| Air Warrior II | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Kesmai [1] |
| Publisher(s) | Interactive Magic |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Combat flight simulator |
Air Warrior II is a video game developed by American studio Kesmai Corporation and published by Interactive Magic for Windows. It is a sequel to Air Warrior .
Air Warrior II is a flight simulator which allows dozens of international players to challenge each other. [3]
Development of Air Warrior II was directly overseen by Bill Stealey, founder of the game's publisher, Interactive Magic. [4]
Next Generation gave it four stars out of five, and wrote that AWII is for WWII flight enthusiasts and an excellent choice for anyone looking for a great online multiplayer game. [3] During the inaugural Interactive Achievement Awards, Air Warrior II received a nomination for "Online Game of the Year" by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. [5]
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