IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey

IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey Review for PlayStation Portable (PSP)

by Cole Smith IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey for the PSP is a different bird altogether. It's less sim and more arcade, and that's not unexpected given the nature of the PSP's controls. I would also mention that the processing capabilities of the PSP, while incredibly powerful for a handheld, can't compare to the next-gen consoles. Control-wise it's very difficult to forsake one's joystick, and even though I agree it's not imperative that you use one for a flight sim, I... Läs mer

Multiplayer is an interesting diversion with up to 16 players engaging in several competitive or co–operative online game modes. But again the action feels like a sideshow rather than the main attraction. Perhaps if there had been greater story development or much more mission variety – hell, maybe just make the planes handle a little differently – then we‘d keep interested. But as it stands IL–2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey is an ‘also ran‘ videogame.... Läs mer