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IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover

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68%Game Brain Score
graphics, story
optimization, stability
68% User Score Based on 622 reviews

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IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover is a single player and multiplayer simulation game with a historical theme. It was developed by 1C: Maddox Games and was released on March 30, 2011. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover is a combat flight simulator set in World War II. The game offers a realistic flying experience with detailed aircraft models and accurate battle scenarios. Players can engage in aerial combat and tactical missions, flying for the Royal Air Force or the German Air Force over the skies of Europe.

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68%
Audience ScoreBased on 622 reviews
graphics39 positive mentions
optimization9 negative mentions
  • Highly realistic flight experience with impressive flight models and graphics.
  • Strong community support with Team Fusion patches that enhance gameplay and fix bugs.
  • Great for both single-player and multiplayer experiences, with a variety of aircraft to fly.
  • Initial release was plagued with bugs and performance issues, making it unplayable for many.
  • Requires extensive setup and installation of third-party mods to function properly, especially on newer operating systems.
  • Limited content compared to previous IL-2 titles, with some players finding the AI and single-player missions lacking.
  • graphics
    77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising their stunning quality and realism, especially after updates and mods that enhance visual fidelity. However, some users criticize the graphics as outdated or blocky, particularly when compared to newer titles, and note that the game can be demanding on hardware. Overall, while the visuals are often described as beautiful and immersive, they may not meet everyone's expectations depending on system capabilities.

    • “The graphics were a huge improvement over previous versions.”
    • “A fantastic simulation with excellent graphics and stunning attention to detail.”
    • “Beautiful graphics and effects, great physics, worth every penny and more.”
    • “Graphics are so terribly outdated - I simply cannot relive the joy I used to feel whilst piloting my way through the Sturmovik series.”
    • “Slow, somewhat blocky or even cartoony graphics and optimized for the past generation of hardware.”
    • “Another rather negative thing is that this game is extremely graphic intensive.”
  • story
    55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story aspect has received mixed reviews, with players noting a limited number of missions, particularly in the British campaign, and issues with mission execution and AI behavior. While some appreciate the immersive experience and variety of community-created missions, others criticize the lack of engaging single-player content and the clunky mission builder. Overall, the narrative elements are seen as inconsistent, with some missions being enjoyable while others feel tedious or poorly designed.

    • “There is a large variety of missions in the game with a great number of planes from each side and two fun campaigns following the lives and thoughts of pilots at the time.”
    • “Highly immersive, especially when flying against other real players online, but with community-created offline missions too.”
    • “If you are an airplane enthusiast and WWII fan, this IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover game is for you. Fly missions, shoot down enemy planes in multiplayer or single player, or just fly around; this is a great game to do all that and more.”
    • “I can't believe how poor the quick missions are, compared to IL-2 46.”
    • “The way they have implemented the previously excellent 'quick mission' mode is also laughably bad.”
    • “Another issue is that there isn't really much to do in the game except for casually flying around, unless you want to spend a lot of time in the mission builder.”
  • optimization
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has been a significant concern, with many users reporting stuttering, glitches, and poor performance, particularly on lower-end hardware. However, recent patches and community mods have greatly improved stability and performance, transforming it from a buggy experience to a more playable one, though some issues still persist. Overall, while the game requires a strong CPU/GPU combination for optimal performance, it is now much more enjoyable after adjustments and updates.

    • “Forget all the old reviews and comments about this game, Team Fusion have worked a minor miracle to fix the majority of the bugs, improve the game performance, and, better still, there is more to come in the future.”
    • “Sound mods, graphical fixes, performance improvements, flight model adjustments, new flyable aircraft, additional war theaters… these guys transformed this sim from the buggy-and-barely-playable piece of junk mentioned in early reviews to what we have today.”
    • “The original game suffered from a lot of performance issues; these mods and patches have cured that, and it is a completely different (in a good way) game than without it.”
    • “The game suffers from stuttering, glitches, and bugs.”
    • “Terribly optimized.”
    • “This simulator by itself is not good at all; it is badly optimized and comes across as a complete disaster.”
  • stability
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with many users reporting significant bugs, glitches, and control issues that render it nearly unplayable at launch. While some players have noted improvements through community mods and patches that enhance performance and fix many initial problems, the game still suffers from ongoing stability issues. Overall, the consensus is that while the game has potential, its initial release was plagued by severe stability problems that have only been partially addressed.

