Ил-2 Штурмовик: Битва за Сталинград

So if you want this game for VR, sure it has the support to do it. BUT, flat out it does not provide that. you will need a joystick. your controllers from your VR headset will do nothing. Game has a lot of potential with VR so long as you have the components to support that (joystick, rudder pads,ETC.) If you play VTOL VR and think coming here will give you the same seamless experience with your hands, it wont. For the time being, I am refunding until I get a joystick if I want to.

IF you have VR, joystick, and rudders, well have at it this game will be amazing for you.

too scary, b25 make me mad, WHY BF109 BUILT LIKE PAPER

Excellent simulator. Could be very challenging and takes time to set everything up the way you like it, but worth the time. Possibly the best ww2 simulator there is right now

if ur looking to play this game in vr and think ur vr controllers will work, dont even bother buying this game because they dont work at all, with the game, ur expected to still use ur mouse and keyboard even in vr mode, they mention nothing about that, im saving you all the time. game is alright but the no vr controller support instantly makes the game dog. instantly refunded this game when i found out you cant use your vr controllers.

Very entertaining and immersive. I think some missions could have been better designed in that the safest rout to target and best altitude for advantage are not always chosen. Minor really, Adolf Galland used to encourage hunting at low level in the BoB so who am I to argue? but this game makes you careful as it doesnt take much lack of concentration to get shot down. Level of detail can be stunning and its a pleasure to get your wheels thumping on the landing strip after a mission. There is a bug it seems to be well known where your place on the roster for the next mission in career mode, disappears after you complete the first mission of the day. I get over this by appointing myself commander, but I dont always want to command! however this way you can pick or chose if you participate or not. Oh, and pick your rout and height as well .

Absolutely superb WW2 air combat simulator - with Tank vs Tank thrown in!

Like it! Please continue the development. Nice simulator!

Great Flightsim but newcomers will have to look up a lot of guides online. Very little handholding in this game. Also be aware that many campaign missions are realistic from takeoff to landing - literally. Become acquainted with the time acceleration function :-)

one of the best flight sims and best ww2 flight sim, Fantastic maps and missions. Incredible detail for the planes and flight model.

i got my moneys worth so its not bad. single player is ok when starting out but gets old. mp is only really active on one server most of the time and centered around a air to air team death match meta. there are objectives and there is the opportunity for some real team play (bombers and escorts doing a realistic mission) but more than not its just people looking for air to air fights. if you like mp and playing an objective its not really gonna happen without friends so i give my time here a 7 outta 10.

I played mainly with a controller, which clearly isn't the ideal setup. I had fun and it reminded me of playing the early war plane sims as a kid. Good fun.

It would be nice to play the game, but I can't get past the registration at startup. I registered an account following all of the steps the recommended on Steam and on the developer's webpage, but still can't get the game to start. Something is configured wrong in their registration system.

Immersive warplane sim. If only all WW2 games had Career mode...

You will need a joystick, plus either flying experience or a desire to learn. You do not need VR, but it will make you want to try it.

killing people in air to air combat in real life must be the best feeling in the world

As detailed and sim heavy as DCS, but you can play it with only your mouse if you want.

It's a whole new dimension if you can play it in VR. I'm using a Quest 3 and link cable.

I'll preface this review by saying that I come from War Thunder. I played over a thousand hours and spent the majority of those time in mid-high tier prop air RB. I also bought the base game with Bodenplatte DLC on my first purchase, and only play single player thus far . With that out of the way, here's my thoughts:

As someone coming from War Thunder, do I recommend the game?

In short, yes. Very.

Good combat, pick any mission/theater you like without the alternate history missions (which I wholeheartedly hate from War Thunder), solid damage physics, a good options of planes, to name a few. In my opinion it offers the best of both worlds from War Thunder and DCS. A big plus for me is that it's able to be played with a controller (DualShock 4)

For the long answer...

