The player takes on the role of Alexander and some of his closest friends in this action role-play game with fantastic 3D visuals. He accompanies the commander and his special units in his famous battles. He thereby not only solves tricky and delicate battle-related tasks, but also must prove his mettle in action-packed fights. At the beginning of each mission, the party is made up and equipped with weapons, equipment and healing potions. Bonus points are available for successful battles which can be used to reinforce the heroes attributes and special moves (e.g. shield hit, all-round blows, multiple punches, jump attack). The player collects weapons and objects from the battlefield and can use them for his fighters or sell them. Victory in the various missions and difficult battles is achieved by employing tactical skill. Opponents, in addition to normal soldiers, also include boss opponents, e.g. on a chariot or battle elephant! The arena is another mode. Here you can go straight into battle without any delay and continually face new opposing hordes. The camera can be freely rotated and swiveled.Features:Action-packed battles at monumental, historical locations.Fascinating historical background of the early Greek history.Detailed real-time 3D graphics.Various groups such as the Greeks, Persians or Egyptians.Characteristics such as strength, skill, stamina and life power.Realistic battle representation in 3D.Various weapons such as one-handed and two-handed weapons, bows and spears.Differing and complex fighting styles.Difficult special missions with Greek fighting units.Mission generator for endless playing fun.Varied landscapes influenced by the weather.Special capabilities that can be extended.Individual pieces of equipment and weapons.

Features:Real-Time-Strategy game with a distinctive combat system that creates realistic battle sequences.Authentic historic references that appeal to the true WWII battle enthusiast.Utilizes an enhanced version of the critically acclaimed IL-2 Sturmovik engine to create amazingly detailed visual and sound effects.Exceptional level of detail creating dramatic gameplay.Complex Artificial Intelligence system that responds uniquely to each movement the player makes.

Features:Fly 31 types of Russian, German and American planes. See them in different camouflage and paint schemes for different times of the year (at least summer and winter).Fly pilot or rear gunner (IL-2 plane types only).Choose between realistic and simple flight models with many adjustments to various realism settings. See 40 other types of aircraft engaged in large air battles. (with camouflage paint schemes changing from summer to winter).Engage in air-to-air and air-to-ground battles.Destroy any ground object, such as buildings, bridges, airfields, etc... Play quick missions using full mission parameter settings.Play different types of single missions.Play campaign missions and track your career (with ranks and awards).Fight against intelligent AI opponents.Play two different multiplayer modes: dog-fighting or cooperative missions across a LAN or the Internet with dedicated servers for online play.Multiplay: with up to 32 players in dogfight and 16 players in cooperative missions. Use custom paint schemes, squadron nose art, numbering on wings, and national markings for each single plane.Record a flight track of any of your flights and edit these tracks. Then play and enjoy or send this track file to others.Use Network and Internet voice communications for multiplayer sessions.Build new missions and scenarios with an easy to use mission builder. Use missions for single or multiplayer sessions.Play new scenarios designed by other players.See exceptionally high quality aircraft and ground unit graphics.See massive air and ground battles between German and Russian airplanes and tanks.See realistic dynamic damage modeling.See realistic 3D world environment, including terrain, sky, unique clouds and weather conditions.See realistic smoke, explosions, fire and other special effects.Hear immersive radio chatter.

Take to the skies once again in the latest title in the successful IL-2 Sturmovik series. IL-2 Sturmovik Birds of Prey is the most ambitious title to date as it features scalable gameplay geared towards newcomers to flying games, as well as the more seasoned flight sim fans alike. IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey is based around the large-scale aerial combat and ground military operations of World War II. Players can participate in some of the War's most famous battles piloting fighters, battle planes, and heavy bombers across a range of thrilling missions. There are six theatres of war to engage in - The Battle of Britain, Stalingrad, Berlin, Sicily, The Battle of the Bulge and Korsun; representing the main airborne battles of World War II in Europe.The game also boasts an all new damage effects engine as well as advanced environmental visuals enriching the game play. Players can see real time damage to the aircraft such as holes in the wings and trail lines during dog fights. IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey features hundreds of airplanes taking part in air battles and allows you to pilot 40 of the most recognisable planes from the period. The unique environmental engine also produces highly detailed, realistic landscapes that allow players to see breathtaking ground support actions from above.Features:Authentic World War II atmosphere: Cutting edge, highly-detailed visuals bring the epic battles to lifeEngage in more than 50 thrilling missions: Relive 5 famous historical battles over Eastern and Western Europe Historically accurate aircrafts: Experience over 40 planes including fighters, battle planes and bombers. Learn to master the Spitfire, Mustang, Messerschmitt and many more... Flexible difficulty level system: Choose settings from arcade to realistic simulation to cater for all flying skillsThrilling multiplayer modes: 4 modes to choose from Dogfight, Team Deathmatch, Ground Strike, and Capture the AirstripRealistic sound effects: engine and gun sound effects recorded from period planes with original music from Jeremy Soule as a backdrop to the frenetic action.

Features:20 single-player missions.10 multiplayer missions.5 new maps.Dynamic campaigns that are working on all existing maps of IL-2 Sturmovik and IL-2 Sturmovik: Forgotten Battles.30 new flyable aircraft.23 new AI-controlled aircraft.New AI ground objects and vehicles for each new map area, with new 3D building models.Ranking and award system for Finnish and Hungarian pilots.Selectable custom user-made skins in single play mode for players and all AI aircraft.All IL-2 Sturmovik: Forgotten Battles aircraft available in Quick Mission Builder, except seaplanes and gliders.Improved flight dynamics.More realistic AI scripting to create more realistic battles.New engine management relating to radiators, superchargers and fuel mixture control for different altitudes.Online track recorder and editor.A New system of single play track recording and editing.Search lights and barrage balloons (including intercommunication with AA artillery).New ships including the Russian battleship Marat, Russian cruisers Aurora and Kirov and German cruiser Niobe (but not limited to)Play up to 32 players online in dogfight and in cooperative modes (depending on your internet connection)IL-2 Sturmovik and IL-2 Sturmovik: Forgotten Battles are not compatible with each other when playing online