13 Responses to “DCS: Black Shark”

1. Helia says:

   July 19, 2009 at 11:20 pm

   Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

   There are Survey Sims and there are Study Sims. For example, Microsoft FSX albeit very detailed and allows you to learn aviation in a profound way, it is a “Survey” simulator. DCS Black Shark is a “Study” simulator. This means unless you already know the Black Shark, it is highly doubtful you will be able to jump in and start flying in real simulation mode like you can in FSX. However, Eagle Dynamics provides an accommodating game mode, which will allow anyone to take off with the Black Shark and enjoy a military chopper. Nevertheless, you can easily keep adding real features to the game mode step by step to make it more real as you strengthen your skills. That’s the big picture. Now for the review…I have played this Sim for hundreds of hours and every single time I get into the Ka-50 Black Shark I just absolutley love it. I broke up my learning process into fully understanding the startup procedures, then basic flight procedures, then targeting and using the weapons, then shutdown…and on to advanced. I recommend a similar method. The graphics and modeling of the Ka-50 are stellar. The cockpit is stellar just for the fact that EVERYTHING works unlike FSX aircraft. The terrain and other outside eye candy are not really the focus but they are very nice as well. This Sim is foucsed on a real Ka-50 experience and is extremely credible for that point. It is an awesome means to learn to fly a military helicopter. It is absolutely worth every dime in regards to a well crafted simulator. And if you get frustrated, Eagle Dynamics has an excellent forum to help you along the way. This is an absolutely incredible simulator, and I recommend it.
2. Orabella says:

   July 20, 2009 at 1:20 am

   1.0 out of 5 stars
   Limited Activations, Starforce DRM
   Limited activations is basically the buzzkill for this game, although Starforce alone is enough to warrant staying far away from DCS Black Shark.
3. Odelia says:

   July 20, 2009 at 1:50 am

   2.0 out of 5 stars
   If only the support matched the graphics
   Graphically the game is amazing. I’m running 2 ATI 4870′s with an i7 920, 6 gig of ram and Windows 7. At 1920×1080 it’s very smooth.
4. Bimala says:

   July 20, 2009 at 7:05 am

   Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

   If you’ve had a helicopter-shaped hole in your heart since Janes’ Longbow 2 (released in 1997) and have been longing for a decent Combat Helicopter Simulation (with multiplayer even!), salvation is at hand. This simulation is not merely decent though, it is the best available outside of military training simulators!

   In Black Shark you will find realism like you have never had it before. Every system is modelled with pain staking attention to detail, and nearly every button or switch available to the pilot is available to you to click on and activate(or use keyboard commands)!

   The simulation can be tailored for those who want easy avionics and weaponry and basically just want to hop in and start banging away, all the way to complex systems management where one can spend weeks (or months) just learning to fly and navigate! The BlackShark world is truly your oyster, my friends! One can also create missions (single and multiplayer)in the Mission Editor and share them with your friends.

   Graphics quality is also fantastic, and can be scaled up or down to accomodate most computers. I use an AMD Dual-core @ 2.4mhz with a Geforce 9800 1GB and I have it cranked all the way up with no problems whatsoever!

   DCS also has expandability in mind, and there are plans to release modules based on the AH-64 Apache, and A-10 Thunderbolt. All I can say is that if those modules are as impressive and immersive as BlackShark is, combat flight simulation purists (such as myself) will be busy for some time to come!
5. Anonymous says:

   July 20, 2009 at 8:29 am

   5.0 out of 5 stars
   DCS: Black Shark
   very good. Manual is a PDF included in CD, it is necesary to print, about 400 pages.
6. Jovanna says:

   July 20, 2009 at 9:25 am

   Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

   
   i meant everything i said in the title, this game is a true gem, something that has set up standards that will be hard if not impossible to keep up, since military hardware is something that is off limits to civilians, what wepons, systems, and real data of engine power etc.. are of course hidden and not revealed by any armies of the world..

   this is why this game is one of a kind, it has a lot of real information about this chopper that makes this a increadible simulation that if you master it, you are almost guaranteed to fly the real thing if you had the possibility..

   to make another simulation like this is almost impossible because of limited info ..like USA air forces will never reveal the power of the engines of the F-22, or the radar aperture of F-16, .. there are general infos on wikipedia and are open to us civilians, but to make a true sim you need as close to the real thing.. and trust me this IS the REAL THING..

   luv you Russians, .. Keep up the good work.. you are increadible..
7. Ithaca says:

   July 20, 2009 at 2:19 pm

   1.0 out of 5 stars
   DCS: Blackshark
   This peice of software is the reason why console games are so popular. This item is not playable right of the box.
8. Rafferty says:

   July 20, 2009 at 6:19 pm

   5.0 out of 5 stars
   Dirty Combat
   Others here have talked about how amazing this game is. It is all that they say, and I won’t repeat it here.
   I’d just like to talk about the combat.
9. Fannie says:

   July 20, 2009 at 8:44 pm

   5.0 out of 5 stars
   Untouchable for years to come
   If you are a flight or military enthusiast you cannot go wrong. Ive owned every serious flight simulator since 1990. This is top-notch.
10. Lily says:

    July 21, 2009 at 12:18 am

    5.0 out of 5 stars
    As good as a Simulator has gotten to date!
    I won’t make this long because it has been said before in many places and print. If you like Simulators of aircraft then this is a must have sim.
11. Anonymous says:

    July 21, 2009 at 1:38 am

    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Flight sim of 2009
    This is the greatest helicopter flight simulator ever produced. Its geared only for the hardcore. The manual is huge as is the learning curve.
12. Anonymous says:

    July 21, 2009 at 3:41 am

    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Best Helicopter Sim Ever
    I’ve been flying flight SIMs for several years and DCS Black Shark is probably the best Sim on the market ever, especially if you like flying helicopters sims.
13. Ipo says:

    July 21, 2009 at 8:22 am

    1.0 out of 5 stars
    Great game but, you are renting and not buying this game.
    The game is very good if you liked Lock On you will like this game.The biggest problem is you only get 7 activations after installing the game.

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