I bought this game with the intention of trying to find an aircraft combat game that doesn't require me to grind hours upon hours to fly the plane I want (War Thunder) nor spend a great sum of money to fly the plane I want (DCS). For the longest time, I've had Il-2 Sturmovik: BoS on my wishlist but never really bought it because I don't own a HOTAS. I thought that to enjoy a game like this I need a full HOTAS setup. Boy, was I wrong.

Last month the game and DLCS got a major discount (which happens more often than I thought) and I decided to gun it. I'll give it 2 hours, and from there I'll make up my mind whether I want to keep or refund the game. Suffice to say that at first I'm surprised my DualShock 4 actually registers, though I'm having trouble with the camera movement. After the 2 hours is almost up I thought about refunding the game, but I decided not to. Though I'm having problems with the controls, I like flying the planes, and it just needs a little more tweaking here and there to make it work fine. So after binding the trigger, throttle, camera, and zoom buttons to the mouse and flying with the left joystick, I find the game to be very enjoyable, engaging and worth every penny I spent on it.

What sets it apart from War Thunder?

What I like about War Thunder is how the air realistic battles is just that, "Battles". You don't need to set supercharger stages, radiator flap, engine mixture, magneto, starter, push this, press that, etc. War Thunder controls that either automatically or at the push of a single button. Same with navigation, where you can just press "M" to see exactly where you are. Il-2 gives you the option to choose whether you want to manage the engine by yourself, or automatically. If you, like me, just want to get into the action without having to deal with "all that" then I highly recommend you try this game. Battles in War thunder are also "concise," as in you just need to fly for 5 minutes before encountering the enemy and get your dopamine rush from combat. IL-2 also gives you that chance, whether you want to run a quick mission with an air start, or go the extra mile and start from the parking area to play the entire mission, it's up to you.

I also love the fact that as there is no grinding or "reward" mechanics in this game, you can play at your own pace. For example, sometimes in War Thunder, when I'm the bottom fragger with 0 kills, few scores, and the match has dragged on for over 30 minutes, I'd usually engage the enemy to at least get a score/kill, even when I'm at a disadvantageous position. That way I can be done with this match, and move on to the next. Whether I die or not doesn't matter. Here, I try to be more cautious. I always disengage when I'm in a bad situation, and though I'm still kill-hungry, I do it with strategy and try to play it smart. Landing back home safe is always my top priority, and a reward by itself.

Damage model/physics is very very very good here compared to War Thunder. I always fly my 109 with wing gunpods (crazy, I know) in War Thunder because personally I feel that It never punches hard enough to kill a plane. The story is different here, however. I feel those 2 mgs and a cannon from the 109 is enough to kill an enemy. I also remember when my left wing was shot, but it's still intact, so I did not disengage out of the fight. Imagine my surprise when I pulled a high G and suddenly I was spinning aimlessly mid-air. It turns out that with enough damage and high G-load, your wings will give out in IL-2. I know this sounds like a common sense but I don't remember ever having this kind of encounter in War Thunder. There, if you're shot, you either still have your wings, or you don't.

Do keep in mind that I say this from propeller Air RB perspective, though. Not from Air Arcade battles, or Simulator Battles. I enjoy having to spot the enemy plane and identify them without the UI before engaging, I also enjoy having realistic aircraft physics and ballistic. If you're coming from Air RB, I think that it doesn't take much getting used to, and I truly feel that you will enjoy this game.

What sets it apart from DCS?

Very, very affordable. As someone living outside of Europe and Northern America region, the price of a game has been a big considering factor for me before a purchase. With the base game and Bodenplatte DLC, I get to play FW-190 A8, BF 109 K4, P-51D, Spitfire MK IX, and P-47D, all of which is sold separately in DCS with their own hefty price tag. Not to mention this game offers you the experience to fly the exquisite Me-262, in the same Bodenplatte DLC, if late war jets are your thing.

Eastern Front. Fly Lavochkins, Petlyakovs, Heinkels, Mid-war 109s and Stukas above Eastern front. I don't really fly the Soviet planes, but if you want to experience the 109s while they're nimble and lighter before they became a bomber interceptor, look no further. I love my Mustangs, but flying the 109 F4 is like gliding through the air.

