B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th

Made during the gluttony of WW2 based games, this one was a gem that fell through. It wasn't the most popular but it was a very good game when it came out. Realistic planes, damage, and flak effect. I always loved the flak effects of this game, they still look so realistic even for an 13 year old game. The AI is susppect and normally requires some micromanagement, especially the bombardier who almost always misses without human intervention in the early missions. Overall it is a great flight simulator dedicated to one of the most beautiful planes of all of WW2.

If you are after a simulation that depicts the role of the Stratigic Bomber in WW2 then this is it, It is even today simply amazing and there is no other game that comes close to what it has to offer. Some might point to IL2 and Cliffs over Dover but they don't, the only simulation that can beat the b-17 model in this is the A2A b-17 with Accusim for FSX and that doesn't allow you to really experiance the war side of the bomber. While some may complain about 'outdated' controls, you have to remember this is a SIMULATION not a arcade game, wasd are FPS controls and that's that. I have owned this game since it came out on CD I owned the previous versions including the very old b-17 sim on the C-64 and until a new version comes out with modern technology and the SAME in depth simulation .. then this will always get 5 stars. I will admit that the Fighter Simulation in this is unfinished, but that isn't what your buying the game for.

This game is insanely complex but great !! It is basically a sequel to 1992s B-17 Flying Fortress: World War II Bombers in Action which taxed the crap out of my 386sx. They need B-17 Flying Fortress: World War II Bombers in Action on GOG. You can literally spend 12 hours on one mission

I bought the boxed version (retail) when this game was released. The designers/developers went above & beyond to make this game realistic, from the aircraft to historical accuracy. It had superb polish and graphics at the time of it's release. That said, the game's controls have a steep learning curve and you spend alot of time on various 2d screens (compartments within the bomber) trying to prep your bomber before you can take off and begin a mission. Having played other flight sims before this, B-17 didn't meet my expections. I simply didn't have the patience to learn the controls and wanted a game where I could just take off & immediately start blowing $h!* up.. ;) But if you're patient and don't mind investing hours in learning the controls, it could be worth while. The only Flight-sim that I've played that was more challenging is X-Plane, which is a true flight sim and used to train pilots (or so I've read).

I remember getting this game the very day it came out. I have always been in ore of these bombers and the crew that flew them. I have been in a flying B17 and have bullet casings from the making of the film 'Memphis Belle'. The game itself is brill, very accurate in detail and captures the feeling and the terror. I would definitely recommend a joystick for this. It takes a long time to learn the B17 if you want to pilot it. I have spent many a hour in flight ( i prefer to be the pilot ) and i love every second of it. This game is a must have for any flight sim fans out there.