Product Description

Experience every aspect of fierce WWII naval combat as you command a host of US and Allied air, sea and underwater units through intense, action-packed missions in hotspots across the Pacific. At your disposal are over 60 legendary war-machines, including huge aircraft carriers, battleships, destroyers, land and carrier based bombers and even submarines, all equipped with authentic weaponry.

Action based gameplay allows you to switch between all units under your command at the press of a button, whilst firing real-time orders to position the rest of your squad. In total control of breathtaking multiple unit battles you will engage the enemy in fierce dogfights, launch multiple attack squadrons from a carrier, fire the massive guns of a battleship, whilst launching deadly torpedo attacks from a hidden submarine.

The game consists of a variety of campaign and individual challenge missions, each with several objectives and multiple pathways. You will lead your fleet from Pearl Harbor, through the Philippines, Java and the Coral Sea to the decisive Battle of Midway. Each mission is conducted across immense open-world environments, featuring historically detailed island bases, fully destructible buildings and functional airstrips.

If that is not enough, head online and duel it out against numerous opponents in epic island sieges and head-to-head fleet battles.

For use only with Xbox 360 entertainment systems with PAL designation and PAL TVs capable of displaying a 60Hz signal

 

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6145 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Eidos
• Released on: 2007-02-09
• Rating: To Be Announced
• Platform: Xbox 360

Manufacturer's Description
Experience every aspect of fierce WWII naval combat as you command a host of US and Allied air, sea and underwater units through intense, action-packed missions in hotspots across the Pacific. At your disposal are over 60 legendary war-machines, including huge aircraft carriers, battleships, destroyers, land and carrier based bombers and even submarines, all equipped with authentic weaponry.

Action based gameplay allows you to switch between all units under your command at the press of a button, whilst firing real-time orders to position the rest of your squad. In total control of breathtaking multiple unit battles you will engage the enemy in fierce dogfights, launch multiple attack squadrons from a carrier, fire the massive guns of a battleship, whilst launching deadly torpedo attacks from a hidden submarine.

The game consists of a variety of campaign and individual challenge missions, each with several objectives and multiple pathways. You will lead your fleet from Pearl Harbor, through the Philippines, Java and the Coral Sea to the decisive Battle of Midway. Each mission is conducted across immense open-world environments, featuring historically detailed island bases, fully destructible buildings and functional airstrips.

If that is not enough, head online and duel it out against numerous opponents in epic island sieges and head-to-head fleet battles.

Customer Reviews

It Takes Time
When i 1st bought this game i crindged in horror, sure it looked nice but i just had so much trouble getting into the game so i put it away for a day or so, i finally desided to have another go, i worked my way thru the tutorial, practised using all the planes, boats, subs and once i got the hang of it i was hooked, it can be quite technical and strategy does play a big part of the game but never the less there is enough in the game to satisfy the action gamers. just take the time to learn the controls etc and within a few hours you will be sinking enemy battleships, shooting down enemy planes and enjoying every minute of it.. frustration can sometimes creep in but stick to your guns (no pun intended)

