I recently had the unfortunate opportunity to dive into the world of War Thunder, and my experience was nothing short of abysmal. While I'm no stranger to challenging games, this one took frustration to a whole new level. Let me share an infuriating encounter that perfectly encapsulates my disdain for this game.
In War Thunder, the objective is to engage in epic aerial combat, but my experience could only be described as a futile exercise in futility. I found myself in a dire situation, tailing a lumbering bomber with my fighter aircraft, equipped with supposedly potent 20mm cannons. You would think that with such firepower, bringing down a sluggish bomber should be a walk in the park, right? Wrong.
For what felt like an eternity, I relentlessly poured round after round of 20mm cannon fire into the hapless bomber. I'm not exaggerating when I say that I fired at it for a solid 5 minutes straight. The sky was filled with a fiery ballet of tracers and explosions as I desperately tried to bring down this behemoth.
But here's the kicker - despite my Herculean efforts, that bomber just refused to explode. It's as if the laws of physics and common sense were suspended in the War Thunder universe. The bomber continued its lumbering course, seemingly impervious to the relentless barrage of firepower that I was subjecting it to. It was a maddening exercise in futility, and it left me questioning the game's sense of realism.
In any other flight simulator or war game, such a protracted engagement would be followed by a satisfying explosion and the gratifying sight of a plummeting aircraft. However, in War Thunder, this event was just one of many that left me scratching my head in frustration and disbelief.
War Thunder may have its fair share of enthusiasts, but my experience with the game left me disillusioned and annoyed. The fact that a bomber can withstand a prolonged assault from 20mm cannons defies both logic and the principles of satisfying gameplay. If you're looking for a game that respects your time and effort, I'd strongly advise you to steer clear of War Thunder. There are plenty of other games out there that offer a far more enjoyable and realistic experience.