IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad

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  1. CBZ
    Oct 23, 2014
    10
    Amazing WWII flight simulator. Great feel, visuals and fun. The game has evolved tremendously since early alpha nd now that it has been released you can appreciate how far it has come.
    The gameplay is fun and as soon as user made server missions are created and the mission editor released to the public the game is going to be even better. This game will flourish with time, as other sims    Amazing WWII flight simulator. Great feel, visuals and fun. The game has evolved tremendously since early alpha nd now that it has been released you can appreciate how far it has come.
    The gameplay is fun and as soon as user made server missions are created and the mission editor released to the public the game is going to be even better. This game will flourish with time, as other sims have.
    It's not an arcade game although it can have some simplified controls if you wish. So don't expect a Warthunder experience. Expect more!
    I can only recommend using a joystick for this game, and if you can afford it, a HOTAS + TrackIR.
    Awesome game with a great community. I'm sure developers will expand the plane selection and maps in the future.    … Expand
  2. Monte28
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    Before reading my review or anyone else's, take a second to look up a video of this game. If you can accomplish that simple task, you will realize none if these reviews mean anything because the game is what you make of it, and it provides you with everything to make the game the best you can play, or you can look at minor flaws and give it a zero because you can't live with even one smallBefore reading my review or anyone else's, take a second to look up a video of this game. If you can accomplish that simple task, you will realize none if these reviews mean anything because the game is what you make of it, and it provides you with everything to make the game the best you can play, or you can look at minor flaws and give it a zero because you can't live with even one small feature that isn't
    Made just for you.
    Alright so let me start off by saying I am a licensed pilot for gliders and single engine aircraft. I have been flying for 7 years now and I have hundreds of hours of flight time. I know what it feels like to fly an aircraft. So I was a founder of the game when it first came out and loved it. There was a lot of improvements with each update and it was extremely promising. Towards the end, however; the development started turning into a disaster. A lot of user input was ignored and many decisions were based off of pure developer opinions versus the user opinions. The reason I am giving the game a 10 is to counter the lies a lot of reviews here claim. People are giving this game a zero because of a simple system that has NOTHING to do with the simulator as a whole. How does unlocking stuff make a great game into an awful game. People are over dramatic and I'm not saying the game is perfect, but it is the best flight SIM out right now. When you buy a flight simulator, that is what you are buying. It simulates flight! A lot of people are giving negative reviews because the game has "bad flight models?" And you Mr.I give games zeros because I can, have flown an aircraft before? Didn't think so. The flight models are amazing. You can feel the speed, turbulence, and weight of the plane. I understand why a lot of people are upset about this. It's actually hard to fly and shoot at the same time! The original Il2 had no turbulence and the physics at the time could not simulate lift.Battle of Stalingrad does a great job of simulating every aspect of aviation. In terms of visuals the game is the best I've ever seen. Even better than DCS in terms of plane models(DCS wins for environment though) and the combat is so compelling. You are gripping your stick as hard as you can as you fight in a rolling scissors and ballistics are on point. Do not listen to all the zero reviews. And if you think I'm a fanboy then look up videos and see for yourself! The game is awesome and multiplayer is a blast with a lot of custom missions already and large scale servers. The game can only get better with support and these devs are the only ones willing to make us WW2 flight Sims anymore. Like I said. Look up videos and see how much this game accomplishes.    … Expand
  3. EddieElNino
    Nov 5, 2014
    10
    Great game, fun to play and looks fantastic. I have weathered through the good times and the bad with Il2 and this is definitely a high mark. Mulltiplayer is loads of fun and so is the campaign. I have thoroughly enjoyed every moment of playing and would tell anyone to try it!
  4. SamppaS72
    Jan 27, 2020
    10
    Absolutely the best WWII flight sim! Buy new maps and planes, especially when they are on sale on Steam or Il-2 Sturmovik's own website. Now there are maps also in western front. Remember, if you buy it on Steam, you have to buy the Stalingrad first.
  5. Kalimba1
    Oct 24, 2014
    10
    BOS is a wonderful sim. And so much more to come. I give it a 10 because it is a first to see such a complex
    simulator being so great at release. I predict that BOS will surpass in every aspect of graphics and complexity any current simulator. It is the new Milestone in WW2 sim.
  6. Winger
    Oct 24, 2014
    10
    This is the REAL successor to the original IL2 Series. The sense of flight is on par with Rise of Flight (same Engine - but polished and featureincreased) and thereby absolutely stunning.
    BOS made a great staret and delivers a single- and multiplayerexperience so well working that no other combat flightsim in history can compete. Sure there still some things are missing like snow and    This is the REAL successor to the original IL2 Series. The sense of flight is on par with Rise of Flight (same Engine - but polished and featureincreased) and thereby absolutely stunning.
    BOS made a great staret and delivers a single- and multiplayerexperience so well working that no other combat flightsim in history can compete. Sure there still some things are missing like snow and rain but I am sure the devs wont stop optimizing at this point since this is only the beginning of a new era of WWII Combat flightsimming. So if youre a combat flightsim enthusiast the title is an absolute MUST HAVE!    … Expand
  7. IgorND
    Oct 23, 2014
    10
    Excellent.