I guess that's it from me. 88 hours in and I thoroughly enjoy my purchase. Bottomline is: Get the game, it's worth it, even more so on discounts.

muy real y muy bueno aunque le falta mas contenido y casi todo es de paga otra cosa me hubiera gustado que los aviones fueran klicleables en cabina

Great entry point for anyone looking at flight sims from a mechanics point of view. cost is tough for getting all the dlcs and the planes but those are al a carte and sales are generally not that far apart.

Loads of fun.

They are public supporters of the Russian war in Ukraine. Dont buy from them.

Excellent graphics and great control of aircraft ,tanks and vehicles. Challenging and fun to play. I am a private pilot and have flown military aircraft such as the T 6 ,T 33 And the MIG 15. This flight sim I believe helped prepare me for these flights. I made steep turns and rolls in each of the above aircraft with no difficulty.

I love this game sm good plane models and great crash physics dlcs too expensive tho

IL-2 is probably the best WW2 air simulator on the market right now. However, its graphics and engine are starting to show their age, which is expected for an 11-year-old game. That said, some missing features from the initial release still haven't been implemented:

• No support for four-engine bombers.
  
• No system for external fuel tanks.
  
• Less interactive cockpit compared to the predecessor IL-2: Cliffs of Dover.
  

The Good:

• The DLCs, which include maps and aircraft packs, are great for those on a budget.
  
• Ground attack gameplay is solid. (The Hawker Typhoon is an absolute beast!)
  
• Low-level air combat is well done. While the AI tends to focus mainly on turn fights, it works well in a furball.
  
• Best multiplayer WW2 experience right now, striking a perfect balance between study sims and quick air-quake games.
  

The Bad:

• Lacks high-altitude gameplay. (No large air formations to protect or attack.)
  
• Missing the Pacific theater and naval air operations.
  
• No external fuel tanks, making long flights in the Normandy campaign impossible without an air start.
  
[*]Ground vehicles have a lot of potential but feel more like a solid tech demo than a fully fleshed-out feature.

I would recommend the game to anyone tired of the grind in air-quake games or to those who don't have the time for a study-level sim.

good old game, kinda empty multiplayer servers though

This game is absolutely amazing! For those looking for a good WWII flight sim, get this game! It's so much more fun than most WWII games I've played. The developers seem like they try their hardest to make the game realistic. One thing to note is the game is a bit expensive to get into. You don't need a HOTAS, but it's very hard to play the sim without one. The best HOTAS for a beginner to use with this game is probably the Thrustmaster T-Flight HOTAS One, which runs about $100 USD at best buy. The game it's self cost $50 USD, which is cheaper than most AAA games out today. You get quite a few planes, but all of them are from the eastern front. If you want western front aircraft, you have to buy DLCs, which include new maps, collector aircraft, and regular aircraft,. Each of these add-ons is about the cost of another game, but give enough content to be their own game. Another option is buying collector aircraft by themselves without the maps and regular aircraft. Each one of these will be around $20 USD. I would rate the aircraft combat and realism 10/10!

There aren't nearly as many tanks in this game as there are in other games like War Thunder, but the quality of each tank model is outstanding! Each tank has a detailed interior you can look around and interact with. Tanks and tank combat in this game are far more realistic than in War Thunder and World of Tanks. Tanks are cheaper than aircraft, considering you don't need a HOTAS for them. If you were to get into tanks, I highly recommend getting the Clash at Prokhorovka DLC, which come with famous tanks such as the Tiger I, Panther, T-34, and multiple KV-1 variants. While in tank combat in single player, you can give orders to your tank platoon, such as to shoot on your command, where to move, ect. I would rate tank combat and realism 9/10!

