IL-2 Sturmovik: Forgotten Battles

 PC
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Mar 2, 2003
Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. AceGamez
    100
    Doubtless the best flight-sim ever made; startling realism, excellent graphics and addictive gameplay make for an award-winning title.
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  2. PC Gameworld
    95
    The most authentic, challenging, and beautiful pre-jet age combat flight sim ever made.
  3. PC Gamer
    92
    The finest WWII prop sim of its era. Perhaps even of all time. [June 2003, p.80]
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  5. GMR Magazine
    90
    A hardcore simmer's delight, with superb flight physics and enough detail to please the most finicky realism fanatics, including minutiae such as adjustable fuel mixtures and radiator controls. [June 2003, p.70]
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  6. Computer Games Magazine
    90
    The new pilots are smarter, making for more challenging - and more convincing - air combat. [June 2003, p.76]
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  7. GameSpot
    86
    Forgotten Battles doesn't make the sort of huge impact that the original game did, but, despite its faults, it's generally a very worthy successor.
  8. IGN
    85
    This is easily one of the best combat flight sims you can get and that's even if you already own the original IL-2.
  9. GameSpy
    85
    The superior graphics and flight modeling are unmatched, and game's many solitaire and multiplayer options give it long life on the hard drive.
  10. FiringSquad
    84
    Provides the ultimate combat flying experience, and no perfect place to play it. The dynamic campaign may be good, but it’s not compelling. The multiplayer venue is hampered by a factious community, and terrible matchmaking interface.
  11. Computer Gaming World
    80
    This is either a great standalone expansion pack or a slightly underachieving sequel. [June 2003, p.96]
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  12. Yahoo!
    70
    There's no denying that "IL-2 Sturmovik" is a great sim and therefore Forgotten Battles is a great sim by extension. As a sequel, however, it's a bit underwhelming.
  13. G4 TV
    60
    Isn't really a sequel no matter what it says on the box. It's an expansion pack. Gamers who already own "IL-2 Sturmovik" may balk at the price, as there's simply not enough new here to justify the purchase.

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#16 Best PC Game of 2003
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#24 Most Shared PC Game of 2003

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 48
  3. Negative: 6 out of 48
  1. NickM.
    Mar 25, 2006
    10
    By far and away the best WWII combat flight sim to date. This sim has over 150 flyable aircraft now and shows no signs of slowing. Outstanding.
  2. MLancer
    Mar 25, 2006
    10
    Best flight sim of all. Fantastic atmosfere and excellent flight models and AI. Includes an excellent mission editor.
  3. BarryK.
    May 16, 2003
    9
    Hands down the best WWII combat sim on the maket today. The graphics are better than IL2 and the AI is vastly improved..very challenging. Hands down the best WWII combat sim on the maket today. The graphics are better than IL2 and the AI is vastly improved..very challenging. Online play is superb.… Full Review »
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