IL2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey

[Fenavian]

Well the demo was released for the 360 this week, and I bought a flight stick for this game, but it just so happens that it works for HAWX as well. The demo is fantastic. For those that don't know, IL2 is like THE WW2 flight combat sim for the PC. So the fact that they are making a game for the consoles is a pretty big step in their department. I dare say it could revolutionize flight sims in the future for the consoles. I do recommend using a flight stick with this. Madcats/Saitek makes a great flight stick for $50, and it feels great. The only bad thing I could say about it is the throttle control is in the front and its wired, but other than that, the thing rocks. However, the throttle in the front means the stick is accessible to those lefty's out there.

Going back to the game, the damage modeling is fantastic. Flying around with a big hole in your wing or having said wing sheered off due to a flying "miscalculation" is just plain awesome. They put a lot of work into flight modeling, as they always have. Each plane has its own characteristics and idiosyncrasies. They do have a sizable plane list to start with and if past games are any indication, I expect some plane DLC to hit relatively soon after launch. There is also talk of plane customization for multiplayer, in terms of load out and paint schemes, and I think even fuel, but we will have to see when it's released.

All in all I am really excited about this particular release. The only thing I am more excited about is the release of the new Mechwarrior game. But if you are interested, I do suggest taking a good look at the demo. But be forewarned, the demo is 1.2 gigs!

[Inquisitor]

I'll have to try the demo. I enjoyed HAWX and AC6 and the flight combat in the Battlestations series.

[Fenavian]

Tuesday is coming and with that, IL2 is coming. I will likely be spending most of the day playing this awesome game. lol.

[Inquisitor]

Tried the demo, was entertaining. Probably will rent it at some point.

[Fenavian]

it apparently will be out thursday now. But the reviews are very very positive. I recommend a flight stick int eh worst way though. No joke.