Jeuxvideo.com : 16/20
You could think that it's an average score...but no ! Beleive me, this website is Killer Game

so 16/20 is a very good score

and average score from the reader is 17/20 so these first impressions look really positive
"Technically impressive, visually stunning, IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey managed the feat of offering a gameplay suitable for all types of players. So whether you are a beginner or veteran, we will live with equal intensity the famous battles of WWII that are staged. Note nevertheless that the use of a joystick is highly recommended mode and Realistic Simulation."
Hope my translation is not bad
See ya !
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