Rating: 
Summary: Major Disappointment
Review: How unfortunate it is that Microsoft has failed to at least match the great fun that was (and is) CFS1. This program is huge(850MB for the default installation)and seemingly it requires the very latest hardware to have it work properly. For this size of program, one would expect it the blow you away, but it is nothing but a great disappointment. From the illegible tactical displays to the small aircraft size to the cartoon intro, this waste of my money really turned me off.
Rating: 
Summary: Too much software for average computer
Review: This software takes much more than an average computer. The specs on the box are seemingly misleading. I have at least twice what the minimums are and can't get the job done. Without a GREAT graphics card forget about even approaching the games capabilities. My machine is not even one year old and has good graphics capabilities and processing power. It runs CFS1 without a single problem. However, I am unable to even begin to enjoy the total package of this latest installment. I must choose between great 3D terraign effects or planes that look like a "rainbow of colors", for example. It is all in the choices (which are many) you are willing to accept. I want to lose myself in the simulation but this can't be done with multi-colored buildings and ships. While I applaud Microsoft's effort on this one, I and others undoubtedly will need to invest in the latest processing techology AND MORE to get our dollars worth.
Rating: 
Summary: A little let down...
Review: First off, let me say that my expectations for this game were very high! I have owned the original CFS and other WWII sims that had several strong areas, graphics ect. but never put all the pieces of the puzzle together. My hope was that CFS2 would be the first to do that. I am sad to say that this just isn't the case. From the opening movie, a cartoon type program, to the lack of (surrounding scenery) this game has missed my mark. I was unimpressed with the fact that my aircraft carrier was too small for my plane, the rest of the aircraft are airborn when I jump in, and there is no ground crew supporting the aircraft. Hey Microsoft, the devil is in the details. It's what also makes a great game stand out from the average. Let me say the MSFT did do a great job with the aircraft graphics and damage that can occure. However, that seems to be the only thing they concentrated on. I can only stare so long at the aircraft view before I start looking around for other things to see. Also, my program crashed twice while I was heavly engaged in combat. There is nothing like a software crash to ruin your gaming expierance. Overall I was hoping this would be the game that would make me throw the others away. Instead I found myself digging around the office for old copy's of CFS, praying that someday, someone will build a Flight Sim that starts you on the deck of a carrier with all your buddy's lined up behind you with props running with aircrew scattering in every direction preparing for your imenent lauch. A game when I attack ground targets that aren't just little square builings, with trees that aren't flat and a game that doesn't release before it is perfected... Until then, I will have to settle for games like FCS2 that does one or two things well at the expense of everything else...
Rating: 
Summary: DON'T BE SURPRISED!!!
Review: Now me among thousands of other CFS fans are dying for the release of the Second edition....CFS2 however, DON'T BE SURPRISED if you have to have the same system requirements as the other games Microsoft have recently releast such as... FS2K, FS2K Pro and Crimson Skies, all of which require 10 Ghz. super computers with 516 mb of RAM just to get the intro to run. I have no idea what Microsoft is tring to prove with these massive programs that can't run properly on average computer systems. So fair warning... don't be surprised... waiting your heart out only to realize it runs like crap on your average home computer system.
Rating: 
Summary: Impressed by all the little details in this game
Review: I for one played the first CFS quite a lot and was a little sceptical that they would be able to top the first one, but they did. CFS:2 isn't very different than the first one in terms of flight characteristics and mission formats. What is differnt is that you get to fly a huge number of different planes, which I can't even remember most of them. Probably my favorite part of this game is the aircraft carrier takeoffs and landings. As I mentioned, it was the little details that I absolutley love. While you are awaiting takeoff, you will notice that the ships deck bobs up and down, side to side in the sea, this is just one of the many cool features. Another aspect I was impressed with is the way planes blow up and fall apart. It looks exactly like those WWII films with old cockpit camera footage. Extremely cool watching planes get destroyed. Microsoft did a great job with this game, and it was definetly worth the wait. I totally recommend buying this.
Rating:
Summary: A must have for flight sim enthusiasts...
Review: If you have enjoyed CFS as much as I have you should be dyingfor the chance to play CFS2. CFS2 is set in the Pacific with flyable aircraft such as the Wildcat, Corsair, Hellcat or the famous P-38. Non-flyable AI includes aircraft such as the B25, C47 or the P-39. Not to mention you can import all of your favorite aircraft from CFS. CFS2 also includes all new missions, campaigns and of course online multiplayer action. Basically CFS2 is a must have for flight sim enthusiasts...
Rating:
Summary: Five stars I hope!
Review: I've been waiting awhile for this, and I hope it succeeds CFS! I can't wait.
Rating:
Summary: Satisfactory Game
Review: After getting hooked on FS2000, I wanted to be able to do more while I was flying than crashing into stuff - what better way than to shoot down some bad guys?!! I have spent quite a few fun hours with the game, at the same time have had some disappointments with it. The "cartoon" format is a little cheesy, and I was disappointed to not be able to take off and land from a starting airport. With the exception of 1 mission where you take off from an aircraft carrier (not as much fun as it sounds), and an aircraft carrier landing exercise (pretty fun) there is no taking off and landing. Missions start and end abruptly, and much of the time it is impossible to get the upper hand on the bad guys. Maybe I'm just not that good, but many times I've got a guy dead in my sights and he's practically on my windshield and none of my rounds are hitting him!! However, the bad guys seem to never miss - even on the easy level. So, if you don't mind getting shot down (a lot) - bailing out of a dying plane is pretty neat - the game can be pretty fun (my 11 year old loves it) as long as you are not expecting the realism of a regular flight simulator. This game is more like a Star Wars game. I just purchased FS2002 which should arrive in a couple of days........
Rating:
Summary: Realistic Flying
Review: The graphics are great, the flying experience is realistic,
the simulation allows the installation and use of my CH Pro Pedals USB, operating a flying simulation with the use
of Rudder pedals and toe brakes is as realistic as it gets.
This simulation, (I wouldn't call it a game) has all the
feel of Pacific WWII combat and flying that anyone could
want, just using the free flight capability without the combat role is exciting and rewarding...I have a Pentium III 700 mhz machine and although my plane crashes quite a bit (while attempting to land on carriers) the computer never crashes.
If you don't own this one your missing one of the best
computer flying simulations ever produced.
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