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War Thunder has come a long way since its launch in 2012. Initially, it was more of a flight simulation game featuring only 200 aircraft. Players would start off with interwar era bi-planes and gradually work their way up to Cold War era jets. Now, the game has expanded to include thousands of planes from eight nations, along with tanks, helicopters, and ships.
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War Thunder offers three different game modes to suit various styles of play. The “Arcade” mode is for those who just want to hop on and shoot down loads of stuff. The “Simulation” mode is geared towards people who enjoy realistic flight sims. The “Realistic” mode is probably the most widely played game mode, offering a perfect balance between Sim and Arcade.
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At its best, War Thunder is a game of rare beauty and grace. The game is breathtaking when you’re in the air, soaring over mountain valleys or Pacific atolls. The joy and elation when you burst into the clear blue sky are extraordinary. It feels like you’re really up there at the controls of a plane, playing among the peaks and valleys of a cloud formation.
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More importantly, War Thunder’s air combat is simply some of the best and most intense ever experienced. Even on the arcade settings, where the planes are extremely forgiving, War Thunder forces players to learn and use basic flight maneuvers and aerial tactics. Bringing all the pieces together is very difficult but also very satisfying.