[EDIT: I forgot to mention, this game and it's DLCs go on sale quite often! I got this game for only $14 on sale! I also got the 'BATTLE OF BODENPLATTE for $18 on sale. If you are interesting in getting IL2, add it and whatever DLCs you would like to your wishlist, that way you can get notified of sales!]

been waiting to try this game for way way too long
bite the bullet the other day and what can I say ?
I was a fool.
this one is a keeper.
physics, graphics, sound, force feedback, the feel of 'being there', replayability...
it's all 10/10 for me
what surprises me the most is a great optimisation.
I was afraid a bit of that since I don't have exactly NASA PC
but with my modest machine and everything ON MAX I still get above 60fsp all the time

great great work 1C. you got yourself a fan/buyer for your future projects!
Looking forward to them! :)

oh and btw, I prove my review is genuine by buying Battle of Bodenplatte and Battle of Normandy - the very same day! :)

see you in the sky

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Or something like that, haven't played this game

Trash if you're wanting to play VR. If you take off the headset, even if you've set it to not disable for 5 minutes after removal, it will lose control of the mouse. You can get it back to move around the cursor but you can't click anything. Does this at random. Might work for awhile and then do it the next day every time you start it. After paying for all 4 Flying Circus I can't play because of an issue over 4 years old. Trash.

Over priced DLC, broken time compression, horrible AI. Not worth it. Play 1946 instead.

The visuals and flight characteristics per each plane make this a real challenge.

As a DCS nerd and IRL pilot, the flight model is a tad more simple than I'd prefer, and I like clicking buttons. That said, the game is fantastic fun, and is more robust and fun than DCS for Warbirds.

an AI Bf-110 chased me in a damaged P-51B Mustang and made my fuel tanks commit water + battery grade lithium

This game is absolute trash in my opinion. The tanks handle realistically, but at the same time I can go play Steel Beasts for such game play along with play Gunner Heat PC for more simpler and more functional game play features.

good game if you like flight sim get a joystick

Does not use steam multiplayer

Perhaps the best WW2 (and WW1 with DLC) flight sim on the market (Cliffs of Dover Blitz is another contender). Constantly updated throughout the years, with tons of paid and free content(scripted campaigns, skins, mods...), courtesy of the awesome community members. A must-have for any WW2 warbird enthusiast.

One of my favorites, if you love history and aviation buy it!

Download Pat Wilson's Campaign Generator. Tweak all flight parameters to your liking, including max distance. Enjoy better careers than the included ones with better flexibility. Fly them with friends.

best ww2 flight sim and best ww1 flight sim if u have the ww1 dlc

Awesome realistic game, probably the best one i've played, I just wish there were more planes and campaing's unlocked off start.

I do like this game alot especially with the addition of C-47/LI-2s. However when the LI-2 (rigged as a bomber) or any bomber for that matter, training is non-existent. This game would be made much better if training was available

Enjoying playing single-player pilot careers. You will need a joystick.

The game is excellent. The price of the add ons are not.

As an adult with limited gaming time per week, I cannot recommend this game. I understand there are people who want to spend lots of time time looking at scenery, but I play MSFS for that, and even then I can jump to coordinates to skip flight time. I wish there was a way to jump to combat. Time compression does not work, and even though the game says it is 8x while playing, it is flat out broken. All it does it shake the camera around to pretend it's speeding things up. Once you do get to combat it is very fun, I spend all my time in instant action but even then they lock all of the good WW2 planes behind hundreds of $ of paid DLC. I would recommend against purchasing. If you play MSFS by flying the entire hours long flight by hand, you will love this game. If not, just buy DCS the original IL-2 1946 and download BAT and other mods.

Don't let the 56 hours fool you, I have more than 100 hours - just not all on Steam. This series is absolutely fantastic. Better yet, it is better in VR! Flight models are solid, the graphics are beautiful and the performance is great - the campaigns are engrossing and this is one of those - it feels like I am there sims. You get the best experience with a HOTAS - dont bother trying to fly with a keyboard and mouse. My only knock, some of the American planes seem a little underwhelming. I would not want to fly a p-38 lightning if they really performed as they do in this simulation. Sitting ducks. That said, everything that is part of the series is excellent. Worth the money.

