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Not for everyone. But very fun in it's own way.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 21 / 25
Date: November 24, 1999
Author: Amazon User

I remember back in the days of "Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe" when I just couldn't shoot anything down. Controls were atrocious and the planes handled like a flying elephant. Of course compared to Microsoft Flight Combat Simulator, those old 386 games handled like hummingbirds and I think that is the whole point. If you want precision target shooting then this game may not be for you. However, anyone who has actually flown can tell you it's not a video game. There is no parallel parking and the laws of physics do prevail. For every action there is a reaction and being able to power turn after gaining speed from a short dive surprises many who scratch their heads wondering how did the plane get so slow and sluggish after an Immelmann. Granted it's harder to rack up the 100+ kills found in many other games. But remember, it was even harder for the real guys who tried to do this so it's not THAT realistic. Just enjoy the scenery and have a little fun learning a new way to play a game.

THIS SIMULATOR IS NOT ONLY PLAYABLE, BUT VERY REALISTIC!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 8
Date: November 13, 1999
Author: Amazon User

After piloting each aircraft in Microsoft's Combat Flight Simulator, I came to the conclusion that you can't get any closer to the real thing than this! Being a World War II history buff, I have seen a lot of dog-fighting documentary films actually taken by the pilots in action! This simulator recreates this action with a realism that can't be compared to anything else. Just make sure that you have a good 3-D Graphics video card in your computer. WAY TO GO MICROSOFT! GREAT SIMULATOR!

Great!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 8
Date: January 25, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Have had this game for some time--feel it is a classic. I recently bought Combat Flight Simulator 2 (pacific theater)--am already bored with it. The origional has more class if somewhat less techicaly sophisticated. My disk is pretty much worn out and is now hard to re-install if I ever un-install it. May have to buy a new copy! I don't believe those who say it is too easy. I have never survived a full campaign and am a moderately decent pilot--score somewhat above average when taking on human oponents on the internet. This game is like a good book that you keep on your bookshelf for years and re-read now and then. If Janes is truly better than this game, as some reviewers say, I am really going to have to take a serious look at that game!

EXCELLENT

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: January 09, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I found this game to be excellent in every aspect. The aircraft, scenery, and missions were detailed and well planned. It is true that after a while the game got a little boring, but more addons keep coming out that let you fly in the Pacific, China, Italy, and North Africa. Each addon gives you even more planes, missions, and challenges. I would really recommend this game to anyone who wants to get a WW2 flight simulator.

A WWII air combat experience!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: August 05, 2004
Author: Amazon User

You can fly over many airplanes. The Focke-Wulf is German, Join with many inside the Spitfire and shoot down German bombers invading England. You can also do missions and recreate The Battle of Britan, and The Battle over Eroupe. CFS also has mulitplayer suport to zone.com. Here is some tips for those who has CFS but dosn't know how to play at zone.com. 1. Go to zone.com. 2. Go to the button CD-Rom. 3. Click on the game you have. 4. if you don't have a net passport then SIGH UP! 5. Register for fun on zone.com. 6. HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!

OLD PRO PILOTS WILL LOVE IT.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 6
Date: May 20, 2000
Author: Amazon User

SCENERY ABOVE 1,000' AGL IS ABSOLUTELY SUPERB FOR PC SOFTWARE. HANDLING THE F-51D IS AMAZINGLY REALISTIC REALIZING IT'S JUST A VIDEO GAME. TAKING OFF AND LANDING WAS SUFFICIENTLY EMOTIONAL AND CAPTIVATING. THIS WAS MY VERY FIRST EXPERIENCE EVER ON ANY FLIGHT SIMULATOR. I HAVE OVER 10,000 HOURS LOGGED IN MILITARY AND GENERAL AVIATION AIRCRAFT. UPON MY FIRST LANDING I FOUND I WAS PRESPIRING UNDER MY ARMS AND WHEN I RESTED MY HAND FROM THE JOY STICK IT WAS TRIMBLING. YEP, I'D SAY IT WAS SUFFICIENTLY REALISTIC. lOOKING OUT THE LEFT WINDOW ACROSS THE TIP OF THE WING AND IN A SHALLOW LEFT TURN THE GROUND AND SHORELINE DETAILS ARE AMAZINGLY LIKE THE REAL EXPERIENCE. I JUST LOVED IT BECAUSE I HAVE MEMORIES OF WHEN I REALLY DID IT ALL. IF ANYONE CAN DIRECT ME TO A SOFTWARE WITH BETTER SCENERY AND OTHER EFFECTS I'D APPRECIATE IT....

Best Flight Simulator I've Played!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: October 06, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I first tried another flight simulator named Luftwaffe Commander, which I liked alot & later tried Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator, which I liked even more.

The graphics are really good learning the basic moves was easy, I especially like the way you can add-on planes, missions & other things to the basic game.

Another nice thing is the controll level of the UI, in the middle of the game you can get help, adjust window size like it was any other part of Windows & the manual is really worded well.

This game is really good!

XTRA XTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: February 25, 2002
Author: Amazon User

For me this game was very exciting for those of you who dont have a joystick and use your keyboard it's much easier with a stick or a fly wheel. (...)

A Realistic simulation!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 21, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator is a World War II era flight simulator, with amazingly realistic graphics! I enjoyed flying the six fighter planes in many different flying conditions.

a Great Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 5
Date: April 28, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This is a very good game. the grafics are pretty good but i got a program that made them better. and when you buy it you can play online at the MSN gaming zone. i play there at the moment. my zone name is CS_DUDE_ . if you ever need help learning how to fly come on and i will help you learn.

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