War Dogs is a comprehensive air combat flight simulator designed to deliver an immersive experience on mobile devices. It caters to both beginners and experienced players by offering two control modes: Arcade and Simulation. Gamers can utilize pitch, roll, and yaw controls to perform both basic and advanced aerial maneuvers such as barrel rolls, pitchbacks, and wingovers, making the gameplay feel dynamic and authentic. The game emphasizes realism and excitement, allowing players to experience the thrill of flying and dogfighting like a true Ace Fighter.
The game features realistic flight simulation elements, including cockpit views and war emergency power options, which enhance the immersive experience. Players can take off and land aircraft from carriers, attack enemy ships with torpedoes, dive bomb enemy infrastructure, and destroy airfields, providing a wide range of combat scenarios. These features promise a gameplay experience comparable to PC or console air combat titles, emphasizing authenticity and engagement on mobile platforms.
War Dogs offers multiple campaigns set during World War II, each focusing on different national histories and aircraft. The British campaign involves defending the shores using the Supermarine Spitfire and engaging Kriegsmarine vessels with biplane torpedo bombers like the Fairey Swordfish. The German campaign sees players dominating the North African desert with Stuka dive bombers and Focke-Wulf FW 190s. The Japanese campaign tasks players with attacking Pearl Harbor using Mitsubishi Zero fighters and other aircraft, while the Russian campaign involves defending against German invasions with iconic planes like the Ilyushin IL-2 and Yakovlev Yak-3. The American campaign centers around retaliating at Pearl Harbor with advanced fighter planes such as the P-51 Mustang and F4U Corsair, reflecting the diverse historical battles of WW II.
In addition to single-player campaigns, War Dogs also supports multiplayer modes where players can invite friends for team-based arena battles. In these multiplayer sessions, players can deploy squads comprised of fighters, dive bombers, torpedo bombers, and heavy bombers to compete in land and sea battles against AI-controlled enemy assets like battleships and anti-aircraft guns. The game allows players to choose between flight simulator and arcade modes, providing flexibility based on their preferences. Progression systems enable players to level up, upgrade their warplanes, and become ace fighters through strategic gameplay and teamwork, adding depth and replayability to the experience.