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IL-2 Sturmovik
Gamespot states that this game is destined to become a classic flight-simulator game as it highlights to gamers why they love this genre. The game offers outstanding graphics, playability, finesse and captivation. The lighting of the atmosphere, the effects of the weather and the volumetric clouds are quite realistic. The towns in IL-2 have been modeled using 3D objects that were placed by hand. Attention to detail was given to designing the aircraft models for the game. The game allows players to record their bombing missions to watch them later or collate them as replays giving different perspective. This feature of IL-2 can be highly addictive.
This World War II game allows players to re-create the different aspects of the war. With great sounds that also involve bullets whistling past the plane or ricocheting off the plane's fuselage, no flight simulator gamer will be disappointed. The manual of "IL-2 Sturmovik" claims that the game has 31 aircraft, but the majority of them are variations of about 12 different aircraft.
MiG Alley
"MiG Alley" is set during the Korean War and offers one of the best flight-simulator gaming experiences anywhere. It has several aircraft models, including F-80 Shooting Star, F-84 Thunder jet, F-86 Sabre and F-51D. The gamer can also fly MiG-15 and MiG-15bis. While you can also see A-1 Skyraider and Yak-9, these aircraft cannot be flown in the game.
The reason that "MiG Alley" makes the list of best plane games is the diversity of aircraft model. They are accurate and bring out the differences between the various models. Every performance aspect has been captured in the in game. For instance, the gamer will figure out that flying and fighting in an F-86 Sabre is a lot different from MiG-15. However, there are numerous options in the game to help players learn the nuances of flying. The gamer also can take on the mantle of the air commander and plan each mission, or he can be give general objectives for the mission and allow the command personnel to work out the details. The dynamic nature and flexibility of MiG Alley makes the game more appealing and interesting.
F-15
"F-15" fulfills an important gap in the realm of air combat that often neglects the F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft. This aircraft flies with two pilots, carry heavy payload and can enter enemy territories at low altitudes. The attention to detail inside the cockpit of the Strike Eagle in the game is outstanding. The sensors and controls offer a realistic view of how pilots must have flown these aircraft decades ago. However, the complexities of the sensors can be reduced to get beginners into the game. The display modes for the two pilots can be configured by the players and include air-to-ground, air-to-air and navigation modes. The single missions of the game allow players to hone their flying skills until they are ready for the final two campaigns in Iran and Iraq. The player's ability to control the missions keeps the game fresh and realistic.
EF2000 v2.0
When the original game was released, it got mixed reviews. On one hand, the game offered great graphics, dynamic campaigns and great flight models, and on the other, the game contained bugs, the damage by the bombing was unrealistic and it had several other issues. However, the second version has managed to rectify all the issues that were previously present and offer a fantastic flight simulator game.
This game is about a jet fighter capable of doing several things, and commissioned by the various European countries. The aircraft can seat a single pilot and has twin engines and 13 hard points that can carry a lot of modern-day weapons. The latest version offers great graphics and absorbing flight simulation.
Gamers can check out the instrument panel in the interactive cockpit and learn how to use it. However, the most interesting feature in this game is the tactical mission planning mode. The player has total control over the various elements of the air combat, including way points, altitude, individual targets and mission types.