12DOVE Verdict
Pros
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Thrilling mix of action and strategy
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Many dramatic moments
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All that hardware to command
Cons
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Steep learning curve
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Campaign isn't very long
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No AI bots in multiplayer
Why you can trust 12DOVE
Calling it “the Pacific theater” always seems somewhat disrespectful. Yet for Battlestations: Midway, the name is all too appropriate. Here, the Second World War really is the greatest show on earth.
At its best, the game offers a string of unique sensations, and manages to convey the sheer scale of war. Seeing a good couple of dozen planes flying in formation towards a naval base - literally filling the sky - and then scattering as you swoop in to engage them in your fighter, is the sort of dramatic moment we play games for.
More info
Genre | Action |
Description | While the whole World War II thing is fast-growing stale, it's great to see an innovative title like this on the horizon. |
Platform | "PC","Xbox 360" |
US censor rating | "Teen","Teen" |
UK censor rating | "","" |
Release date | 1 January 1970 (US), 1 January 1970 (UK) |
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