IL-2 Sturmovik: Complete Edition (PC) - Reviews

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25.11.2006

When the original IL2 Sturmovik was released it created a sensation in the gaming world. Here was a small neat product that did a remarkable job of recreating WWII combat. This first product was the start of an acorn that grew into an oak. This series has been all about attention to detail. This shows not only in the quality of the aircraft skins but also the attention to detail in the cockpits, the flight modelling and further into AI behaviour and the user interface. The Complete Edition is a huge project which has had the input of programmers and historians as well as the input from us the humble players over many years that has lead to an awesome product.Few titles in this genre offer anything like what is available here: hundreds of flyables, lots of maps, the arenas of the Pacific and mainland Russia/Germany, dynamic campaigns as well as a comprehensive mission builder. The scope is gigantic. The initial release of Forgotten Battles was plagued with some problems which have been stamped out relentlessly over the last few years. 1C Maddox commitment to this product has been astounding with numerous patches and free add-ons of new aircraft. They have bent over backwards for the customer in a way that some `pay before you get anything' software companies would never have done. The benefits for 1C have been a large following purchasing the numerous products that the 1C machine churns out. From early bi-planes through all the classic fighters like the Bf-109 and the Spitfire to the early jets, fighters, fighter bombers and bombers are all represented in convincing detail. Other software companies might provide more details on less aircraft, but rarely do they faithfully model the fight characteristics as well. One aspect I particularly like about this simulation is the cockpit gauges. These have fluid realistic motion, not some calculated values that a line jumps to unevenly. These gauges compliment the flight modelling which is a revelation. The calculations are so detailed you will need a fast CPU as well as plenty of memory for the maps. With the Pacific Fighters add-on engine torque modelling was added. This adds to realism, a WWII aircraft is no longer something that fly's straight in a sterile world. Combat with the AI is a lot better than the initial release and this is where you can explore the handling traits of your aircraft and its weapons. One area that has had numerous revisions is the effectiveness of the different weaponry and its effect in the damage model. The damage models for all these hundreds of aircraft are another star point of this game. Aircraft break up depending on their armour, your weapon etc. it's interesting to see how many hits some aircraft can absorb and how vulnerable others are. This simulation does have a little educational value and is an insight into the horrors of aerial combat. It recreates the events of WWII well and much of what you might read about combat and the behaviour of certain planes is similar within limits. One aspect that has made this genre so successful is the relative ease of flying. This is not like Eagle Dynamic's Lock-On, once you know a little about your aircraft and have experienced combat you can enjoy this game. The Complete Edition is great for off-liners as the AI is so refined. Of course to play at the highest levels is quite an art, avoiding mistakes, reading the enemy's tactics and knowing when to fight or run. System requirements have got steadily higher than the early releases but are still reasonable, the graphics looking fine if not quite as good as Lock-On. One area I particularly like is the atmospheric effects. Cloud layers are more substantial and the effect looks better than the already good clouds that populated the original release. This product gives its player a taste of aerial combat and can be as much tedious work as it can be excitement. A stylish product with no flaws 1C shows how it should be done.For:Generous to a fault with patches and free add-onsEnormous number of flyabesLarge number of combat theatresDetailed flight/physics/damage modellingQuality mission builderDynamic campaign engineElegant graphics engineWeather effectsRock solid stability with 98/Me/2000/XPRefined AIAgainst:Nothing major

2.4.2006

Not a new game,but one that has been constantly updated since the original Il-2 Sturmovik. The roots of the game are on the Eastern front,and the winter maps are breathtaking, the game is VERY atmospheric and immersive. It is also very wide in scope, if landing on Carriers in the Pacific is your thing,that is here too! You can build your own missions and careers, the choice of aircraft is very varied (including armament)There is a thriving on line gaming community with many virtual "Squadrons" both Allied & Axis...I found the most apealing thing about the game is its total adaptability and "immersion". Not so much a game,more a way of life!

26.9.2009

+ PointsWorks smoothly on my old laptop set at 1024 x 768 and 16 bit colourMy Black Widow Joystick was easy to configureIt is early days, as yet, I have only take pot shots at ground targets with a Hurricane. since this was an aircraft of my era. (I am getting on a bit)There lots of mission options which I have yet to exploreIt makes a refreshing change from FS2004 which I have on my PC.- PointsI would like to use more of my Joystick controls rather than the keyboard, perhaps it is possible but have yet to find a way to do it.

5.9.2011

Its a good game to play the only down side to it is that IL2 Sturmovik 1946 has more to offer than this one you can mod this game more than IL2 Sturmovik series complete edition..that does,nt mean i wont play this game it is still fun to play with IL2 Sturmovik 1946 you get the same stuff as you get with IL2 Sturmovik series complete edition so my advice would be to anyone would be get IL2 Sturmovik 1946..first Also one last thing it is a must to mod this game because you get to fly planes such as the B17 HE111 etc

18.9.2006

As an earlier reviewer said this is well worth buying. New and existing players of Maddox Sims will get a lot out of this game which is ridiculously cheap at less than a tenner.You get five years of game development wrapped up in one easy to install DVD package.The full Maddox experience, Forgotten Battles, Aces Expansion and Pacific Fighters all rolled into one, the version is 4.04M so no need for patching.By the way there are flyable Gladiators included :)M4T ;)

28.1.2013

This is a great combat flight sim, but you should only buy the latest version, IL2 Sturmovik 1946. Even that needs downloaded patches to bring it completely up to date with all of the latest content. Don't waste your time with the Complete EditionThis is the latest version you can buy.http://www.amazon.co.uk/UBI-Soft-IL2-Sturmovik-1946/dp/B0027FFRHM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1359390472&sr=8-1

6.2.2015

Have been following Ubisoft for years. Got this in a fit of nostalgia!! - I now appreciate just how excellent a flight simulator it really is and there is still an enormous amount to learn. Plane graphics are second to none - landscape a touch dated but still good. Can't praise UBISOFT enough - a brilliant piece of work. This is a classic.

3.1.2013

To put it bluntly this game is absolutely stunning! The game itself is great to play, as it uses realistic controls, and missions. The best part is the multi-player side of the game, as it is fun and action packed.Recommendation, if you buy this game use a Joystick, as it is far easier to control!