IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover

1C Company

Rank: #7 / 16
Released: 2011
Studio: 1C Company
Genre: combat flight simulator game

At a glance

IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover is a World War II flight combat simulation from 1C Company, set during the Battle of Britain in 1940. Players fly as part of the Royal Air Force and face German and Italian air forces. The aircraft roster includes more than 25 planes from England, Germany and Italy, including the Spitfire, Hurricane and Messerschmitt Bf-109. The game also features environments across London, England, northern France and southern Belgium, among other places. Its damage model allows individual aircraft components to be damaged. Multiplayer supports customizable modes for up to 128 players, including large ongoing battles and deathmatch-style matches. Steam lists single-player and multiplayer, partial controller support, Steam Cloud, stats, Family Sharing and Valve Anti-Cheat. The game was released for Windows in 2011 and is published by Fulqrum Publishing.

Who it is for

It suits players interested in World War II air combat and flight simulation, including those who want large multiplayer battles. Single-player is also listed for those who prefer to fly alone.

What is good

Multiplayer modes support up to 128 players.
More than 25 aircraft are listed.
Aircraft components can be damaged individually.
Includes single-player and multiplayer modes.

What to know first

Steam lists only partial controller support.
Listed platforms are limited to Windows.

Verdict

Cliffs of Dover centers on the Battle of Britain, with a broad aircraft roster and a detailed damage model. Its multiplayer modes accommodate large groups, alongside a single-player option.