I have played a lot of combat sims over the years and I have to say this one looks and feels the best of them all. The attention to detail is astonishing, with the graphics as well as the flight dynamics and realism.

1 - Gameplay
No other flight sim I've played flies as realistic as this one and I'm a pilot in the real world. The planes fly exactly like they are supposed to (with the exception of a few). They stall the way they are supposed to, the higher you go the less desne the air is therefore making you fly slower. So many details are in this game it is remarkable. Bombing is fun and while not as good as some other sims it still captures the reality of how precise you need to be. The dynamic campaigns are long, tough and fun. The enemy AI is very challenging but still has a few quirks. I would have like to have seen better engine management but I'm satisfied with what is provided.

2 - Graphics
The graphics are amazing!! You can really make out all the features of the aircraft as well as various other 3D models. The real gem about the graphics is the 3D cockpits. These are some of the most realistic cockpits I've ever seen on a sim. Right down to every detail from the gauges to the electrical/switches. Though not all of the switches work it still brings realism into play here. Also the water and trees look amazing as well.
The clouds really grab me in this game. They seem to be the most realistic of any sim I've played and I've played a LOT!! You can even edit and make custom paintschemes for your aircraft!!

3 - Sound
The sound could have used a little more work. The engines really don't seem to have that "real life" sound to them as is the case with many other sounds including the machine guns. Though the stall and damage sounds seem well done as do the fires and engine start/stop.

-Bottom Line-
It's worth getting into if you're a sim fan. There's nothing like hopping into an old WWII aircraft and shooting up a foe or two. It's just as easy or complicated as you'd like it to be thanks to the game settings.

You can keep your rank, score, flight history and fly in the long campaigns or just use the "quick mission builder" to jump straight into the fray. Also supports multiplayer which I haven't been able to try yet but I've heard it really fun. Also includes a full mission builder to edit EVERYTHING for your own missions/campaigns.

Just to sit back and take a joyride over the pacific ocean is fun and exciting. You can really get the most out of trying all the features of your aircraft or just fly right into the battle. Try it and if you're a hardcore flight simmer I think you'll find this right up you're alley.