Recommend a dogfighting game

MeMeMeMe · 22 Dec 2009 at 20:24

The Wings of Prey thread got me interested in the idea of a flight-based game. What good ones are there?

I'm interested in Scifi fighter planes, WW2 fighter planes, and modern day ones. I'm not interested in simulators, more arcade style, and the single player content has to be good since I don't mulitplay often.

It'd be nice if they were cheap, too

Any suggestions?

tankskun · 22 Dec 2009 at 22:12

Yeah Im interested in everyones recommendations too. Subscribed.

Always feel the need to shoot things.

Breach · 22 Dec 2009 at 22:16

http://www.airattack.co.uk/portal/

It has been around for years, and still popular.
Oh and it is free to play

Dano · 22 Dec 2009 at 22:18

Well I have to say that Wings of Prey is pretty darn nice, there should be a demo at some point soon so you can have a try

Yozz76 · 22 Dec 2009 at 22:29

The air combat in this is awesome: http://www.battlegroundeurope.com/

However, lots of the pilots are awesome too. If you have got the skills I am sure you would love the challenge. To give you a glimpse of what to expect:

Cybermyk · 22 Dec 2009 at 23:00

Have a look at Battlefield 1942 for WW2. Along with the Road to Rome and Forgotten Hope mods for some extra fun.

MeMeMeMe · 22 Dec 2009 at 23:09

Aren't they all multiplayer games? Any single player content?

Stupot_ · 22 Dec 2009 at 23:10

Anyone remember Crimson Skies? Awesome game!!!

Cybermyk · 22 Dec 2009 at 23:16

MeMeMeMe said:
Aren't they all multiplayer games? Any single player content?

Yes you can do most of the maps single player.

Tomsk · 22 Dec 2009 at 23:39

Stupot_ said:
Anyone remember Crimson Skies? Awesome game!!!

I was about to suggest this (the PC version) myself, but I don't think you can get it anywhere.

Grilledduck signing out! cwaq!

Anim · 23 Dec 2009 at 00:00

completely not what youre looking for but dogfighting game = Altitude !!!

KnightStalker · 23 Dec 2009 at 00:12

IL-2 1946 has a single player campaign, also can download loads of single player missions, all WW2 stuff including Jets from the 45-46 era.

tankskun · 23 Dec 2009 at 00:55

How do you all play these flying games with keyboard or special joystick?

Tefal · 23 Dec 2009 at 00:59

tankskun said:
How do you all play these flying games with keyboard or special joystick?

Saitek Cyborg EVO, can adjust the tile/position of everything

Not bad for 20 quid.

wireless too.

Cybermyk · 23 Dec 2009 at 01:41

tankskun said:
How do you all play these flying games with keyboard or special joystick?

I just use a sidewinder. So long as it has rudder (twist) it should do the job.

tankskun · 23 Dec 2009 at 01:51

Saitek Cyborg EVO looks good would you recommed it?. I actually have a sidewinder controller atm, was thinking about the Logitech Attack 3 Joystick but after seeing the saitek version Im in two minds.

Tefal · 23 Dec 2009 at 02:01

yeah i'd recommend it it's amazingly comfortable and the throttle has a very nice feel to it some sort of weird variable resistance that just feels like it is actually driving soming powerful

also you can change the position of the palm wrest (or remove it) adjust the left and right tilt of the head, and the vertical tilt of the three buttons underneth the thumb stick. (all with tool-less thumb screws)

a few minutes fiddling and you can have it at the perfect hight and tilt for your hand.

tankskun · 23 Dec 2009 at 02:23

Variable resistance is the winner for me, Thank you Tefal. Im bored of my sidewinder, need to find where they have these around.

Deific · 23 Dec 2009 at 02:27

Am I the only one who read the title and thought :mad:

OP is sick, who would want a 'dog fighting' game.

Gerard · 23 Dec 2009 at 02:30

Deific said:
Am I the only one who read the title and thought OP is sick, who would want a 'dog fighting' game.

Doberman vs Chihuahua :cool: