81
MobyRank
100 point score based on reviews from various critics.
3.3
MobyScore
5 point score based on user ratings.

Description

The sequel to Microsoft's first Combat Flight Simulator, the focus shifts to the Pacific theater, where carrier battles and island hopping dominate the strategy.

Fly for the Japanese Navy or the American Navy/Airforce in either single battles or branching campaigns. Controllable aircraft include the standard Zero, the P-38, Wildcat, Hellcat, Corsair, and George, each fighter representing different design philosophies from the most nimble Japanese planes to the powerhouse American designs. Escort bombers, strafe transports, and provide CAP for your carrier group. Learn how to successfully land on a carrier in strong winds.

Featuring much of the realism and potential complexity (it can be simplified through options) of Microsoft's civilian simulator, you can either play in an arcade-like mode, or increase the difficulty...to the point where you're following a fairly realistic checklist for take-off.

Featuring unique 1940's art for cutscenes, the engine's graphics attempt to represent the relatively sparse terrain of ocean, beach, and jungle with some detail. Models take visual damage and damage can result in the removal of the damaged part altogether. Standard padlock and various target views are available, allowing both a realistic look and the ability to achieve more exciting, cinematic views.

Alternate Titles

  • "战斗飞行模拟2" -- Chinese spelling (simplified)
  • "Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator 2: Palco da II Guerra Mundial no Pacífico" -- Brazilian title
  • "Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator 2: Guerre du Pacifique" -- French title
  • "Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator 2: 2. Weltkrieg: Kriegsschauplatz Pazifik" -- German title
  • "CFS2" -- Common name

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User Reviews

A solid, accessible, realistic WWII combat sim. Rick Jones (108) 4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars
Not all that Jim Newland (53) 2.8 Stars2.8 Stars2.8 Stars2.8 Stars2.8 Stars

The Press Says

GameSpy Oct 16, 2000 90 out of 100 90
FiringSquad Nov 25, 2000 86 out of 100 86
Jeuxvideo.com Nov 02, 2000 17 out of 20 85
GameSpot (Belgium/Netherlands) Oct 16, 2000 84 out of 100 84
Gamesmania 2000 83 out of 100 83
IGN Oct 13, 2000 8.2 out of 10 82
Absolute Games (AG.ru) Oct 13, 2000 80 out of 100 80
Gamer's Pulse Nov 01, 2000 78 out of 100 78
Spel för Alla Dec, 2000 7 out of 10 70
PC Player (Germany) Nov, 2000 68 out of 100 68

Forums

Topic # Posts Last Post
Japanese cover 11 chirinea (31388)
Sep 05, 2012

Trivia

From summer 2001, add on packs from the fan sites such as www.simviation.com which allow you to load in European aircraft and scenery. This effectively makes an upgrade to the original Combat Flight Sim.

Various Third Party upgrade packs have been launched such as Korean Combat Pilot from Just Flight. This completely changes the setting of the game.


This entry to the MobyGames database was contributed by Ray Soderlund (3500) on Oct 30, 2000.
 

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