I still remember the time i've played the first IL-2 Sturmovik demo. It was unforgettable! At that time i had a chance to own Saitek Cyborg 3D GOLD, and flying this piece of art was like a dream come true. Since then, every other simulator on the market was compared in some aspects to IL-2 series, and /in my humble opinion/ none of them ever surpassed the greatness of this russian creation. With 1946 Edition, it became a must have for any flight simulator enthusiast out there - the planes /from Winter War to Pacific Theater/, the AI, visuals, physics of the aircrafts... anything, this "game" is the King of Sims. If you still hesitate on buying, stop right there and grab it. At that price it's a STEAL!