Take the role of a rookie pilot to defend the skies from enemy attack. Similar in spirit to Microsoft's Crimson Skies games, Wings of War places players in the cockpits of World War I-style aircraft and pits them in arcade-style dogfights above a re-imagined, early 20th century European countryside. The game features more than 70 missions in which virtual pilots protect allies, attack enemy assets, and earn the a reputation of a true Ace. The game is designed with a forgiving control scheme, including features like "one-button evasive maneuvers," to help keep the action fast and fun. Both cooperative and competitive multiplayer gaming is supported through the Xbox Live service.