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Is B-17 Flying Fortress : The Mighty 8th Redux worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- WWII aviation fans who want to manage several bomber crew positions
- Simulation players who prefer mission planning alongside direct station control
- Players interested in historical bomber campaigns with training and quick-start scenarios
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players who want a flight game focused on piloting alone rather than moving between multiple crew positions
- Players seeking a fully finished release instead of a game with ongoing updates and planned additions
- Players looking for military operations outside WWII B-17 bomber missions
Our take on B-17 Flying Fortress : The Mighty 8th Redux
The listing gives substantial space to planned additions and ongoing improvements, while the current package is centered on the remastered original experience. That distinction matters for buyers expecting updated aircraft exteriors, new missions, expanded formations, or improved tutorials at purchase.
What is B-17 Flying Fortress : The Mighty 8th Redux?
Lead a 10-person crew aboard a B-17 bomber during World War II missions over occupied Europe.
Plan operations, select crew members, and take control of different positions inside the aircraft, including pilot, bombardier, and machine gunner. The game includes historical campaigns, historical missions, quick-start missions, and training missions. This Redux edition remasters the original game with an upgraded engine, revised visuals, updated interfaces, new crew models, refreshed menus, music in menus, and updated airfield interiors.
The display ratio has been changed from 4:3 to 16:9. Terrain enhancements and other improvements are listed as in progress, while additional aircraft updates, missions, control options, and tutorials are described as planned. The listing also describes smoother frame rates and improved performance on modern machines.
How B-17 Flying Fortress : The Mighty 8th Redux plays
- 01Crew Role Control
- Players can operate stations such as the pilot, bombardier, and machine gunner during a mission.
- 02Historical Missions
- The game includes historical campaigns and individual missions set during World War II.
- 03Mission Variety
- Quick-start and training scenarios accompany the historical content.
- 04Visual Interface Updates
- The Redux edition adds revised visuals, crew models, menus, airfield interiors, and a 16:9 display ratio.
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B-17 Flying Fortress : The Mighty 8th Redux: platforms & release
Is B-17 Flying Fortress : The Mighty 8th Redux worth it?
It is worth it if: WWII aviation fans who want to manage several bomber crew positions. Skip it if: players who want a flight game focused on piloting alone rather than moving between multiple crew positions.
Where can I download B-17 Flying Fortress : The Mighty 8th Redux?
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What platforms is B-17 Flying Fortress : The Mighty 8th Redux on?
Windows only.
