Flyboys Squadron

List Price: $29.99 Discount Price: $21.95

Features:

• Realistic World War I flying game with over 10 authentic airplanes
• 12 single player missions based on the movie
• Special dynamic online missions, with regular updates and online events
• Earn ranks and medals that unlock new features
• Bonus Easter Egg missions

Accessories:
PC Gamer (1-year)	Games for Windows: The Official Magazine

Customer Reviews:

Flyboys Squadron Combat Flight Simulator (CFS) [Posted on 2007-04-06]
The Flyboys Squadron CFS game was easy to install and set up. I'm using a Logitech control Stick, so some fine tuning was required for playing the game. The flight models of the WWI aircraft seem to be quite accurate and are actually more difficult to fly than the WWII Bonus aircraft included with the game. Updates to the game are easily accessed from the game itself and install seamlessly. There are many types of missions to fly, so the hard core flight sim pilots should never be bored. I've not tried on line playing because I feel that I'm still a novice (flying as a cadet)and have much to learn.
The graphics, realism, sound effects and challanges are exquisite. I've "flown" many combat flight simulators in the past and have found the Flyboys CFS to be one of the most demanding and realistic I've ever flown. Flying a mission always results in sweaty hands and an increased pulse rate. The illusion of flight and combat is very well simulated.
For the ultimate in flight controls, I recommend the Thrustmaster HOTAS system. I have one, but as my computer peripheral space is currently quite limited, I am using the Logitech wireless control stick. I'm curious to find out how this game will compare to "First Eagles".
As background information, I am using a computer with a 3.2 gig processor, 2 gigs of RAM, 250 gig hard drive, Radeon 9600 video card and a Sound Max Digital Sound Card. For the most part, my system is adequate, but at times, the video is 'jerky'. Keep in mind, however, that I set the video to the the highest possible setting so the game is not at fault at all. If other users experience this 'jerkyness', I suggest that some of the video settings be adjusted to minimize or eliminate it.

FLYBOYS [Posted on 2007-08-24]
Not exactly what I was expecting. But still fun only 12 missions. Would have been better to be able to pick a person from the movie and play that role out.... not too bad though.

Flyboys [Posted on 2008-03-21]
I enjoy this game very much. It is more than I expected. Wish there were more like it(WW1 flying)

Flyboys Squadron [Posted on 2008-05-03]
I am very pleased with product. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys the WWI Flight Sim Games.

All depends on your skill level [Posted on 2008-05-29]
I'll admit it. What I was looking for was something like my "Red Baron" game, where I can climb in the cockpit, take off, and go fight enemy planes. This one is a lot more complicated than that. Which may be good for experienced gamers. I was frustrated from the get-go. I took off, and found I could hardly keep the plane on an even keel. Trying to get a bead on an enemy plane was near impossible for me. I had to turn off the "yaw" feature so the plane wouldn't keep moving back and forth. If there's a time compression feature, I haven't found it. It took me 8 minutes to get to a battle scene once (I put the plane on "Fly Me" and went to get a soda). There are several campaign modes, and they are actually good ones (fighting the Red Baron, stopping a Zeppelin, etc). So I guess this depends on what one is looking for. If you're an experienced gamer, or are looking for games that are a challenge, this would be good for you. If not, maybe you should go for one of the CFS games by Microsoft.

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