    The planes themselves feel very faithfully modelled, both visually (particularly the damage modelling) and in terms of flight characteristics. The narrower selection of planes means that each has been finished to a very high standard, although the developers have already made some suggestions about planes being added following release. The visual effects are obviously    Excellent.

    The planes themselves feel very faithfully modelled, both visually (particularly the damage modelling) and in terms of flight characteristics. The narrower selection of planes means that each has been finished to a very high standard, although the developers have already made some suggestions about planes being added following release.

    The visual effects are obviously excellent and the sound is generally very good, although a few effects appear to be missing (eg some hit sounds on your own airraft), but that can probably be put down to the game still being in early access.

    The AI is also very impressive and provides a very challenging opponent without resorting to any cheating: the AI follows the same rules as the player, has his vision constrained by the cockpit and controls his plane via control inputs as well. I've occasionally forgotten that I was fighting the computer rather than players online.

    AI gunners also man the gunnery positions in the Heinkel, Pe-2, the Ju-87 and IL-2, however they can also be manned by other human players. Gunnery stations in each of the planes that have them are fully modelled from a first-person pov.

    The multiplayer is also very fun, even at this early stage where it appears to be a basic team deathmatch placeholder. Servers offer two difficulty settings; Normal (icons, automatic engine management, navigation assists) and Expert (no icons, manual engine management and navigation).

    EDIT: From reading the community page, a lot of people seem concerned that the La-5 and FW-190 premium aircraft are some sort of pay-to-win issue. They're intended for enthusiasts as neither played a significant part in the Battle of Stalingrad itself, and neither are the highest performing aircraft on either side: multiplayer is still largely a contest between the Yak-1 and the 109s.    … Expand
  8. Rumcajs
    Oct 23, 2014
    10
    BOS is a very well done sim when it comes to flight modeling. It's level of aerodynamic simulation goes far above what original IL2 had or IL2 Cliffs of Dover has. It's a sim for people who search for realistic FM. Each of the planes has its very unique behaviour. It's not exactly easy to be successful in combat with those planes but when mastered it's rewarding. This sim is probably notBOS is a very well done sim when it comes to flight modeling. It's level of aerodynamic simulation goes far above what original IL2 had or IL2 Cliffs of Dover has. It's a sim for people who search for realistic FM. Each of the planes has its very unique behaviour. It's not exactly easy to be successful in combat with those planes but when mastered it's rewarding. This sim is probably not for everyone. A good joystick + rudder pedals + Track-IR are a necessity. A fast PC and a good gaming monitor are necessary too. Graphics is simply stunning - great visibility of aircraft, great implementation of weather, clouds, fog, sunset and so on.

    The offline Campaign is not so great. Is serves its purpose but is lacking more depth. Night missions are great though. There are plenty of ground targets around. AAA gets interesting because of its visual effects. Light-beams may blind you. Trucks have lights on. The overall feeling is much better than during day missions when everything is black and white.

    This game is a great choice for seasoned flight simmers and WW2 enthusiasts. It's not too friendly to gamers new to this genre. But this will probably change over time when there is more community created content available including detailed tutorials with all the tricks.

