Become a Flying Tiger as Shadows Over China brings more WW2 flight combat to Xbox One

Pilots… listen up. Today see’s a new opportunity for those of you looking to spread your wings as Flying Tigers: Shadows Over China has arrived on Xbox One.

Flying Tigers: Shadows Over China takes players on an adventure into World War II in unique fashion, as you look to fill the role of America’s secret volunteer squadrons that defended China in the fight against Japan in the China-Burma-India battle of World War 2.

With air to air to air battles allowing players step back to some of histories true events, Flying Tigers: Shadows Over China, is sure to bring another look at one of histories biggest era’s from a different perspective.

Take on the role of the many headstrong pilots, self-sacrificing transport navigators and daring bomber crews of the AVG, RAF and USAAF, to repel against the Infamous Japanese war machine.

With 20+ planes to pilot, arcade-heavy combat, an action-packed campaign and a fully fleshed out multiplayer for up to 16 players to battle it out, Flying Tigers: Shadows Over China is certainly one to watch for those who are looking for their next flight adventure.

Flying Tigers: Shadows Over China is available to buy and download now for the price of £15.19 on Xbox One via the Microsoft Store and PC via Steam.

Not sure if it’s the game for you? Keep an eye out for our full review and all our thoughts on the latest pilot adventure. It’ll be here before you know it.

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Game Description:

“The sky was a maelstrom of exploding bombers, twisting tracers, flaming parachutes, and Robert’s own burning fighter… then his engine quit!” FTSOC, short for FLYING TIGERS: SHADOWS OVER CHINA, is an air-combat action game based on the true events of America’s secret volunteer squadrons that defended China against Japan in the China-Burma-India theatre of World War 2. Experience rarely depicted air-battles as you take on the role of headstrong fighter pilots, self-sacrificing transport navigators, and daring bomber crews and gunners of the AVG, the RAF, and the USAAF to repel the onslaught of the Japanese war machine. Dogfight skilled enemy aces using “hit and run” tactics, carry out breakaway air-strikes behind enemy lines, and take part in the defense of China’s critical supply-routes, from Rangoon up the Burma road, and across the deadly Himalayan “Hump”. FLYING TIGERS: SHADOWS OVER CHINA recreates some of the most legendary events of the China-Burma-India theatre. A decent collection of historical missions are included, such as the Japanese Christmas-raids on Rangoon, the AVG’s first combat over Kunming, the Battle of the Salween Gorge, “Hump” transport missions over the Himalayas, flight-training at Kyedaw in Toungoo, the surprise Invasion of Malaya, and many more. RARELY DEPICTED AIR-BATTLES OF WORLD WAR 2 Action-packed campaign recreates the clandestine operations of the American Volunteer Group in fighter, bomber, gunner, reconnaissance, torpedo, and night missions. APPROACHABLE TAKE ON AIR-COMBAT Features TrazerTime™ slow-motion precision firing, arcade-like combat maneuvers, sim-style pitch & roll controls, moody weathers (including thunderous monsoons, beautiful sunsets and misty dawns), 20+ Allied and Japanese planes, adjustable mouse & keyboard, gamepad, and flightstick controls, and more! MULTIPLAYER FOR UP TO 16 PLAYERS Steam leaderboards eternalize players’ online rankings across five battle modes! Coordinate devastating air-attacks in TEAM DOGFIGHT while providing cover for your comrades, outdo all enemies using powerful rocket weaponry in ROCKET BATTLE VS, or take to the skies to “Capture the Flag” in the FLAGBUSTERS mode. PAY ONCE AND PLAY No micro-transactions or F2P-elements — for a single purchase, you’ll get the full, stand-alone experience — with unrestricted multiplayer! FLY IN COCKPIT OR THIRD-PERSON MODE Soar through the skies of Southeast Asia in third-person or cockpit view in a variety of American, British, Russian/Chinese, and Japanese aircraft. STRIKING RENDITION OF THE FAR EAST Faithful environments, beautiful graphics, booming sound effects and an epic-orchestral soundtrack create a lasting impression of the China-Burma-India theatre.