Rise of Flight: Iron Cross Edition

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
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  1. FLGibsonJr
    Nov 21, 2010
    10
    You can tell right away this is a great Combat Flight Sim...the potential for the future seems limitless. I received mine after pre-ordering it (original Rise of Flight release) and have been enjoying it ever since. Like all new games there were a few bugs and areas that needed to be refined, but those have all been addressed. What is exceptionally nice is that you have developers who haveYou can tell right away this is a great Combat Flight Sim...the potential for the future seems limitless. I received mine after pre-ordering it (original Rise of Flight release) and have been enjoying it ever since. Like all new games there were a few bugs and areas that needed to be refined, but those have all been addressed. What is exceptionally nice is that you have developers who have been continuing to work and further develop this game.

    I just wanted to thank the developers for a great game, and I am still looking to the future with continued hope as this WWI Combat Flight Sim gets better and better.

    This is now the definitive WWI Combat Flight Sim, and perhaps the definitive Combat Flight Sim.

    Regards,    … Expand
  2. EdwardR
    Mar 29, 2011
    10
    Rise of Flight is a great flight sim and probably the best WWI sim since Red Baron.

    The graphics are exceptional and the planes are depicted in amazing detail. While I'm no expert on the flight characteristics of WWI aircraft, the planes in Rise of Flight handle like the books suggest they should - the rotaries have serious torque, the triplanes climb nicely, and Camel is a spin waiting    Rise of Flight is a great flight sim and probably the best WWI sim since Red Baron.

    The graphics are exceptional and the planes are depicted in amazing detail. While I'm no expert on the flight characteristics of WWI aircraft, the planes in Rise of Flight handle like the books suggest they should - the rotaries have serious torque, the triplanes climb nicely, and Camel is a spin waiting to happen. There are options to simplify the flight models in various ways, but each of the planes remains unique in its own way. And all are a pleasure to fly with any standard joystick.

    In addition to the scouts, flyable two-seaters and bombers are available, and you can man the gun turrets in them.

    The graphics and flight model variety come with a cost: Rise of Flight requires an upper mid-level system to run well. Take the system requirements seriously.

    The game has numerous scripted and quick missions, and a few mini campaigns, but it currently lacks a robust campaign system ala Red Baron. The developer has one scheduled for the next update, though. The product is very well supported with periodic updates and has an active multiplayer community. There also are a wide variety of user-made airplane skins, many of which the developer has added to the official game.

    The game requires online activation upon first installation and for updates, but can be played in offline mode otherwise. As anti-piracy measures go, it's pretty benign.

    Rise of Flight is a very good flight sim that continues to improve and is a worthy successor to Red Baron.    … Expand
  3. tracy502
    May 17, 2015
    10
    This is the Very Best flight sim I have ever played. If you want to play for Free, all you need do is dnload it and play with the 2 or 3 planes that are Free, but if ya really like flight sims then you can register and buy more planes. Yes, you do have to buy more planes, but the reason for that is the constant developer work on adding planes, maps, bug fixes and excellent up-to-dateThis is the Very Best flight sim I have ever played. If you want to play for Free, all you need do is dnload it and play with the 2 or 3 planes that are Free, but if ya really like flight sims then you can register and buy more planes. Yes, you do have to buy more planes, but the reason for that is the constant developer work on adding planes, maps, bug fixes and excellent up-to-date graphics sound, and realism. This sim is not for everyone because it does have a learning curve. If you want arcade play then you might look else where. If you want a sim with WOW graphics, sound and fantastic game play then look no further, This Is It!… Expand