On paper this game is really good and fun but, its actually pretty bad because you HAVE TO spend money on this game to have fun, you might be wondering why would i say that, well its maybe because the battle of Stalingrad default battle it comes with has a very limited amount of just everything after like 2 weeks of playing the game you will be already bored because you only get such a small about of planes and tanks, but ones you buy all the cool DLC like Normandy, Boneplatte and tank crew the game will be 1000 times better because of just how lacking the default game is it barley has anything so if you are a player who is not looking to spend minimum of at least 70 to 80 dollars (or more WITH sales because without sales that increases to like almost 200 dollars) on this game then its not for you but if you do have the money i would recommend you wait until steam has one if its big sales and snipe some of their DLC and trust me if you do decide to buy (Enough DLC) you will have fun

The things about this title is that it can be experienced as game or a simulation. This is due to the customization options to where you can play it with just a mouse and keyboard with automatic adjustments, or you can kit it out with VR, joystick, pedals, throttle, etc.

My favorite part about this title is the physics-based damage system, to where specific parts of the enemy or your own plane can be damaged and affect specific functions of the plane.

One of my favorite scenarios is trying to return to base with a damaged aircraft, slowly part will fail on you and you will have to adjust to the situation and try to land safely.

This game nails world war 2 aviation.

Great game, visually. Ai a bit mid. If you're going to play it, preferably with some sort of VR headset, as playing just keyboard and mouse (especially when looking around and trying to line up shots) will be very difficult.

After years of playing fly sims this as really put me of,,,, key binds never work correctly, for some reason even free flight needs to be on line, what could of been a great game as just been over complicated so it can say its a flight sim.... Totally get that really flying aint easy to learn but im sure a real plane would be easier than this.
Why cant you DEVS deal with the minor complaints instead of ignoring your customers.

I don't know what to say. I'm just so unhappy with Battle of Stalingrad. So much feels wrong about the sim.

Navigating menus shouldn't be this slow and clunky. It's like the application is waiting to query some DRM server on the other side of the moon, every single time I try to advance a day in a career. How hard is it to query a database and populate a spreadsheet?

Most of the careers are simply unplayable as far as I'm concerned, and I want my money back. I'm not going to spend forty five minutes crossing the English Channel or French countryside as an American, British or late-war German pilot. This was the single worst part of 1946 and I guess I'm just an idiot for thinking that in the better part of 2 decades, somebody would have figured out a more convenient form of time compression. No: they actually reduced it to 2x, and pretend like it goes up to 8x.

The worst thing is the money grubbing. I went into it with my eyes open, knowing the customer base is dominated by well-to-do hobbyist whales, and that modern day people, in general, lack the principle needed to not take advantage of such a market. I could see the store page and I could see how bad it was. What I didn't expect was to buy DLC and load in, just to be lied to in the game menu and told "yeah, you can join this squadron. You own this plane." Only to find out that the squadron doesn't get that plane until August, and unless I want to fly a piece of crap instead (or spend more money), all I can do is sit there and click "next day" for ninety minutes, until the squadron gets issued the plane I actually paid for.

Very often, starting a recording with the built-in tool causes the game to enter an unintentional slow motion state. My rig is well beyond the system requirements, with double the RAM and 100gb available on an SSD for a paging file. This shouldn't be happening.

The AI has gone to plaid. The only plane they can reliably see and interact with is the player's. This leads to absurd trains of AI planes looping round and round in a ragged line, like Soviet drones, too afraid of the commissar to break formation. They seem more likely than ever to collide, and couldn't care less when another bot gets on their six and spends twenty seconds pumping their wings full of bullets. They just keep flying straight and level, pumping machine gun bullets into another plane who is also ignoring them and flying straight and level as their wings get pumped full of bullets. Of course, as soon as the player gets within 300 meters they see you however: it doesn't matter if you're six o'clock low in the sun. They start juking.

The more time I spend in this "sim" the angrier I get. This is outrageous. I've played early access games that were more stable, feature-rich and polished. Sturmovik has been released for over ten years! How is it that the reviews for this are positive? How do people spend hundreds of dollars on a product like this and leave it positive feedback?!