B-17 Flying Fortress - The Mighty 8th (PC) > Reviews

Advantages: Original and engrossing
Disadvantages: Needs a beefy PC

...modern PC to it's limits, B-17 is certainly a safe option and even though the missions are a little samey, it is a cracking game. ... Read review

Advantages: In depth play
Disadvantages: need a powerfull machine to benafit

Its here at last B-17 2 the game I have been waiting for.So was it worth the wait-yes. Why? The graphics are the first thing that hit you. the planes look glorious, Engines spit out smoke on start up, planes blow up and a malstrom of flames, you can recognise London and navigate using roads and rivers. The second thing that its you is the depth of game play. Want to fly the plane, no problem, drop the bombs, no problem, tail gunner, its yours. You ... Read review

Advantages: Good Plot and playable
Disadvantages: Dated

The B17 Flying Fortress, alongside the legendary Avro Lancaster, was the ultimate bomber in WWII. While Lancasters terrorised German cities during night time, B17 fleets invaded the enemy airspace during day time. Legends were born during those nights and those days. Thanks to MicroProse UK, you can create some of your own with this superb flight simulation. Did I say 'flight simulation'? In the case of B17, that's a mild understatement. In fact ... Read review

Advantages: Best for the real B17 game player
Disadvantages: Too complicated for general play

I waited and waited for this title to be released and i must be totally honest with you all i was not as happy with the game as i thought i would be, maybe i just had waited too long and the final release just didn't live upto the amount of extra time taken by the developers. What ever the case is i really am dissapointed that the developers decided to take out the multiplayer part of the game, this would have make the game complete for me but it ... Read review

Advantages: Flawless
Disadvantages: Had to buy more ram

Have you ever wondered what it was like to take to the skys of Europe during the dark days of World War Two. Well this is as close as you ever going to get. Micropose has got this sim right. Want to pilot a B17, then heres your chance, want to be a gunner then look no futher for its all here in a seemingly flawless game. From quick games to campaigns take your pick, want to fly in Memphis Belle then do it here, pick your crew, pick your B17 and away ... Read review