B-17 Flying Fortress: World War II Bombers in Action

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B-17 Flying Fortress: World War II Bombers in Action is a single player tactical strategy game with a historical theme. It was developed by Vektor Grafix and was released on November 19, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The 1992 Classic. Experience the thrill of commanding a B-17 Flying Fortress on perilous missions during a World War II campaign. Study the briefing, choose your men, fly to the target and take control of crew members’ positions from pilot to bombardier. How well will you fare, captain?

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gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful pixel art and offers a surprisingly deep and satisfying experience.
It is a nostalgic trip for many players, with a high level of detail and immersion that stands the test of time.
Despite its age, the game remains one of the most detailed flight simulators, providing a challenging and rewarding gameplay experience.

The game is considered difficult and can be frustrating, especially for new players unfamiliar with its controls.
Younger players may find the old graphics unappealing, which could deter them from enjoying the game.
Some features from the original version are missing in the Steam release, which may disappoint long-time fans.

graphics
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The graphics of the game are considered outdated, which may deter younger players, but they are integral to the game's charm and nostalgia for long-time fans. Despite the low resolution affecting gameplay perception, many still appreciate the game's detailed simulation aspects. Overall, it is not recommended for those seeking modern, high-quality visuals.
- “Better than any other game, very good graphics.”
- “Younger players will probably give this a miss due to the old graphics, but it is even to this day one of the most detailed sims covering the subject.”
- “Another original issue is the low graphics resolution which deprives you of any sense of distance to closing bandits on their attack run until they're really already firing at you - but I get around this by letting the AI take aim for me and then quickly take control for the kill once the bot starts firing.”
- “The graphics are old, but it's an old game and they are part of the fun.”
story
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The game's story is deeply engaging, drawing inspiration from real WWII experiences, which enhances the player's motivation to complete missions. However, the challenging gameplay, characterized by frequent mechanical failures and punishing difficulty, can lead to frustration despite the immersive narrative. Overall, players find the combination of historical context and demanding missions to be rewarding, making the experience worthwhile.
- “My grandfather was in the air force during WWII and the stories he told had me in awe, so naturally I wanted to complete every mission this brilliant sim presented.”
- “This game is also tough, and on higher difficulty settings can be really punishing - engine failure, fuel leaks, crew injuries, fires, and mechanical failures occur frequently, and it can be frustrating failing a mission after a successful bomb run when you really didn't do anything particularly wrong.”
- “Well worth the $9, in my opinion, and I can see it's going to take some time to successfully get to 25 missions on a single bomber.”
- “This game is also tough, and on higher difficulty settings can be really punishing - engine failure, fuel leaks, crew injuries, fires and mechanical failures occur frequently, and it can be frustrating failing a mission after a successful bomb run when you really didn't do anything particularly wrong.”
- “It is in no way an easy game though I have 12 hours in it and have completed 3 missions.”
- “Well worth the $9, in my opinion, and I can see it's gonna take some time to successfully get to 25 missions on a single bomber.”
gameplay
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Gameplay is described as challenging and often punishing, especially on higher difficulty settings, with frequent mechanical failures and crew injuries that can lead to frustrating mission failures. However, some players find the gameplay boring, and the Steam version lacks key configuration options, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “This game is also tough, and on higher difficulty settings can be really punishing - engine failure, fuel leaks, crew injuries, fires, and mechanical failures occur frequently, and it can be frustrating failing a mission after a successful bomb run when you really didn't do anything particularly wrong.”
- “Boring gameplay”
- “The version released here on Steam is missing two options on the configuration screen: mechanical reliability and navigation.”

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B-17 Flying Fortress: World War II Bombers in Action is a tactical strategy game with historical theme.

B-17 Flying Fortress: World War II Bombers in Action is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 12 hours playing B-17 Flying Fortress: World War II Bombers in Action.

B-17 Flying Fortress: World War II Bombers in Action was released on November 19, 2021.

B-17 Flying Fortress: World War II Bombers in Action was developed by Vektor Grafix.

B-17 Flying Fortress: World War II Bombers in Action has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

B-17 Flying Fortress: World War II Bombers in Action is a single player game.

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