DCS World - Digital Combat Simulator

[Carles P.]

Hi Gents and Ladys of EvoWeb, I have finally decided and overcome my fear to create a thread for one of the most beautiful, overwhelming and profound games ever.


Namely, DCS World or DCS World Steam Edition. https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/
Developer are Eagle Dynamics.

But it is more a Simulation than a "Game".

The standard version is essentially free and offers two different aircraft and a map.
Those who want to delve deeper into the simulation can also purchase so-called modules (DLCs). Listing them all here would be a bit overwhelming. These modules offer various aircraft or even some helicopters, or maps, or even campaigns.

The simulation includes a mission editor, tutorials, MP, ready-made SP missions, quick missions and much more.

The simulation is available for download on Steam or from the game's website. https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/world/stable/
Here you can find very importent documents to learn your aircraft or helicopter. https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/documentation/

Here are some trailers from YouTube from the developers.

The first one, is bit old but, you wanna get high?



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or more here:
https://www.youtube.com/@EagleDynamicsTV

 

[Carles P.]

I wrote that I now own a HOTAS.

And now I'm planning on getting the A10 C module soon. I might wait for Steam's summer sale, though. So far,

I've read 114 pages of the more than 700-page manual about the aircraft. So I still have a lot to do.


The simulation, with the beauty of floating above the clouds, or breaking through the cloud cover and seeing the sun, or watching a beautiful sunrise or sunset, plus the freedom above the clouds is simply amazing.
Just in the YouTube videos. I love this feeling.

 

[Chris Davies]

Several months ago, I managed to hook up my PSVR2 to my PC and gave this a go. It's been an ambition of mine for a while to play a flight simulator in VR.

While the only controllers I used were the VR ones, and while I had no idea what I was doing, the effect was absolutely fantastic. I hope you get to try that one day @Carles P., especially with your flight stick.

 

[Carles P.]

Several months ago, I managed to hook up my PSVR2 to my PC and gave this a go. It's been an ambition of mine for a while to play a flight simulator in VR.

While the only controllers I used were the VR ones, and while I had no idea what I was doing, the effect was absolutely fantastic. I hope you get to try that one day @Carles P., especially with your flight stick.

Thanks Chris. Maybe someday. We call it here: "never say never".
I would also have to deal with the VR subject first.