IL-2 · Reviewed by laubox · Published 2026-06-20
Based on a review by laubox (accessed 2026-06-20).
Based on this review alone: buy it if you care about outstanding cockpit modeling in vr — just accept lack of eye-tracking support for headsets like the pimax crystal super.
The reviewer concludes that IL-2 Korea offers an outstanding and highly immersive VR experience, particularly praising the detailed cockpit, impressive sound design, and beautiful visuals. They state that after experiencing the game in VR, there's no going back to playing on a flat screen.
This video provides a first look at IL-2 Korea in Virtual Reality, featuring gameplay in the MiG-15bis using a Pimax Crystal headset. The reviewer explores various aspects of the game, including cockpit modeling, sound design, flight dynamics, graphics, performance, and the overall immersive VR experience during takeoff, dogfighting, and landing.
IL-2 Korea delivers a highly immersive and visually stunning flight simulator experience in virtual reality, making it a strong recommendation for combat flight sim enthusiasts. The cockpit modeling for the MiG-15 bis is outstanding, allowing players to appreciate intricate details from all angles, and the inclusion of a visible pilot body significantly enhances the sense of presence. Furthermore, the sound design is fantastic, especially the powerful cannon fire that adds a visceral feel to dogfights, and the clouds are a notable visual improvement over previous IL-2 titles. If you are a VR flight sim enthusiast seeking an engaging Korean War era experience with impressive immersion, this title is worth exploring despite its lack of eye-tracking support for some VR headsets. If you require full-fidelity aircraft systems and eye-tracking, you might find some limitations.
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The reviewer states that the developers have done an "outstanding job modeling this cockpit in particular" and shows various angles of it in VR.
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The reviewer notes that seeing the body of the pilot is a nice touch and contributes to a "really immersive" experience in virtual reality.
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The game is not a full fidelity simulation like DCS, as the reviewer can start the engines by simply pressing 'E', with knobs automatically switching.
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The reviewer repeatedly praises the game's sound design, calling it "Great," "fantastic," and "really cool" during taxi and takeoff.
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The reviewer states that "they say the modeling of the flight dynamic is also really good," indicating positive external feedback rather than personal assessment.
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The reviewer observes and appreciates the cockpit elements shaking during flight, enhancing the VR experience.
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The reviewer states that "Performance is good" and "the performance is great," but also notes needing to "tweak a lot" and "tweak it here and there" to achieve optimal settings.
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The reviewer points out that when the sun beams into the cockpit, the light effect is "really nice" and visually appealing.
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The reviewer observes that "the clouds look really good," stating it's "What an improvement over IL-2 Sturmovik."
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During a dogfight, the reviewer notes that "the MiG-15 has quite some maneuverability," finding it enjoyable.
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The reviewer highlights that the sound when firing the gun "really feels like you are firing a powerful gun," contributing to immersion.
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While landing, the reviewer observes the sun going down and describes the visual effect as "really really pretty."
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The reviewer emphatically states that "Once you experience this in virtual reality, there's no reason to really go back to flat screen."
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The reviewer mentions that despite using a Pimax Crystal Super, "the game doesn't offer eye tracking" and hopes for its future implementation.
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The reviewer praises the appearance of the runway lights and their reflection on the ground during the night landing, calling them "pretty good."
The reviewer praises the outstanding cockpit modeling, the immersive feeling of seeing the pilot's body, and beautiful environmental effects like sunbeams, clouds, and runway lighting. These elements contribute significantly to a highly immersive VR experience, with visuals described as "really pretty" and a notable improvement over previous IL-2 titles.
The reviewer repeatedly highlights the "great sound design," noting it's "really cool" and "fantastic" during takeoff and taxi. The sound of firing the gun is particularly praised for making it "feel like you are firing a powerful gun," which significantly adds to the immersion.
The reviewer states that "Performance is good" and later, "the performance is great," but also mentions having to "tweak a lot" and needing to "tweak it here and there" to get the best settings. They indicate plans to release a guide for optimizing performance.
The reviewer explicitly states, "Once you experience this in virtual reality, there's no reason to really go back to flat screen," emphasizing that the immersion of taking off and dogfighting in VR "never gets old." This highlights a strong preference for the VR version.
The reviewer mentions playing with a Pimax Crystal Super, which supports eye tracking, but explicitly states that "the game doesn't offer eye tracking" and expresses a hope for its implementation in the future.
While the reviewer personally observes the MiG-15's "quite some maneuverability," they also relay that "they say the modeling of the flight dynamic is also really good," indicating positive general consensus, though not a direct expert assessment from the reviewer themselves.
The reviewer explicitly states, "This is not DCS, so this is not a full fidelity plane." This is evidenced by the simplified engine start process, where the reviewer can initiate engine startup by simply pressing 'E', with automated knob switching.
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Laubox reviews IL-2 Korea in virtual reality, flying a MiG-15bis with the Pimax Crystal headset. The video highlights the exceptional cockpit modeling, immersive pilot body, and fantastic sound design, including impactful gun sounds. Visuals like sunbeams, clouds, and runway reflections are commended, contributing to a stunning environment. While performance is generally good, the reviewer notes that some tweaking is required. The VR experience is strongly preferred over flat-screen gameplay, although the game currently lacks eye-tracking support.
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