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European Air War

Take to the skies over Europe during the most dangerous days of World War II. Pilot 20 authentic fighter aircraft from America, Britain, and Germany. Defend the skies over England from waves of German bombers, fight off attacking Messerschmitts as you escort B-17s on critical bombing missions, and engage in tenacious dogfights over France. Unsurpassed graphics and spine-tingling playability captivate you in this sequel to the critically acclaimed and award-winning 1942: The Pacific Air War. Game features include: Authentic aircraft flight models and detailed renderings of all cockpits. Mission

Release date
February 12, 2021
Platforms
Windows
Developer
MicroProse Software, Inc.
Publisher
MicroProse
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Take to the skies over Europe during the most dangerous days of World War II. Pilot 20 authentic fighter aircraft from America, Britain, and Germany. Defend the skies over England from waves of German bombers, fight off attacking Messerschmitts as you escort B-17s on critical bombing missions, and engage in tenacious dogfights over France.

Unsurpassed graphics and spine-tingling playability captivate you in this sequel to the critically acclaimed and award-winning 1942: The Pacific Air War. Game features include: Authentic aircraft flight models and detailed renderings of all cockpits. Missions that include up to 256 planes in the air simultaneously.

Combat missions include Fighter Sweep, Bomb Target, Escort Flight, Intercept, and Interdiction. Campaign mode enables you to improve your skills over time and assume greater leadership over your squadron. A newsreel feature including historical film footage.

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★ 6.6/10GOG · 95 ratings
GOGLast checked November 3, 2026

Most helpful8

★ 5 / 5
1998 was a remarkable time for flight simulations - in that year, we got three very good ones: MSCFS, Jane's WW2 Fighters, and the best…
★ 1 / 5
The version released here is a modified version of EAW1.28 which was originally released by "The Code-Group". It was a further development of the 1.2…
★ 1 / 5
I cant play flight sims without a joystick. I wish GOG would add, if the title is playable with a joystick!!!!!
★ 2 / 5
seems like a fun flight sim, but the joystick doesn't work. whenever I tried to fly with the joystick, the plane would just spin and…
★ 1 / 5
only control that works is keyboard, no joystick, no gamepad ive been through the ini file to do the recomended work arounds to no avail,…
★ 5 / 5
You'll guys HAVE to pardon me but I just have to leave this very emotional testimony here. Back in the early 2000's I had a…
★ 1 / 5
But GOG peddle an outdated broken version that barely functions and CTDs constantly. Word is the latest version is locked behind the "DRM" that is…
★ 5 / 5
I have been wishing that this and other Microprose classics becomes available here. Wishes to come true. Works very well with a PC gamepad control…

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★ 4 / 5
European Air War is a legendary title for a reason: to this day, very few flight simulators can replicate the sheer, unbelievable scale of hundreds…
★ 1 / 5
Joystick won't work properly with this game, makes the game useless
★ 1 / 5
But GOG peddle an outdated broken version that barely functions and CTDs constantly. Word is the latest version is locked behind the "DRM" that is…
★ 2 / 5
I cant seem to get it to run well on my new gaming PC. I had this for a few years on my old PC…
★ 5 / 5
A lot of fun, while the graphics are on the old side, noting quite like an old ww2 sim.
★ 5 / 5
Great combat flight sim! you don't have to be a flying expert to play this! Great fun!

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