War and fun in the same sentence?
Before I begin, I feel that I must say that this isn't a game for everyone. It demands a certain amount of effort to play and if you enjoy mindless violence then it certainly isn't for you. However, put in the time to complete the training levels and you will be rewarded with a huge amount of satisfaction.
The graphics are brilliant and really show what the 360 can really do. Your eyes are gently massaged by various calming blues and the ocean looks so cool and deep that if you play this on a hot day, you will have to constantly fight the urge to dive through your television screen. It's not all like this though; you'll be exposed to beautifull sunsets, fog and other elements. This experience changes with each unit you use, for example cruising 5,000 feet above the sea in a flying fortress weaving in and out of the clouds and occasionally glimpsing the lazy white slithers left by distant ships on a perfect blue ocean. At the other end of the extreme you'll find youself in a small patrol boat racing at full speed, dodging the pillars of spray that remind you that there's a war on and someone is trying to kill you. This is part of the genius of the game; the constant shift between the peacefull and the manic and it really is exhillerating.
The attention to detail is excellent. While in control of ships you can see the crew walking around on the deck and it really gives you a sense of power. Playing as the various units gives the game a huge amount of diversity, especially the submarines. I mean, how many other games give you the oppertunity to pilot a sub, which is so much fun. At times you feel like a predator, hunting unsuspecting ships; then you hear the pings of the enemy sonar and the thud of depth charges detonating all around you and you can't help but feel scared and vulnerable.
The controls are well thought out and you can really feel the weight when piloting the larger ships and planes.
Once you've completed the useful training course, the campaign is good fun and gradually builds in difficulty level. During this time you will have been given the oppertunity to sample most of the units, aswell as the various stratagies that can be used. After the campaigns comes the challenges. These really are a challenge and are very satisfying to complete, as you really feel like you've achieved something. If, after finishing these, you still haven't had enough, then Midway pulls out another ace from up it's well stockpiled sleve: the online play. Fighting with or against other human players provides another completely different gaming experience which adds months onto the game's lifespan. All in all, a brilliant gaming experience, not quite perfect, but pretty close.

Navy In Your Hand!
Now this techniqually is the first attempt at WW2 naval combat. And they have done this in such an amazing way!

Im a big fan of WW2 games, and even i was getting tired of the same old aerial, and ground combat games like, Call of Duty, and Blazing Angels, so the smart men of Eidos thought, well lets take this to the pacific ocean!

At the height of the war in the pacific where the great nation of America fights the Japanese imperial armies, now i remember theres not even many ground combat games for the war in the pacific, the only one i really remember is MOH Rising Sun, and that in some cases was unsuccessful. Naval Warfare on the other hand can be, if you know what's going on, now the japanese navy wasn't amazing, but it was formidable, so that gives some insight into the pacific theatre of war.

Ok then, enough history, now for the fun, the ships are BEAUTIFUL! i love them to bits, from the little torpedo boats, to the aircraft carriers of the amercian navy, re-live the battles you had only seen in Nval warfare films, and footage. Carriers- Without them, USA wouldn't have done so well, though proving extremly easy targets, they have formidable flak coverage. And Also has the capacity of Fighters, Fighter Bombers, and Dive Bombers!
You send these planes out in three squadrons, of 3, which are unique in there own way!

Battleships-Destroyers- The brunt of the Navy, the Battleship!, powerful guns, and the speed of a turtle, these titans are amazingly powerful in the right tactical way! Remember, these also prove Large targets, but have again a powerful Flak coverage.

The work hourse of the Navy, and my personal fav, the Destroyer, nimble, and powerful, this ship provides accurate, shorter ranged fire, but if stcuj in a difficult postion has the speed, and just about enough fire to get you the hell out!

Submarine- Sneaky, and very powerful, set the sub to a depth and chose your victim, launch upto 4 torpedoe's a time, but remember, theres and oxygen count, and you will surface, making you very vulnerable.

The planes, useful for attacking airfields, and Naval facilities, Fighters intercept other fighters, or dive bombers, and fighter bombers. The dive bomber, launches a torpedo in the hull of a ship, and remember there's a squad of three planes with you and they will fire along with you. You can track the torpedo into the hull of the ship. But to do this you must reduce speed, and get to an angle which would hit the ship, making you a sitting duck!
And to finish off, the Fighter Bomber, useful for taking out Aifields and Nval shipyards, like the name you go into a steep dive, and at the right moment release your bomb onto the target, and yes you follow the bomb, and your other teammates will release on time with yours!

Multiplayer!

With great Power comes a great mulitplayer capability, and this is shown on Midway, everyone takes a position on board, like for example, one player, would take one naval shipyard on the amercian team, and another player would take the naval shipyard on next to the first, sending a total of 4 ships out a time! (The same goes for the other side!)

When it all hits off your thinking of what to do, and its hard, no one is following a tactial route, so you must use your units, and find a way to out think, and out match your ememy, this may not always be the case though, overall the multiplayer is fantastic, with an array of vehicles at your disposal!