    10/10 my two cents.    … Expand
  9. Bando
    Oct 24, 2014
    10
    Best sim on the market. Flying feels genuine, intuitive controls and the feeling of "being there" are gorgeous.
    Don't be fooled by the decisions of the devs (unlocks and stuff) the sim itself is worth every penny, cent or whatever you pay with. Great fun and the devs are tireless in their pursuit of prime support.
  10. JG1_Baron
    Oct 23, 2014
    10
    Simply - the best simulator from WW2 era. Beatifull graphic, great FM etc. I think that this IL2: BOS is really nexgen game for simulator fans, especially for Eastfront.
    As i said before - the best sim.
  11. Gotre
    Oct 24, 2014
    10
    This is the best simulator of all that I've played .
    I can not put into words the feeling that you get when you first take-off in this game.
    It must try.
  12. 312_Jura
    Oct 23, 2014
    10
    Great sim so far, can't wait too see what the future development brinks. Title worthy of the Il-2 Sturmovik name. Participated in the Early Access of the title.
  13. avlSteve
    Oct 23, 2014
    10
    Long time flight simmer, experienced in IL2, CLOD, FSX, DCS, ROF, and many more going way, way back (think subLogic on a C64). This title, even at release, is the most engaging and addicting flight simulator I have ever used. The 'feeling' of flight is akin to DCS, but with more aircraft selection and a historical WW2 setting.

    The game mechanics, maps, flight model and damage model    Long time flight simmer, experienced in IL2, CLOD, FSX, DCS, ROF, and many more going way, way back (think subLogic on a C64). This title, even at release, is the most engaging and addicting flight simulator I have ever used. The 'feeling' of flight is akin to DCS, but with more aircraft selection and a historical WW2 setting.

    The game mechanics, maps, flight model and damage model are sound, and the game has been getting updates and attention weekly during early access, and they are continuing to make improvements. The development team (777) is very active and responsive to the community; Check out their forum.

    Joystick will be required, at a minimum. Personally, I've been obsessed with it for months.    … Expand
  14. AstronHaizer
    Oct 23, 2014
    10
    I played Il2- Forgotten battles, I played SB War Thunder, Rise of Fligt etc. So far, Il 2 BOS the best and perspective flight-simulator.

    Guys, dont forget how much content there was in Il 2 sturmovik in 2001 y. Almoust nothing,
    Now Il 2 BOS its a platform made to make a game of our dream,but not in one day.
  15. avatarka
    Aug 15, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Даже на этапе "Раннего доступа" игра выглядела очень достойна, сейчас, когда игра вышла в в релиз, я могу сказать - это Шедевр!

    Ты сидишь за штурвалом и это действительно "Я сижу за штурвалом, черт возьми!".
    Для симулятора важны ощущения, важен реализм, хорошая визуализация и реализация звука. Игрок должен не просто играть в пилота, он должен кончиками пальцев, всеми органами чувств ощущать себя пилотом, он должен стать им на время игры и всё это даже на данной стадии разработки есть в избытке!
    "Я не играл в пилота, я им был!" - вот, что я могу сказать...
    Внимание разработчиков к мелочам ощущается с первых минут игры. Очень красиво, аутентично, атмосферно и очень динамично...
    Глядя на зимние пейзажи становится даже зябко...
    Временами во время пикирования становится реально не по себе! Непередаваемые ощущения и опыт...

    Когда ты заходишь на самолет противника, когда вы идёте параллельным курсом и ты видишь лётчика Люфтваффе - "Вот, он - гад!", когда крылья ваших самолётов едва ли не касаются друг друга, а потом вы расходитесь чтобы сойтись буквально лоб в лоб! Да, от этого дух захватывает! Увлекает так, что в запале схватки, не задумываясь ни о чём, идёшь на таран!
    Или... "Вот, ты... а, вот, я... но хоть мой ЛаГГ в решето, но я не горю, а ты горишь, и я у тебя, фриц, на хвосте! А теперь получи, и на землю, тварь! На землю! Потому что, это наше небо и нам в нём летать, а ты, гадина, рождён, чтобы ползать! А по сему... на землю!".

