Anyone picked up IL-2 Birds of Prey yet?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Anyone picked up IL-2 Birds of Prey yet?

Posted: 9/15/2009 1:57:40 PM EDT

I picked up the dumbed down copy for the DS, surprisingly fun for what the DS can offer in terms of a flight sim.

Don't have a PS3 or 360 yet, so I'll have to wait.

But reviews have been positive to outright claiming it's the best WWII Sim on a console to date.

Posted: 9/15/2009 3:30:57 PM EDT

[#1]

I have it for the 360 but havent played it because of no flightstick (its on order) The little I did play was cool as hell though

Posted: 9/15/2009 4:16:01 PM EDT

[#2]

I plan on renting it, at least. The demo arcade mode was a bit too, well arcadey. I have a flight stick, and am looking forward to some good sim time on my 360.

I might have to find a copy for my DS and try it out....

Posted: 9/15/2009 4:24:02 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:

I plan on renting it, at least. The demo arcade mode was a bit too, well arcadey. I have a flight stick, and am looking forward to some good sim time on my 360.
I might have to find a copy for my DS and try it out....

The DS is very Arcadey, but it should be, considering the controls you have available to you on the DS.
Played a few missions just now, very well done little game.
Only wish it had Multiplayer.

BTW, check the scores so far from gaming sites, average is about 8.5/10 (for PS3/360 versions)

http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/showthread.php?t=9173

G4tv's review, 5/5

http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/61927/IL-2-Sturmovik-Birds-of-Prey/review/

Posted: 9/17/2009 5:21:50 AM EDT

[#4]

I gameflyed it. It's ok. Takes a bit to get used to the flight controls with the game pad. Graphics are amazing and the game is fun when you get used to it. I may end up buying it. Still playing through it. You can increase the flight controls and realism to be very challenging.

Posted: 9/17/2009 1:12:13 PM EDT

[#5]

Played the demo last night. Loved it, and I've been playing IL-2 on PC for a few years. Yeah, it's not quite as realistic, but for a console it's pretty good. Now I need to get Saitek's new flight stick for the 360.

Posted: 9/17/2009 5:08:31 PM EDT

[#6]

Funny, I've been watching/posting on the game's official forum and the criticism is either, it's not realistic sim-wise enough, or it's too challenging when in full sim mode.

lol.

Posted: 9/18/2009 2:09:34 PM EDT

[#7]

I have yet to try it in "Full Simulation Mode." Well I did, but with the standard XBOX gamepad I lasted about 5 seconds.

I definitely plan to get one of these:

Should help make it more like my Thrustmaster HOTAS setup on my PC.

Posted: 9/18/2009 2:12:12 PM EDT

[#8]

Y'all just need to take the leap and buy a flight simulator like I'm working on.

http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=1&f=147&t=858274

Posted: 9/18/2009 2:25:53 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
I have yet to try it in "Full Simulation Mode." Well I did, but with the standard XBOX gamepad I lasted about 5 seconds.

I definitely plan to get one of these:

http://www.prlog.org/10291246-saitek-aviator-flight-stick-xbox360.jpg

Should help make it more like my Thrustmaster HOTAS setup on my PC.

I bought that one as well to reup my interesting in both the PC sims and for Ace Combat and IL2 on the 360. It's a good stick so far.

Posted: 9/18/2009 3:13:13 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:

Y'all just need to take the leap and buy a flight simulator like I'm working on.

http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=1&f=147&t=858274

That is freakin' amazing.

How much for a P-51 cockpit?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Anyone picked up IL-2 Birds of Prey yet?

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