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BadKarmaSutra96
06-30-2009, 08:51 AM
If you spot a IL2 review or movie post it here!

http://www.gamespot.com/news/blogs/preview-blog/909185203/26939077/1c-previews-many-pc-and-console-games-from-russia.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=picks&tag=picks;title;4

Mage_016
06-30-2009, 11:53 AM
If you spot a IL2 review or movie post it here!

http://www.gamespot.com/news/blogs/preview-blog/909185203/26939077/1c-previews-many-pc-and-console-games-from-russia.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=picks&tag=picks;title;4

And if possible put reviews date in your post.

xNikex
06-30-2009, 06:09 PM
http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/showthread.php?t=7876

trk29
06-30-2009, 07:24 PM
http://http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/showthread.php?t=7876

Link doesn't work

peterdegrotere
06-30-2009, 07:35 PM
the gamspot review was not that positive, not real negative buth there asking themselfs if you dont fly to mutch from point a to b, before seeing action

Marchochias
06-30-2009, 07:52 PM
the gamspot review was not that positive, not real negative buth there asking themselfs if you dont fly to mutch from point a to b, before seeing action

They said they did not play the simulation mode, only the arcade one. Hell, even I probably wouldn't like the arcade mode much. Simulation is going to be a whole different game if its as authentic as they say it is.

nicotlsefr
06-30-2009, 10:57 PM
Positive review from a french site : jeuxvideo.fr
Very positive, 16 people in MP, 42 missions...


www.jeuxvideo.fr/jeux/il-2-sturmovik-birds-of-prey/article.html

Nike-it
07-02-2009, 07:48 AM
Preview from Gaming Excellence.
http://www.gamingexcellence.com/xbox360/games/1276/p20080626.shtml

jt_medina
07-02-2009, 01:01 PM
Preview from Gaming Excellence.
http://www.gamingexcellence.com/xbox360/games/1276/p20080626.shtml

Taken from your link.

As a flight enthusiast, I’ve played almost every (decent) flight game to date; from Microsoft’s Flight Simulator and Combat Flight Simulator series, X-Plane, and IL-2, to more arcade-rooted flight games like Crimson Skies and Attack on Pearl Harbour. After spending some time with this one, my initial impressions can be summarized down into one sentence. Birds of Prey is going to be a superb combat flight simulation.

As such, the game will offer up two gameplay modes, simulation and arcade, allowing players from either side of the fence to partake in the action without the level of frustration often reserved from the simulation side of things.

Simulation mode places a particular emphasis on aircraft operation, flaps, rudders, trim, and everything in between. In a combat situation, there’s more then one concern, obviously not being shot down is a plus, but you also have to be aware of your own aircraft, as a violent spin or stall can be devastating. Damage also plays a critical role in your ability to remain airborne, Birds of Prey offers up a realistic damage model, both visually and physically. So while your bullet ridden engine may still be able to generate thrust, those holes in the wings are really disrupting the airflow and affecting the stability of the aircraft. One of the questions I posed to the developer was the dangers of flying debris. To my surprise, even debris from another aircraft can cause damage. If you get too close to an enemy as it bursts into a flaming pile of wreckage, you could find yourself plummeting to Earth alongside.

Visually, Birds of Prey is looking incredibly sharp. The amount of ground detail is superb, especially when flying over densely populated villages and towns. The clouds feel natural, and aircraft models carry a high attention to detail. The highlight though, really has to be the explosive results of a few well placed shots. Smoking debris trails fill the sky as pieces of an aircraft fall back to Earth, and damage is clearly visible after taking a few shots. Whether it’s an engine fire or bullet ridden wings, its obvious when you’re in trouble. And to top it off, the engine will support over one-hundred aircraft on screen at once; hopefully the performance isn’t impacted too much by the large amount of on-screen action. As it stands IL-2: Sturmovik: Birds of Pray is visually stunning, we’re really looking forward to seeing the final results.

In terms of single player, the game will offer up a pair of modes, instant action and a campaign that will take you through some of the notable battles of World War II, from the bombing raids in Berlin, to the Battle of Britain. In multiplayer, the game will offer four modes of play, Dogfight, Team Dogfight, Control Airfields, and an Attack and Defend mode where you co-ordinate a team to attack the enemy’s key targets, while defending your own. Players can expect the usual assortment of World War II era heavy bombers, battle planes, and strike fighters.

IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey is really trying to push the boundaries of a flight simulation, while incorporating an arcade mode accessible to anyone. As the series has traditionally been rooted on the PC, it’ll be very interesting to see the final product on the consoles. For fans of the original, or the flight genre in general, keep an eye on Birds of Prey as it readies for release sometime next year.

This is the best publicity that this sim can have. The best preview I have seen to date.

Spitfire23
07-02-2009, 03:50 PM
That preview has me even more excited for this game IF AT ALL POSSIBLE!

its truly great to see a proper preview on this, really showing off what the game can do

Marchochias
07-02-2009, 03:59 PM
Looks great.

However, the preview that the guy quoted, it says there are two modes, "arcade and simulation", and gamespot and 1UP said two modes "arcade and realistic."

I'm guessing some of these publications are confusing simulation with realistic. Easy mistake to make though, as both terms describe it well I guess.

GabeFan
07-02-2009, 04:13 PM
Looks great.

However, the preview that the guy quoted, it says there are two modes, "arcade and simulation", and gamespot and 1UP said two modes "arcade and realistic."

I'm guessing some of these publications are confusing simulation with realistic. Easy mistake to make though, as both terms describe it well I guess.

Anton says there are 3 modes of play...

...Originally Posted by Anton Yudintsev
"You have to unlock Arcarde/Realistic/Sim mode by finishing special tutorial missions (rather short). Arcade tutorial is required, others are optional.
That is done, to prevent casual player from unintendently selecting of realistic/simulation mode.

After that, you will be able to play Campaign in mode of your choise."

nicotlsefr
07-02-2009, 06:46 PM
Look at the jeuxvideo.fr preview:there are 3 modes: arcade, realistic and sim...
And 42 missions..
www.jeuxvideo.fr

Mage_016
07-03-2009, 11:19 AM
I haven't seen this one: http://gameinsano.com/2009/07/02/il-sturmovik-birds-of-prey-hands-on-preview/ it is quite new. Dated 2.7.2009

LJ371
07-16-2009, 11:11 PM
http://ps3.ign.com/articles/100/1004479p1.html

The Few
07-16-2009, 11:20 PM
http://ps3.ign.com/articles/100/1004479p1.html

That's ridiculously impressive.

trk29
07-17-2009, 01:47 AM
I haven't seen this one: http://gameinsano.com/2009/07/02/il-sturmovik-birds-of-prey-hands-on-preview/ it is quite new. Dated 2.7.2009

I wonder what the rescue missions are that he talks about.

And this is good news
"You’ll find that depending in your skill level, IL- Sturmovik will abide, offering varying degrees of arcade to realistic simulation battles. But the flight engine is designed for hard-core sim fans, with additional controls to achieve precision maneuvering. That doesn’t mean that a virgin noob can’t jump in a have fun, it just means that when the game scales between difficulties, it’s scaling down from a harder threshold."

http://bhimpact.gamespress.com/product_page.asp?i=946

NICE
http://bhimpact.gamespress.com/artwork/2009/07/na-1-20090716180618/c6896bdff4c9d77d/shot_2009.06.08_17.06.46.jpg

Saturat
07-18-2009, 01:09 PM
http://previews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/2384/IL2-Sturmovik-Birds-of-Prey/p1/

:-P