    Как передать ощущения, когда уже не враг, а а ты у него на прицеле и снаряды его пушки рвут на части обшивку твоего самолета, и оглядываясь, ты видишь, что ты горишь!.. Это не описать словами, это надо почувствовать... Звуки пробиваемой обшивки... "Бам!", "Бам-бам... Бам-бам-бам..." и, вот, твоя ласточка на скорости в 300 с лишним киллометров в час, бешенно вращаясь входит в какое-то немыслимое пике и ты покидаешь самолет, выпрыгиваешь из него с парашютом... Вот, он летит к земле, дымя, сгорая, теряя куски обшивки, разваливаясь на части... а в стропах твоего парашюта поёт ветер... Такое можно лишь ощутить! Эти эмоции невозможно передать!

    Рекомендую ли я эту игру? Вне всякого сомнения!

    Разработчикам удачи, успеха и наши лучи поддержки! Будем ждать дополнений!    … Expand
  16. jamesstewart200
    Oct 23, 2014
    10
    BOS is a fantastic game, it is just now released and it does still needs some polishing. Im sure more planes and maps will be added like Rise of Flight. More servers will be added and the flight and damage models and excellent. No regrets with my purchase.
  17. BlitzPuppet
    Jul 4, 2023
    10
    Updated 2023:
    Game has come a long way since my initial review. It's definitely worth playing now and feels like a true successor to the original IL2. Shame they can't implement 4 engine bombers, but maybe the next iteration will.
    Multiplayer is where it's at. Original Review: I've played flight sims all my life, ranging all the way back to my parents Packard Bell with    Updated 2023:
    Game has come a long way since my initial review. It's definitely worth playing now and feels like a true successor to the original IL2. Shame they can't implement 4 engine bombers, but maybe the next iteration will.

    Multiplayer is where it's at.

    Original Review:
    I've played flight sims all my life, ranging all the way back to my parents Packard Bell with Microprose's Flying Fortress, Lucasart's WWII additions, all the way through all of the Jane's games, Falcon 4.0, and the IL2 series. You name it and I've probably played it....as long as it was categorized as a "simulation".

    When I first heard BoS being marketed as the true simulation replacement to IL2:1946s I got excited. 1946s was dying out as the game was so old and was no longer attracting any new blood...this was exactly what we needed, a new game! I was one of the early adopters and jumped right into the "alpha premium" just to be able to fly this "future of flight sims" game. While I was happy with what I saw at first I was quickly brought back in reality once the development continued.

    I'm not going to get into any of the forum drama or anything of that sort, but my main problem was that the Devs didn't seem to listen to what their early adopters/playerbase were wanting and expecting out of the game. They had their own ideas and were sticking to them. Hardcore sim fan? Sorry, you're not our target audience.

    Everything seems dumbed down and really does remind me of IL2:Birds of Prey (which I could not stand). While pretty it just didn't seem real at all and seemed to throw out all that made IL2:1946 so good and fun. I am in no way talking about the lack of maps/planes but more of a focus shift from individual plane components to what now seems like an overall "plane". I'll compare it to some car racing games that use green bars that have static performance levels for easy interpretation rather than relying on the skill of the driver. Don't even get me started on the FW190...

    The game is gorgeous but unfortunately is still plagued by the DX9 "plateau" that some developers can't seem to get past. The flight models seem a little wonky and I can't understand why the pitch input in the axis planes seems to "wander" after input (regardless of speed) where as the russian planes do not have this issue. This makes gunnery/overall flight aggravating since I don't remember seeing this input in any other game series (DCS and Cliffs of Dover don't suffer from this)

    All in all I was utterly disappointed by the game. I may check back in a year or two to see if things have improved, but for right now...there are MUCH better games out there if you are looking for a true flight sim experience. If you're looking for a step up/above from War Thunder then BoS may be for you.

