Trailer of Il-2 Sturmovik

nostradamus

Commented on 2009-06-17 20:54:51

Captures really well the beauty of a traditional simulator.

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Trebby

Commented on 2009-06-17 21:03:21

Looks quite promising. Wait & see game for now.

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FireWire

Commented on 2009-06-17 21:26:50

Looks amazing.. wasn't privileged enough to play the first one but I heard that it's considered one of the best flight sims/fighter games out there...

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OpiZA

Commented on 2009-06-17 22:48:08

Used to watch my bro play this series on PC, with his fancy flight stick, it was some se-ri-as businessss... looked impossibly hard but unbelievably rewarding when you take someone down

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PolishGamer

Commented on 2009-06-17 23:17:22

Still playing IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 ;)
IMO best ww2 planes experience.

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staatsfeind1234

Commented on 2009-06-18 00:45:36

wow, also a really good looking game. the ground details are nice. looks realistic

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toelessfoot

Commented on 2009-06-18 01:07:17

OMG!!!! I've been waiting for this for a while.

IL2 has always had the best flight model of any WW2 or of any other simulator for that matter.

I hope the online support is pretty good.

Man it looks fantastic. If only someone would do a modern day flight simulator on consoles, hehe.

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Acert93

Commented on 2009-06-18 01:13:44

Looks great. I wonder if their will be a flight stick for it or if the Ace Combat one will work?

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LEBATO

Commented on 2009-06-18 01:54:28

Hopefully there is a demo, otherwise I don't think I'll bite.

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bombastico

Commented on 2009-06-18 08:38:51 In reply to Acert93

Posted by Acert93

Looks great. I wonder if their will be a flight stick for it or if the Ace Combat one will work?

I seriously hope that, i just cant imagine playing this beauty on a standard controller, that wouldn't do the simulation any justice....

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munkini

Commented on 2009-06-18 09:14:46 In reply to toelessfoot

Posted by toelessfoot

OMG!!!! I've been waiting for this for a while.

IL2 has always had the best flight model of any WW2 or of any other simulator for that matter.

I hope the online support is pretty good.

Man it looks fantastic. If only someone would do a modern day flight simulator on consoles, hehe.

Modern day flight is actually dead boring if done in a realistic way because the majority of fighting is done with beyond visual range missiles, WW2 was great because all the battles were at such close quarters and you had to have the skill to get direct line of sight with your machine guns.

Modern planes are only fun if you make it a bit unrealistic, like Ace Combat, IMO.

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thextreme1

Commented on 2009-06-18 09:47:04

So its already confirmed that this game will be running in less than 720p(by the size of the video)? I'll buy it anyways, just seems odd that they would release a video that size.

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mt_sabao

Commented on 2009-06-18 09:50:07

wow, great gfx

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Megido

Commented on 2009-06-18 10:02:17

Love that it's coming out for DS. What's it going to be like there, clicking on planes with the stylus to shoot them down? ;)

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krisq

Commented on 2009-06-18 11:22:08 In reply to thextreme1

Posted by thextreme1

So its already confirmed that this game will be running in less than 720p(by the size of the video)? I'll buy it anyways, just seems odd that they would release a video that size.

Actually, it looks like a rip from dvd-video which could be a part of the press kit. Hence, wrong aspect ratio in the earlier version.

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Ishigami

Commented on 2009-06-18 13:22:13 In reply to munkini

Ah nice I love the Stuka.
Ground environments look really good from far away which, to be honest, means nothing since most air combat games share that characteristic and in the end from close up it looks well… functional…

Posted by munkini

Modern day flight is actually dead boring if done in a realistic way because the majority of fighting is done with beyond visual range missiles, WW2 was great because all the battles were at such close quarters and you had to have the skill to get direct line of sight with your machine guns.

Modern planes are only fun if you make it a bit unrealistic, like Ace Combat, IMO.

These are exactly my thoughts. And if “realistic” means that you have to use the systems the way they are meant to be used then it is even impossible on consoles due to the limit of buttons… hell look at the Flight Simulator series e.g. the VRS F-18 Hornet for FS2004 and you know what I’m talking about.
By the way that’s the most realistic display of a modern fighter jet at the moment.

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Ah nice I love the Stuka.
Ground environments look really good from far away which, to be honest, means nothing since most air combat games share that characteristic and in the end from close up it looks well… functional…

[quote=munkini]Modern day flight is actually dead boring if done in a realistic way because the majority of fighting is done with beyond visual range missiles, WW2 was great because all the battles were at such close quarters and you had to have the skill to get direct line of sight with your machine guns.

