Heroes of the Pacific | Xbox

About the Game

Heroes of the Pacific is an arcade flying game set in the Pacific theatre of World War II. Heroes has six game modes including Campaign Mode, Mission Mode, Instant Action, Training, Historical Missions and Multiplayer. In the Campaign mode, players are William Crowe, a young pilot who survives the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, but loses his brother.

Story & Setting

The game follows players' quest from Pearl Harbor, to Wake Island, Marshall Islands, Coral Sea, Midway, Guadalcanal, Gilbert Islands, Marianas, Philippines, and finally Iwo Jima. As they complete missions and progress through the campaign, they are awarded new planes. The war in the Pacific and William Crowe's personal quest for revenge both come together in the final assault on Iwo Jima, the volcanic fortress-island under Japanese control.

Gameplay & Core Systems

As players progress through the campaigns, they earn new planes, including fighters, dive-bombers, torpedo-bombers, and medium bombers. Early in the game players only has the most basic fighters; like the Warhawk and Wildcat.

Standout Features

• F6F Hellcat: A major part of the experience is over thirty famous planes including: F6F Hellcat, P-38 Lightning, TBF Avenger, F4U Corsair, B25 Mitchell, P-51 Mustang, Seafire, A6M Zero "Zeke", J2M Raiden "Jack", Ki-84 Hayate "Frank", ME262 and FW190.

Modes & Ways to Play

Player support includes Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS).

Presentation & Atmosphere

Display support includes Progressive Scan (480p). Audio support includes Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital 5.1.