    I give this game a solid 4.0. It's pretty, the sounds are awesome, and it has potential....but the devs come off as hostile/apathetic and I just don't have any patience for that. I wish them good luck!    … Expand
  18. Georgio41
    Oct 23, 2014
    10
    A worthy successor to the all time classic flight sim; Battle over Stalingrad takes IL-2's banner and runs with it. The most realistic feeling of flight without actually getting into a WW2 aircraft and bodes well for when Oculus Rift's CV1 is released to realise new levels of immersion that can only be dreamed off.

    Quite simply the best.
  19. ALROM
    Oct 23, 2014
    10
    It is quite enaugh for simulator, i wonder how people can be so negative. I have not best computer with i3 3.5 GHZ and Radeon r 280 X and i run BoS at Ultra settings with 65-85 FPS.
    I really like to learn to fly Lagg 3 and Bf 109 and want to become really dogfighter.
  20. pilotpierre
    Nov 2, 2014
    10
    As a aerobatic pilot in real life, this is the closest to actual flying I have experienced on any flight sim starting with Falcon on an Atari 500 around 30? Years ago.
    The aircraft have weight and are a delight to fly.
    Graphics are outstanding. Sounds are great. I could wax lyrical about this BoS ad nauseum, but I suggest potential buyers see for yourselves via the plethora of videos    As a aerobatic pilot in real life, this is the closest to actual flying I have experienced on any flight sim starting with Falcon on an Atari 500 around 30? Years ago.
    The aircraft have weight and are a delight to fly.
    Graphics are outstanding.
    Sounds are great.
    I could wax lyrical about this BoS ad nauseum, but I suggest potential buyers see for yourselves via the plethora of videos on youtube and the BoS sight. Also check out independent reviews now available.
    I have been playing this since the early release was first released and the weekly updates during that period and the regular updates since actual release give me confidence that this sim will surpass the original IL2 in longevity.    … Expand
  21. rpgielow
    Oct 23, 2014
    10
    Best game to fly WW2 bombers ever !!! Heinkel 111 is a dream and Stuka sirens spread terror on the battlefield !!! Multiplayer is solid with no lag. Servers and community evolving quickly. This is the game we gonna play for the next 10 years. A must have for warbirds lovers :)
  22. gamerzinowich12
    Oct 24, 2014
    10
    Ok, let's get started with the fact that my score wouldn't have been 10, but around 9 or 8. I'll throw in a 10 to offset the 0-scoring cry babies that are upset since their fantasies are not fulfilled. But honestly, they should throw in a 5, 6 etc.. but they do a 0 to 4 since they're just so upset that the sim they hoped to redeem all of the past disappointments turned out not to beOk, let's get started with the fact that my score wouldn't have been 10, but around 9 or 8. I'll throw in a 10 to offset the 0-scoring cry babies that are upset since their fantasies are not fulfilled. But honestly, they should throw in a 5, 6 etc.. but they do a 0 to 4 since they're just so upset that the sim they hoped to redeem all of the past disappointments turned out not to be perfect on all aspects.

    I'll keep this short and sweet:

    The devs have created a simulator with fantastic feeling of flight and excellent hardcore dog-fighting experiences. Graphics are great despite the bit dated DX9 engine (just look at the vids). The map is excellent, but of course flying over the snow can get tiresome.. but that's not the sim's fault.

    The gripes are mostly about the plot-twist that dev team pulled, which is "grind xp to get unlocks". I think that decision is a combination of not having a budget to do a detailed historical experience and the assumption that "everyone else grinds so ME TOO".. and that idea combined with lack of budget I assume took us with the current mode of campaign. That was the stupidest thing they could do because the wrath of a flight sim scene knows no limits. It's far from perfect, but it's not the disaster some other reviews are referring to.

    Also some concerns about flight characteristics on some models. But honestly, there is evidence for and against. It's not just that "ITS WRONG" like some people say.

    SO ALL IN ALL: A nice pierce of flight sim software set for WW2 eastern front. Definitely a sim (vs. the arcade titles we've seen with WT etc) and I hope we'll see another theatre and a real campaign engine.

    But if you like flight sims, GO FOR IT! It's a no-brainer given the market that's out there and the positive aspects BOS has.

