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My Lord is this fun

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: May 22, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I hate computers, computer geeks and computer games. I bought a computer only because I needed it for work. I was given RB3D as a gift and didn't even open it for five months.

This is the coolest thing I've ever seen. That's really all I have to say. The online setup where you play people around the world in giant air battles is the most fun I've ever had with my clothes on. You have to download free patches from the websites to get this to work, but it's ADDICTIVE!

BUY THIS!

descent sim

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: October 16, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Good descent ww1 sim, but we must remember this sim is old, so the graphics are not going to be the best in the world. It's sort of a classic. The planes probably handled the same as they did during that particular time.

Mixture of realism and arcade

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 4 / 7
Date: September 22, 2001
Author: Amazon User

One of the most entertaining flight "sims" I have ever played. This game has given me hours and hours of enjoyment -- especially online. Unfortunately, there are some perplexing and conflicting elements involved here. Although the game has a "realistic" setting, there are no stalls and/or spins during flight. The program allows a virtual "Red Baron" to do things with a plane that are simply against the laws of physics. Also, for all the detail the programmer(s) put into this game in many areas, the guys (and gals) -- for some reason -- dropped the ball in certain places. There is no weapons load-out screen for the planes, and there seems to be a never ending supply of crude rockets and bombs -- whether you want them or not (the bomb/rocket load doesn't seem to affect the performance of the planes). In "real life" these weapons are loaded as needed per each mission and then expended. Most importantly, the game only shows its true graphical splendor in the 3dfx Glide mode. My Geforce 3 card only allows software rendering (the ground looks like a Purina checkerboard). In summary, be careful -- this one is addicting as hell. (Also note that there is a good online community out there who are ready and willing to help new "pilots").

Red Baron 3-D

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: January 10, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I purchased this game via Amazon.com after playing Red Baron-2. Installed it and had nothing but problems. My system met the requirements to run it but the Campaign portion of the game refused to work. I contacted Sold Out for tech assistance but they were unable to solve the problem. They requested I return the game so they could check it for flaws. I plan to return the game to them(at my cost)and see what they come up with.
I was able to play Red Baron-2,by Sierra, and really liked it. This version is less than I expected and unless the flaws can be addressed, I wont purchase another game via Sold Out.

WWI in a 3-d world

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: April 02, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Red baron 3-d is one of the best WWI flight simulator. Its beath taking graphics and great gameplay, mix into one. Good luck on your travels.

Highly addictive

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 26, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I usually don't like this kind of computer game, but was intriged by the historical context enough to try the demo. I wasn't thrilled by the demo, but liked it enough to buy the full version. I'm hooked. I can't stop playing this ...thing, and can't believe the game isn't more popular. It is well researched, realistic and downright fun. The landscape graphics could be better, but they are good enough, since the main focus is on the aerial combat. It is so good my wife calls it "that ...game." If you like either WWI history or flight simulation or both, buy this game while its still available. ....

Play online only!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: December 29, 2001
Author: Amazon User

The only real reason to get this WWI sim is to play against friends (or foes) online. I haven't played in a few months, but the last few dogfights online were really awesome! Hours of fun, so long as your 'net connection can take it. I have dial-up and it would kick out a few times, but still worth it! You need PATIENCE when flying these planes, after all they are not jets and don't handle like 'em!

3-D not much improvement to an already great game.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: December 31, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Red Baron is easily the most challenging game i've ever played. It continues to confound me after years of play. I've never been able to get the online version to work, but that's OK because the "campaign" level is great. You must master the controls and be able to look off into one direction, while flying in another. You will build your pilot up while fighting in the Great War. If you see a red Fokker triplane come after you and you're flying for the French or British, get outta there!

I miss this game's heyday

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: November 06, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This is a GREAT game, and with the Full Canvas Jacket addon it looks even better. But I never really played this for its single player - I absolutely LOVED multiplayer. I only stopped playing this game when it became difficult to find servers with people in them.

This game got me into the genre of WWI aviation - I now have tons of books on the subject even. In terms of the game itself, it still remains unmatched, mostly due to the fact that no significant WWI sims have been released since, sadly enough.

Overall, very fun and definitely worth purchasing. Be advised that you will need access to mods to make this game with with modern video cards and operating systems. Just run a Google search for mods.

Greatest Flight Sim ever!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: June 28, 2002
Author: Amazon User

One of the best games I've ever played! If you like on-line gaming and flight sims, this is one you have to get!

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