IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946

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  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Mar 13, 2007
User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 134 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 121 out of 134
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 134
  3. Negative: 10 out of 134
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  1. MouseOne
    Nov 22, 2010
    7
    Actually, this game needs two scores: one as purchased and one as patched. As purchased, it's about a 5 by modern flight sim standards. I know the IL-2 fanatics will disagree with me here, but truthfully the flight model isn't really as convincing as, say, Aces High 2 or Rise of Flight (my two fav prop sims). Patched, the graphics bring this about the AH2 standard, and the gameActually, this game needs two scores: one as purchased and one as patched. As purchased, it's about a 5 by modern flight sim standards. I know the IL-2 fanatics will disagree with me here, but truthfully the flight model isn't really as convincing as, say, Aces High 2 or Rise of Flight (my two fav prop sims). Patched, the graphics bring this about the AH2 standard, and the game deserves a 9 there--- BUT you'll either need a friend to point you in the right direction, sift through forum posts, or just suffer trial and error. For example, it took me forever to figure out how to integrate TrackIR, whereas any state of the art game just is plug and play. Before everyone gets snotty about the guy who gave it a 0 for lack of tutorial, imagine if you came to this game with no previous flight sim time. Not explaining controls isn't a badge of honor, nor does it make those who figured it out better people.

    Bottom line, although its age shows, as played probably the best WW2 flight sim out there. But expect to put some work in-- not in learning to fly, but in futzing with patches and such. Then again, at $10, you can't beat the price (AH2 is $15/month, and while it has a better FM, the graphics are just painful)    … Expand

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#17 Best PC Game of 2007
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#61 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
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#16 Most Shared PC Game of 2007

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. PC Gamer UK
    91
    This is the biggest and best combat flight sim money can buy, but it's by no means flawless. [Jan 2007, p.70]
  2. PALGN
    80
    Excellent gameplay and an amazing level of detail should make those who enjoy flight sims giddy (and may even convert a few that aren't into amateur flyboys).
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  3. PC Zone UK
    78
    The definitive "IL-2" collection. [Feb 2007, p.79]
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