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combat flight simulator game
IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad
By 1C Company, released 1 Jan 2013
- Microsoft Windows
What it is
IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad is a combat flight simulator set around World War II air battles. Its single-player Career mode casts players as a pilot serving in a fighter, attack or bomber squadron, with progression from new pilot to squadron commander. Players can choose a pilot biography, read squadron histories and follow weekly war updates through a newspaper. Career mode is described as working in any owned theatre among Battle of Stalingrad, Battle of Moscow and Battle of Kuban; with all three, a character can continue from winter 1941 through 1943. The game also lists multiplayer, player-versus-player, co-op and online co-op, alongside VR support. Steam features include trading cards, camera comfort and custom volume controls. Developed by 1C Company, the game was released in 2013 and is listed for Windows. Its emphasis is on piloting aircraft in a historical setting, with career progression and multiple play modes.
What players like, and what they don't
- Career progression from pilot to squadron commander
- Fighter, attack and bomber squadron roles
- Multiplayer, PvP and co-op listed
- VR supported
- Windows is the only listed platform
- Career mode covers other theatres only if owned
Who it suits
It suits players seeking a World War II combat flight simulator with a pilot career, multiplayer and co-op options. VR support is listed, and the platform listing is Windows.
IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad combines a historical pilot career with multiplayer and co-op modes. Its Windows listing and the career mode’s dependence on owned theatres are worth noting.
