Combat Flight Simulator 3: Battle for Europe

Description

Anti-aircraft fire blankets you. Blast debris hurls toward
your propeller. And you wonder why you didn’t join the navy. This ain’t no
free-flight, cloud-gunner, glory ride. This is ground assault: the real,
gritty combat that can make or break a battle, and take your life in one
massive explosion. Bombs shatter enemy airfields, trains, and tank columns as
you streak across the European countryside in WWII’s greatest planes, dodging
small-arms fire, gripping your joystick with sweaty palms and white knuckles,
pumped with adrenaline-living history. As a U.S. Army Air Force, Royal Air
Force, or Luftwaffe pilot in Microsoft’s Combat Flight Simulator 3 you fly in
the historical framework of the tactical air war in northwest Europe starting
in mid-1943, but there’s a significant difference. The skill and perseverance
you and your squadron or Staffel bring to each battle can alter the tactical
situation and the timeline of the campaign. This open-ended and flexible
campaign means you can influence events, alter history, and extend the
timeline to add new technology to your arsenal. How you handle these tactical
and technological advantages will determine the outcome. In Combat Flight
Simulator 3, it’s 1943, and no one knows what’s going to happen. New features
include:Enhanced campaign play sends you on involved tactical missions in a
campaign where success or failure can move the frontline, influence the
quality of equipment available, and even change the outcome of the war New
collection of 18 aircraft featuring bombers with crews (fly medium bombers and
take control of the bombardier or gunner position), stunning 3-D cockpit
detail, accurate performance and damage modeling, medium bomber operations,
WWII state-of-the-art aircraft (including the first jet fighters) Custom
graphics engine powers super-high detail ground-attack targets and improved
scenery with enhanced 3-D modeling and texturing Cooperative multiplayer
missions and free-for-all dogfights via the Internet and LAN Reactive world:
areas of the campaign world will trigger events, spawn aircraft, generate
flak, etc. in response to your presence Role playing elements: pilots have
qualities like Bombing Skill, Vision, and Health Strategy: you make decisions
that influence how the war is fought, where to put the pressure on the enemy,
and what aircraft improvements are crucial to the war effort From the
Manufacturer Anti-aircraft fire blankets you. Blast debris hurls toward your
propeller. And you wonder why you didn’t join the navy. This ain’t no free-
flight, cloud-gunner, glory ride. This is ground assault: the real, gritty
combat that can make or break a battle, and take your life in one massive
explosion. Bombs shatter enemy airfields, trains, and tank columns as you
streak across the European countryside in WWII’s greatest planes, dodging
small-arms fire, gripping your joystick with sweaty palms and white knuckles,
pumped with adrenaline-living history. As a U.S. Army Air Force, Royal Air
Force, or Luftwaffe pilot in Microsoft’s Combat Flight Simulator 3 you fly in
the historical framework of the tactical air war in northwest Europe starting
in mid-1943, but there’s a significant difference. The skill and perseverance
you and your squadron or Staffel bring to each battle can alter the tactical
situation and the timeline of the campaign. This open-ended and flexible
campaign means you can influence events, alter history, and extend the
timeline to add new technology to your arsenal. How you handle these tactical
and technological advantages will determine the outcome. In Combat Flight
Simulator 3, it’s 1943, and no one knows what’s going to happen. New features
include:Enhanced campaign play sends you on involved tactical missions in a
campaign where success or failure can move the frontline, influence the
quality of equipment available, and even change the outcome of the war New
collection of 18 aircraft featuring bombers with crews (fly medium bombers and
take control of the bombardier or gunner position), stunning 3-D cockpit
detail, accurate performance and damage modeling, medium bomber operations,
WWII state-of-the-art aircraft (including the first jet fighters) Custom
graphics engine powers super-high detail ground-attack targets and improved
scenery with enhanced 3-D modeling and texturing Cooperative multiplayer
missions and free-for-all dogfights via the Internet and LAN Reactive world:
areas of the campaign world will trigger events, spawn aircraft, generate
flak, etc. in response to your presence Role playing elements: pilots have
qualities like Bombing Skill, Vision, and Health Strategy: you make decisions
that influence how the war is fought, where to put the pressure on the enemy,
and what aircraft improvements are crucial to the war effort Review With
stunning graphics and accurate flight models, Combat Flight Simulator 3 lets
you revisit the Western Front during World War II as a pilot in a variety of
production and prototype period aircraft. Significant improvements have been
made over the earlier versions of the series, such as the addition of a
dynamic campaign and cooperative multiplayer mode. Plus there is incredible
attention to detail–with a new graphics engine that combines the ability to
render planes in flight with highly detailed terrain that looks great even at
low levels, adding a new dimension to low-level bombing runs. There is a price
to pay for this attention to detail: performance. You’re going to need a high-
end processor and graphics card to get the most from this game. We would
recommend a Pentium 4 and GeForce4 combination (or equivalent) to get full
satisfaction. Anything less and you have to start compromising on the in-game
detail settings, or accept stuttering frame rates. There are 18 aircraft that
you can fly in the game, plus many variant models, though there are some
notable omissions. While you can happily take control of a Spitfire, Me-109,
P51 Mustang, or Junkers 88, you won’t come across a Flying Fortress anywhere
in the game. The lack of heavy bombers is strange, especially considering the
theatre of operations. Criticisms aside, there is still plenty to enjoy. The
flight models are excellent, especially when you switch on the realism
settings, with each aircraft having distinct characteristics. The missions are
well thought out, as is the campaign system, which enables you to gain access
to more aircraft as you progress and acquire skills, which can improve your
tolerance to G-forces for example.Combat Flight Simulator 3 is a worthy
addition to the genre. It has enough to keep long-time flight sim fans
entertained and is also accessible enough for novices to pick up and play.
–Jason Weston — Amazon.co.uk

Features:

• Choose to fly for the U.S., England, or the German Luftwaffe in 34 different and unique aircraft
• You'll battle against tough AI-controlled opponents in the European Theatre Of Operations, or form squadrons with friends and go on cooperative missions
• Switch positions between pilot, gunner or bombardier — or fly in experimental jets that barely made it into combat
• Reactive game world reponds to your presence — trigger new events, unlock aircraft, and much more
• Fantastic graphic displays with enhanced 3D modeling and textures, with realistic cloud and weather modeling make you feel like you're really 600 ft. in the air

Product Details:

• Release date: October 24, 2002
• Package Dimensions: 7.68 x 5.35 x 1.42 inches; 6.4 Ounces
• Type of item: Video Game
• Rated: Everyone
• Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: Yes
• Item Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Manufacturer: Microsoft
• Date First Available: August 7, 2002