Underplayed Gems

B-17 Flying Fortress : The Mighty 8th Redux (2024)

B-17 Flying Fortress : The Mighty 8th Redux cover
Developer
MicroProse Software
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
3.3 of 5, 331 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a tense, methodical simulation of commanding a WWII bomber crew through hazardous missions.

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What players say

Players are sharply divided. Many praise the authentic simulation and nostalgic value, calling it rewarding after the steep learning curve. But a loud group calls it a buggy mess, with AI that crashes on landing, broken escorts, and updates that slow to a crawl, one reviewer with 40 hours says a mission was lost when the entire squadron exploded on the runway.

Screenshots

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