Modern planes are only fun if you make it a bit unrealistic, like Ace Combat, IMO.[/quote]

These are exactly my thoughts. And if “realistic” means that you have to use the systems the way they are meant to be  used then it is even impossible on consoles due to the limit of buttons… hell look at the Flight Simulator series e.g. the VRS F-18 Hornet for FS2004 and you know what I’m talking about.
By the way that’s the most realistic display of a modern fighter jet at the moment.

Manager

Commented on 2009-06-18 13:27:29 In reply to thextreme1

Posted by thextreme1

So its already confirmed that this game will be running in less than 720p(by the size of the video)? I'll buy it anyways, just seems odd that they would release a video that size.

Absolutely not, many European PR people don't understand the glory of 720p. For example EA Europe put online most of their stuff in 640x360, and obviously their games aren't in that res.

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toelessfoot

Commented on 2009-06-18 17:48:18 In reply to munkini

Posted by munkini

Modern day flight is actually dead boring if done in a realistic way because the majority of fighting is done with beyond visual range missiles, WW2 was great because all the battles were at such close quarters and you had to have the skill to get direct line of sight with your machine guns.

Modern planes are only fun if you make it a bit unrealistic, like Ace Combat, IMO.

Yeah, in your opinion. To me using radar, interacting with realistic physics, having to plan a mission, selecting specific weapons for a task and having to conserve ammo add to immersion and that's what I like. I realize that i'm in the minority and there is a considerable barrier to entry for the uninitiated, but if you have a natural interest and put in the work it's infinitely more rewarding in the end.

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bramski

Commented on 2009-06-18 18:54:56

What a slap in the fucking face. Every platform apart from the PC... the nintendo DS for crying out loud. I've bought every flight simulator for as long as I can remember, I have all the gadgets, head tracking, high end flight stick, rudder pedals, none of which I'll be able to use when I buy this cracking looking title for my 360. Sssssigh..... why cant microsoft just allow pc devices to be used on the 360, oh thats right because they like to bleed every penny out os us for overpriced low quality peripherals.

I will be buying it regardless though :) and I think it's a good thing that the consoles are getting a flight simulator of this caliber as it will no doubt introduce a whole new audience to the joy of iL2 and flight sims in general.

Just hurry up with the decent flight sticks and head tracking already MS.

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shogo10

Commented on 2009-06-19 04:36:40 In reply to bramski

Posted by bramski

What a slap in the fucking face. Every platform apart from the PC... the nintendo DS for crying out loud. I've bought every flight simulator for as long as I can remember, I have all the gadgets, head tracking, high end flight stick, rudder pedals, none of which I'll be able to use when I buy this cracking looking title for my 360. Sssssigh..... why cant microsoft just allow pc devices to be used on the 360, oh thats right because they like to bleed every penny out os us for overpriced low quality peripherals.

I will be buying it regardless though :) and I think it's a good thing that the consoles are getting a flight simulator of this caliber as it will no doubt introduce a whole new audience to the joy of iL2 and flight sims in general.

Just hurry up with the decent flight sticks and head tracking already MS.

Its not a slap in the face for pc owners, this game is intended purely for the console market, plain and simply. There's nothing in this game that hasn't really been done in the pc line of games of IL-2. This isn't even being made by Oleg's team (the guy who created the IL-2 series), wait for his game which will be pc only, and should take every advantage of the platform, including your beloved flight sticks ;)

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[quote=bramski]What a slap in the fucking face. Every platform apart from the PC... the nintendo DS for crying out loud. I've bought every flight simulator for as long as I can remember, I have all the gadgets, head tracking, high end flight stick, rudder pedals, none of which I'll be able to use when I buy this cracking looking title for my 360. Sssssigh..... why cant microsoft just allow pc devices to be used on the 360, oh thats right because they like to bleed every penny out os us for overpriced low quality peripherals.

I will be buying it regardless though :) and I think it's a good thing that the consoles are getting a flight simulator of this caliber as it will no doubt introduce a whole new audience to the joy of iL2 and flight sims in general.

Just hurry up with the decent flight sticks and head tracking already MS.[/quote]

Its not a slap in the face for pc owners, this game is intended purely for the console market, plain and simply. There's nothing in this game that hasn't really been done in the pc line of games of IL-2. This isn't even being made by Oleg's team (the guy who created the IL-2 series), wait for his game which will be pc only, and should take every advantage of the platform, including your beloved flight sticks ;)

CEZARR

Commented on 2009-06-19 21:29:22

Im so proud that it made in russia. Played it more than 1000 hours. Still have all addons. Now can land any tipe of plain on 50 m. pad. One of the best games I playd ever. Hope that Birds Of Pray will not be a stupid arcade like all 'flyght sims' on consoles.

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bramski

Commented on 2009-06-20 13:03:22

shogo, Im well aware of the developments regarding this title and Olegs long long LONG awaited new title for the PC. I'm just saying I would have been happy with even a shitty port of this title to the PC :D

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