couple of years since it last came up 
The current campaign just ended so now is the time to get a 14 day free trial. There'll be 2 or 3 days of "intermission" which is basically a time for the players to rest and take it easy and try out any weapon or vehicle regardless of your rank. Usually the weapon or vehicle you can use is reliant on your current rank so get in game now to try out all of them before the next campaign starts!
Basically wwiio is a simulation of the entire area of north west europe during the start of the war. It's one big map that covers england, france, germany, belgium, holland and luxembourg and you can fly, drive, walk or sail the entire area at will.
The graphics look quite dated but this is mainly due to the fact that the view distance is so far and the complexity of the simulation. The physics and damage models are by far the most realistic of any game in the world. There are no hitpoints, it's simply a matter of what damage your shot would do in real life.. if it hits armour too thick it will bounce off and do no damage, if the shot penetrates it determines whether it hit a fuel tank, ammo storage or a crew member position. There's nothing else like it out there.
There's also nothing else out there like the teamwork that leads to some of the most tense battles you will ever take part in. No more meaningless 20 minute fights. These battles all mean something and one epic battle can mean the end of the campaign with your side winning or losing.
At first the game is incredibly daunting, you won't be able to find the enemy if you can even find a fight at all. Once you get used to it (and there are players dedicated to training new people) then you'll be able to find an active fight no problem which will throw you right into the thick of things.
This is a game like no other in the world, if for no other reason then that I believe everyone should try it. It's certainly for the more patient player, if you like just blasting away with your arcade style FPS's then the infantry battles with rifle vs rifle at long distances with tactics and trying to outthink your opponent mightn't be for you. If you like the idea of hunting down that infantry you saw in the distance or hunting down a lone tank and blowing him up with your HEAT charge then give it a try.
Screenshots to follow shortly.
The current campaign just ended so now is the time to get a 14 day free trial. There'll be 2 or 3 days of "intermission" which is basically a time for the players to rest and take it easy and try out any weapon or vehicle regardless of your rank. Usually the weapon or vehicle you can use is reliant on your current rank so get in game now to try out all of them before the next campaign starts!
Basically wwiio is a simulation of the entire area of north west europe during the start of the war. It's one big map that covers england, france, germany, belgium, holland and luxembourg and you can fly, drive, walk or sail the entire area at will.
The graphics look quite dated but this is mainly due to the fact that the view distance is so far and the complexity of the simulation. The physics and damage models are by far the most realistic of any game in the world. There are no hitpoints, it's simply a matter of what damage your shot would do in real life.. if it hits armour too thick it will bounce off and do no damage, if the shot penetrates it determines whether it hit a fuel tank, ammo storage or a crew member position. There's nothing else like it out there.
There's also nothing else out there like the teamwork that leads to some of the most tense battles you will ever take part in. No more meaningless 20 minute fights. These battles all mean something and one epic battle can mean the end of the campaign with your side winning or losing.
At first the game is incredibly daunting, you won't be able to find the enemy if you can even find a fight at all. Once you get used to it (and there are players dedicated to training new people) then you'll be able to find an active fight no problem which will throw you right into the thick of things.
This is a game like no other in the world, if for no other reason then that I believe everyone should try it. It's certainly for the more patient player, if you like just blasting away with your arcade style FPS's then the infantry battles with rifle vs rifle at long distances with tactics and trying to outthink your opponent mightn't be for you. If you like the idea of hunting down that infantry you saw in the distance or hunting down a lone tank and blowing him up with your HEAT charge then give it a try.
Screenshots to follow shortly.
When was it released? Will defo be playing it a few more times though, because it seems like really good fun.
