My copy of the game was delivered to me yesterday after 4 agonizing weeks of waiting and reading posts on this forum and I was very optimistic about the level of simulation the game would offer.
I completed all of the tutorials in order to unlock the simulation mode, hoping it would be vastly different from the arcade mode. I must be honest in saying that I was a little dissapointed.
The scenery and level of detail on the ground is absolutely stunning and is leaps ahead of previous installations of the game but the same can't be said for the overall "feel" of the flying experience.
When adjusting the throttle, there is no distinct change in the sound of the engine which is so important in a game like this. The guns, the enemy planes, the explosions, the sirens and communications all sound great but the sound effects of the users plane can be vastly improved.
Another complaint I have I the lack of controls available to the pilot. I understand that given the limited number of inputs available to the average gamer, the devs were unable to include very important inputs such as full control of the aircrafts flaps, prop pitch control, fuel mix, radiator etc. I do feel however that if a gamer is as serious as I am about this particular game - having purchased all previous derivatives of IL 2 - they would have more than a gamepad to fly with. Namely a keyboard, mouse and flight stick.
Would it not be possible to include these advanced controls in simulation mode whereby those who are serious about the simulation side of the game are given the option of controling every aspect of their aircraft using additional hardware? Leaving the arcade and realistic mode with all the assists etc for those who don't have the additional hardware (keyboard, mouse, stick).
Thank you to the devs for a great game. These are just my thoughts as a Virgo...
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