Release Date:
PC: December 1st, 2020
Xbox: October 28th, 2021
Genre: Air CombatPrice: $24.99
Player(s): 1
Format: Digital
Developer: Sector D2
Publisher: Sector D2, Humble Games
Size: ~16GB
What is Project Wingman?
Project Wingman is a flight action game that lets you take the seat of advanced fighter jets and become a true ace. Fight in various missions and gamemodes ranging from intense aerial dogfights to large scale ground assault in an alternate scorched earth setting.
Is there a campaign?
Yes, there is a narrative-driven campaign where you progress through a set of linear missions, gaining new planes and hardware as you progress.
Conquest mode?
A rougelite mode separate from the campaign of Project Wingman. Here you are presented with a word map that you must take control of. Pick an area of the map, take on missions and eventually take down a boss to rid the area of enemy aircraft. You can acquire new hardware and allies as you progress, but enemies will escalate their attacks overtime. Your run will end once you are shot down.
How many planes are in the game?
20 (with the potential for more to be added post-release).
Camera options?
You can play in first or third person (with the former having an optional cockpit display).
Is Project Wingman a simulator?
No, while there are factors such as stalling your plane the game is more of an action "arcade" experience. Project Wingman also takes place in an alternate universe where great airships patrol the skies and severe volcanic activity have altered the planet's geography.
VR support?
Yes, VR is supported throughout the game on PC but is not required.
Ultrawide support?
Yes.
Flight Stick (HOTAS) support?
Yes on PC, TBA on console.
What time is the game taking off on PC?
10am PST.
Xbox Play Anywhere?
Yes, buying the game on Xbox will get you the game on Windows 10 and vice versa.
Game Pass?
Yes, the game is part of Game Pass on PC and Xbox. If you are an active member of that service you can play Project Wingman for no extra cost.
Console ports?
An Xbox port was unceremoniously announced on August 10th 2021 and then had a surprise release on October 28th of the same year. Other console plans are unknown at the time.
Metacritic | Opencritic
Screenrant 3.5/5
Project Wingman is a decent attempt from Sector D2 and Humble Games to compete with the Ace Combat franchise. With impressive graphics and relatively smooth gameplay, Project Wingman gives air combat fans something much more fun than frustrating. However, lack of innovation, quiet audio and a somewhat wonky UI means it's a game that will likely only be enjoyed by those who already consider themselves fans of the genre.
NoisyPixel 8/10
Project Wingman is an amazing air combat adventure from a team of developers who truly love the genre. Its campaign is fairly predictable, and you may wish for more planes, but the gameplay is just too damn good to overlook. There's a noticeable layer of quality found in each mission that transcends into the Conquest Mode, which will keep you coming back for more.
SavingContent 4/5
Project Wingman features the best Ace Combat has to offer, and more. Sector D2 has crafted a game that's both original and an homage in one, and I'm here for it. The singleplayer is incredibly well thought out, and provides longevity in its conquest mode where most players would stop when the campaign ends. Project Wingman knows what it is, does what it sets out to do, and exceeds that of its contemporaries.
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