Wings

October 1, 1990 Cinemaware Cinemaware
Shooter Simulator Arcade
Amiga GBA
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Take to the skies!

Relive the action, glory and seat of the pants daring of a WWI Allied fighter pilot! You'll strafe Hun armies, bomb enemy aerodromes and match wits against deadly Aces in heart stopping dogfights, the loser going down in flames… without a parachute!

More than just a simulator, Wings features genuine arcade action and an emotion packed role-playing experience. Wings is the easy to plan air combat simulation you've been waiting for… no complicated keyboard commands. Just fly and shoot!
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Release Date October 1, 1990
Developer Cinemaware
Publisher Cinemaware
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Third person, Bird view / Isometric
Themes Action, Historical, Warfare