Advanced Search Beta »
Basic Search Fields
IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 PC
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Mar 13, 2007
Metascore
86 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
view
per page
  1. 1UP
    100
    1946 might as well be the holy grail of WWII flight sims, a platinum anthology of everything good about no-frills airborne scrimmaging. The new material's a deal, whether you own the earlier games or not. And if you don't, 30 bucks nets you something that -- six years on -- still outclasses everything else.
  2. PC Gamer UK
    91
    This is the biggest and best combat flight sim money can buy, but it's by no means flawless. [Jan 2007, p.70]
    All this publication's reviews
  3. GamesRadar
    90
    Aside from the half-functional multi-player and a brutal learning curve, there's nothing about IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 that isn't amazing. Superb aircraft flight modeling? Check. Amazing looking aircraft? Check. More than 220 different aircraft and around 200 missions? Check.
  4. Pelit (Finland)
    90
    Many of the new planes are a bit odd, although admittedly pretty fun to fly. As a collection Il-2: 1946 is a true masterpiece. The best version of the greatest simulator of all time. [Jan 2007]
    All this publication's reviews
  5. PC Format
    83
    It feels like a retro collection, but it's pretty much a no-brainer for flight sim fans until "Storm of War" arrives. [Feb 2007, p.65]
    All this publication's reviews
  6. IGN
    81
    For forty bucks, you can't really go wrong here, particularly since this version of the game includes every expansion that the series has seen so far. It's a shame that there's not more US or UK content here, but that's to be expected.
  7. PC Gamer
    80
    For a measly 30 bucks, you won't find a better deal anywhere. [July 2007, p.64]
    All this publication's reviews
  8. PALGN
    80
    Excellent gameplay and an amazing level of detail should make those who enjoy flight sims giddy (and may even convert a few that aren't into amateur flyboys).
  9. PC Zone UK
    78
    The definitive "IL-2" collection. [Feb 2007, p.79]
prev next
Page:
  • 1

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
9.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 47 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. DukeNukem
    10
    It is the most realistic ww2 flight sim out there, it may be a pain to learn dogfighting in il2 for some who havent got the first hand experience in ww2 dogfights, but once you are through, it gives you the most genuine ww2 air combat experience,… Full Review »
  2. Mark
    10
    This is the absolute best WW2 flight sim yet. Given the age of the engine, it is still amazingly good looking and now supports a huge modding comunity which keeps me still very interested in flying after thousands of hours on both single and multiplayer. No other sim even comes close in scope and detail. Minor flaws are the, at times, dull dynamic campaign missions and AI flying into terrain occasionally. The weather is not very detailed and has limited user controls. Forests are only visible from above, meaning you may fly into them when very close to the deck. But really, as I said the greatest WW2 combat sim ever!… Full Review »
  3. DashC.
    9
    Terrific value. Easily the finest WWII flight sim available with over five years worth of content, all for $50.
See all user reviews »