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    Il-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey

    Game » consists of 9 releases. Released Sep 08, 2009

    This WWII-themed flight simulator features six major European air battles from the perspective of allied fighter-aces. As the first console game in a series known for its historically accurate, realistic simulations, Birds of Prey provides a more accessible experience by offering three levels of difficulty and realism.

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    The realistic flight-sim makes its way to consoles 1

    The IL-2 Sturmovik series has been a staple of PC combat flight simulators for many years now. Its overabundance of authentic World War II aircraft, large scale multiplayer and mechanically proficient simulation gameplay has made it a fan favourite among the PC gaming crowd. Thus far this enthusiasm has failed to transfer over to the console market, with games such as Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X and Ace Combat failing to maintain any sort of lasting impression and grasp on the market. IL-2 Sturmovik: B...

    5 out of 5 found this review helpful.

    Great game, gone under the radar 1

    IL-2 Sturmovik is the flight-sims first debut on consoles. And I must say, it did a good transfer from PC, keep in mind good not great. IL-2's graphics are superb, the planes are as realistic and historically accurate as can be. Not only do the planes themselves look fantastic, but for a flight-sim, the ground texture was beautifully done. Though focusing on the "flight" aspect, the developers did a wonderful job on making the terrain look accurate to the area you are at. The controls may take a...

    1 out of 1 found this review helpful.

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