When was battlestations pacific release

The gameplay features a historically accurate story while playing the American campaign and a historically plausible Japanese campaign, which involves a storyline of what could have been if the Japanese had won Midway and other major battles. The game's graphics engine has been overhauled. Details now include such things as foliage upon islands, water becoming transparent at shallow depths and a new cockpit view mode.

The game's damage model and physics engine, specifically the water based physics, have been redeveloped to a much higher level of realism than that of its predecessor. Ships split in two, smokestacks and crewmen could be blasted overboard.

The wings, tails and engines can be shot off planes. The games now includes several different types of environment effects, most notably the addition of night, day and other weather effects Over playable units are included A Japanese campaign which reflects plans that the Japanese had constructed if the pacific war had turned in their favour is also included with the historical US campaign. The usability of the game has gained developer attention, with the learning-curve being shortened and the tabs for launching units and repairs was simplified.

Battlestations: Pacific was released on May 12th in North America in some areas, the game will be released on may 13th , and on May 15th in Europe and Australia[2]. Game Informer GameStop : GamePro Media.

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Wiki tools Wiki tools Special pages. Page tools Page tools. Userpage tools. Other projects In other languages Add links. Hidden categories Articles using Wikidata infoboxes with locally defined images Articles using Video game reviews template in multiple platform mode. Action , real-time tactics. Buy on. Critic Reviews. Score distribution:. Positive: 19 out of Mixed: 12 out of Negative: 0 out of Battlestations: Midway was a surprise hit and is still one of my favorite console games.

It is a short experience and was easy for the most part and it also failed to finish the fight as it were. Battlestations: Pacific fixes much of the complaints from the first one and brings World War 2 home once again for arm chair generals. All this publication's reviews Read full review. Gaming Age. From the visuals to the immersive game play, to the addictive online modes, Battlestations: Pacific is another way to experience the overused WWII storyline, while still feeling fresh and exciting.

Metro GameCentral. A host of small improvements helps this action strategy hybrid edge ever closer to classic status. But if you're a World War II fan who's tired of the endless string of shooters or you feel that you've seen Normandy Beach one too many times, then you might want to check this distinctive and engaging World War II game out.

Battlestations: Pacific is an improved version of the original Battlestations. This sequel offers two campaigns, better than one, and five multiplayer modes. Conquer the Island, the best one, is a complete experience which can last even more than two hours. However, the mix of two genres, action and strategy, doesn't explore deeply any of them. Action fans with a desire for strategy and historical correctness should give Battlestations: Pacific a try.

All others might find the game way too slow. User Reviews. Write a Review. Positive: 11 out of Mixed: 1 out of