    Thanks for reading!    … Expand
  23. BigManWithZweih
    Oct 26, 2014
    10
    Well, what we have here…

    Best ever feel of light on your home PC? Yes, it is. Graphics, Sounding, Flight Model, Force Feedback effects, Camera effects – everything is focused on Your feeling of flight. Really great feeling, never have experienced something like this before anywhere, may be in a real flights only. Boring lifeless campaign like in previous flight sims? No, Il-2 BoS    Well, what we have here…

    Best ever feel of light on your home PC? Yes, it is. Graphics, Sounding, Flight Model, Force Feedback effects, Camera effects – everything is focused on Your feeling of flight. Really great feeling, never have experienced something like this before anywhere, may be in a real flights only.

    Boring lifeless campaign like in previous flight sims? No, Il-2 BoS Campaign is really fun and it provides single-player gameplay which is incomparable with any other combat sim on the market. Simply the best single-player fun in flight sims ever.

    Amazing realistic sound which can’t be heard in any other flight sim? Yes, it is. Very natural sounding in cockpit, heard like I’ve experienced in real prop planes. Incredible external sounds, while looking on plane with fly-by camera I hear same what I hear on flight show on airfield.

    Useless and predictable AI? No, Il-2 BoS AI is really close-up to men-style air combat. Sometimes it is hard to determine – are you fighting with AI or with a real man in Multiplayer. It can perform different specific maneuvers like split-S, turns, Hi and Low Yo-Yo, climb and dive, combat turn and so on. It’s never “just turn on you like a bull”, no, it’s really smart opponent.

    Best plane damage model on the market? Yes, it is. There is no any other flight sim which will show you such details of airframe damage like BoS can show. Airframe deformation - broken parts which are falling very realistic with full-physics calculation. Amazing Graphics Effects of Fuel fire, Engine fire, Fuel and Water leaks, plane Explosions when it collides ground or obstacle, sounds of damage and hits – all these are incomparable with any other flight sim, simply the best.

    Not realistic flight models? No, Il-2 BoS keeps a super-high standard of plane performance data precision. All main airplane and it’s engine characteristics are kept in 2% precision range in compare with real historical plane performance data. Till the day no one haven’t success in proof that something is wrong. Many have tried but all they have fail in their attempts to proof that something in plane FM is really wrong. Developers always have strong base of proofs that BoS airplanes are really high close-up to real prototypes.

    Best WW2 combat sim ever? Yes, it is. You need to try it and you will confirm that. Best graphics, best Flight and Damage Models, best Sounding, best Game Play, best AI. Simply the best. You need to try it, I’m hope you will – everyone who loves or just likes the combat aviation need to try this life experience.    … Expand
  24. lion737
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    As I have no experience in testing games, I will just talk about the subject I can judge as a professional pilot.
    The flight physics and aerodynamic modelling is just superb. It is way ahead of anything available for PC.
    Surely this leads to a steep learning curve, even if you have flown the original IL2 for some years. But it should give you another kind of satisfaction, if you are able    As I have no experience in testing games, I will just talk about the subject I can judge as a professional pilot.
    The flight physics and aerodynamic modelling is just superb. It is way ahead of anything available for PC.
    Surely this leads to a steep learning curve, even if you have flown the original IL2 for some years. But it should give you another kind of satisfaction, if you are able to fly a successful traffic pattern. To land a high powered tail dragger, good training in reel life was needed, and it is necessary in IL2: BoS as well.
    In the early access forum, even experienced sim pilots were complaining about "bounced" landings, ground looping, difficult taxiing etc etc. Some training with the RoF crates will surely help, as any WW2 fighter pilot began his career on biplanes as well.    … Expand
  25. SharpeXB
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    This is the best WWII combat flight sim to be released in over a decade. Developed by the same team which brought the successful sim Rise of Flight. It is accessible to players who are new to this genre and offers complex features for more hardcore simulation enthusiasts as well. The aircraft are faithfully and accurately modeled with detailed animated cockpits and correct flight modeling.This is the best WWII combat flight sim to be released in over a decade. Developed by the same team which brought the successful sim Rise of Flight. It is accessible to players who are new to this genre and offers complex features for more hardcore simulation enthusiasts as well. The aircraft are faithfully and accurately modeled with detailed animated cockpits and correct flight modeling. It's important to realize this game has just been launched. It's normal for flight sims to be developed over time with additional content and improvements. As it is now the game works very solid and runs well. If BoS follows the same course as Rise of Flight it's certain to add more aircraft, maps, campaigns etc. there are a few good servers now for multiplayer and this number will certainly increase.… Expand
  26. Covert_Death
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    This is THE simulator for prop flight and WWII combat. there is nothing that comes close to the realism, both graphically and physically that this game has to offer.
  27. JG1_Tomas
    Oct 30, 2014
    10
    Simply one of the best between WWII Simulators today. Very good and realistic flight model, beautifull graphics.and so on... It is must have for hardcore players. Thumbs up.
  28. loubard
    Nov 14, 2014
    10
    This is how a good simulation should feel like!
    The game is making constantly more fun each day. The producers seem to update it regulary and they reply very fast to nearly every suggestions, questions or critics in the official game forum. Thumbs up!
  29. sermen1987
    May 4, 2018
    10
    + Very good audio/visual engine being upgraded with every major patch.
    + Great physics and flight modeling. The best ground collisions among flight games.
    + Very good idea with consolidating all parts into one game. It's enough to have just one part and you can play multiplayer and receive all new patches. + Very good contact between community and developers. + The game is developing    + Very good audio/visual engine being upgraded with every major patch.
    + Great physics and flight modeling. The best ground collisions among flight games.
    + Very good idea with consolidating all parts into one game. It's enough to have just one part and you can play multiplayer and receive all new patches.
    + Very good contact between community and developers.
    + The game is developing constantly.
    + One of the best Virtual Reality implementation i've ever seen.