    • “I have only about 60 hours in this sim, but now that I have the TF mods loaded up, it runs great and looks awesome. I've been spending more time on it.”
    • “I have tried everything, this game is a buggy mess and does not work.”
    • “The game suffers from stuttering, glitches, and bugs.”
    • “Very buggy and very slow, very disappointing.”
  • gameplay
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is characterized by impressive flight mechanics and a realistic simulation experience, particularly enhanced by community patches like Team Fusion. However, players note that the interface is clunky and the software can be buggy, which detracts from the overall experience. While the game offers various difficulty settings and dynamic campaigns, it requires a significant investment of time to fully appreciate its depth, making it less suitable for casual gamers.

    • “The difficulty settings allow you to either fly easily with no problems or choose which types of plane mechanics you'd like to make more challenging.”
    • “Great gameplay, not for those looking for an arcade shooter.”
    • “Great graphics, great gameplay, whether in the many single-player missions or online multiplayer with up to a possible 128 players in a single game.”
    • “The game has great potential (still, after 5 years), yet it still feels unfinished—the not so intuitive gameplay combined with the increased difficulty level compared to the previous IL-2 titles. I feel that some tutorials on the planes, air tactics, etc. would be a welcome addition.”
    • “Beautiful terrain, models, environment, horrible gameplay.”
    • “In WT, like in Wings of Prey (same game engine, same gameplay), the flight model is sometimes out of touch with what you would expect a plane to do in the air at all.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received positive feedback, with users noting that it is enjoyable and reminiscent of the romantic soundtrack from "Downton Abbey."

    • “The music is good.”
    • “The music soundtrack was lifted right out of a romantic episode of Downton Abbey.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users consistently praise the game's atmosphere, highlighting its superior presentation, immersive user interface, and attention to detail that create an unparalleled experience. Many feel it stands out among other simulations for its engaging and epic ambiance, making it a favorite choice for players seeking fun and immersion.

    • “I have IL-2 BOS and other sims, but I still go back to this one as the most fun because they just don't have the same atmosphere.”
    • “In terms of presentation, user interface, and overall atmosphere and immersion, it's just that much better in every regard.”
    • “It has so many little details and so much atmosphere that no one will ever surpass this level of epicness.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is largely derived from the player's mishaps, particularly the comedic experience of crashing, which encourages self-deprecation and lightheartedness. Players find joy in the absurdity of their failures, making the overall experience entertaining even for those unfamiliar with the mechanics.

    • “Even if you don't know how to fly, you can still have fun laughing at yourself for crashing like a fool into the ground.”
    • “Anything above that and you're laughing.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express a sense of emotional detachment from the game's mission builder, finding it complicated and uninviting. Additionally, a significant break from gaming has contributed to a feeling of disconnect, suggesting that the emotional engagement with the game has diminished over time.

  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is enhanced by a vibrant multiplayer community and user-created mods that improve its quality and experience, making it more engaging than its predecessor, IL-2 1946. However, some players feel that a full-priced title should not rely on community support for a satisfying experience.

    • “Multiplayer is thriving with the mod, and it enhances the game to a level that feels even better than its legendary predecessor, IL-2 1946. While 1946 still has more playable options and theaters, the Cliffs of Dover Fusion mod offers a fresh and engaging experience.”
    • “There is a strong user community that has created mods and patches, significantly increasing the game's replayability and overall enjoyment.”
    • “Yes, there is apparently a strong user community who have created mods and patches to make this a much more playable game, but, again, a full-release paid-for title on Steam should not require any of this.”
    • “Multiplayer is well alive with the mod, and with the mod, the game even manages to be better in quality and feel than its legendary predecessor IL-2 1946. However, 1946 still beats Cliffs of Dover Fusion mod by having more playable options and theaters.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the lack of grinding in this game, highlighting that it offers a straightforward experience without the need for unlocking or pay-to-progress mechanics. Instead, the focus is on skill development in flying and fighting, supported by a welcoming community.

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IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover is a simulation game with historical theme.

IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 1 hours playing IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover.

IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover was released on March 30, 2011.

IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover was developed by 1C: Maddox Games.

IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its optimization.

IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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