IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad

1C Company

Rank: #3 / 16
Released: 2013
Studio: 1C Company
Genre: combat flight simulator game

At a glance

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.

Who it is for

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.

What is good

Career progression from pilot to squadron commander
Fighter, attack and bomber squadron roles
Multiplayer, PvP and co-op listed
VR supported

What to know first

Windows is the only listed platform
Career mode covers other theatres only if owned

Verdict

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.