    - Before 04.2018 generated range of view was too small.
    - Until Battle of Bodenplatte (2019) there is no western front.

    Overall: By far the best WW2 flight simulator ever created.    … Expand
  30. Hermodur
    Dec 7, 2014
    10
    Die Kampagne ist leider langweilig gehalten aber das wird noch überarbeitet. Im multiplayer macht das Spiel eine sehr gute Figur.
    Man hat wirklich das Gefühl in einem Flugzeug zu sitzen. Die Luftkämpfe sehen dabei auch noch sehr gut aus.... es macht mir viel Spaß nach der Arbeit. Es gibt noch viel zu tun um damit das Spiel, aber die Entwickler liefern kontinuierlich patches nach. Das    Die Kampagne ist leider langweilig gehalten aber das wird noch überarbeitet. Im multiplayer macht das Spiel eine sehr gute Figur.
    Man hat wirklich das Gefühl in einem Flugzeug zu sitzen. Die Luftkämpfe sehen dabei auch noch sehr gut aus.... es macht mir viel Spaß nach der Arbeit. Es gibt noch viel zu tun um damit das Spiel, aber die Entwickler liefern kontinuierlich patches nach. Das einzigste was schade ist, ist das die Server auf 32 Spieler begrenzt wurden aber dies wird nach und nach vergrößert und soll zum schluß auf 100 Spieler kommen. Ich kann nur jedem enpfehlen der Il2 liebt dieses Spiel zu kaufen.... von mir gibt es 5 Sterne :)    … Expand
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Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Jun 14, 2015
    74
    Il-2: Battle of Stalingrad boldly seeks to renew the genre by adding modern game design elements to the admittedly often sterile genre of flight simulators. Unfortunately not only does the bold attempt fail spectacularly, the developers also seem to have completely forgotten what made the original Il-2 a legend. The Rise of Flight legacy shows in the rather impressive visuals and physics modeling, but strangely a lot of its nice features didn't make the cut either and the “sequel” falls short of its predecessor in many ways. [June 2015]
  2. GameOver.gr
    Feb 10, 2015
    70
    The excellent handling and the immense realism that Battle of Stalingrad offers, manages to balance out the poor single player campaign and some of its design flaws.
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  3. PC PowerPlay
    Feb 8, 2015
    70
    The lack of content and generous helping of bugs can be easily forgiven thanks to the developer's high reputation. [Feb 2015, p.16]
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