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The enemies are close, would you dare to join the Squadron? Tweak planes in a 1st person mechanic mode, set the clouds on fire in aerial fights sim and discover extra missions in an open world of RAF Base. Enjoy a gameplay based on a real history and become the Ace of Sky.
303 Squadron: Battle of Britain is a simulation, action and indie game
developed by Atomic Jelly
and published by Atomic Jelly and Movie Games S.A..
Released on August 31st 2018 is available only on Windows
in 7 languages: English, Polish, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain and Russian.
It has received 419 reviews of which 261 were positive and 158 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.0 out of 10. π
The game is currently priced at 9.75β¬ on Steam.
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Windows
- OS *: Windows 7 / 8 / 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4690 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD Radeon R9 270X with 2GB VRAM or more
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible
- Additional Notes: Mobile GPUs are not officially supported, the game may work but we cannot guarantee it.
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303 Squadron: Battle of Britain, developed by Atomic Jelly and published by Movie Games S.A., is an ambitious fusion of flight simulation, open-world storytelling, and historical tribute. It aims to immerse players in the lives of the legendary Polish pilots who fought in the Battle of Britain during World War II. Rather than focusing solely on air combat, the game seeks to portray the full experience of a pilotβs lifeβboth in the skies and on the ground. It is part historical homage, part technical experiment, and part immersive simulation, a combination that gives it a distinctive identity even when it struggles with execution. The game begins at the RAF Northolt airfield, the home base of the 303 Squadron, and from the very start it establishes an unusual rhythm. Between missions, players can freely walk around the airbase, repair aircraft, interact with mechanics, and explore the campgrounds. This hub-based exploration lends the game a human touch that separates it from traditional flight sims. It feels groundedβliterallyβin the mud and mechanics of daily wartime life. Atomic Jelly clearly intended for players to appreciate the quieter moments between battles: the camaraderie among squadmates, the importance of maintenance, and the atmosphere of an airbase perpetually preparing for the next sortie. While this design choice is unique, it also divides audiences. Some find it refreshingly immersive, while others see it as unnecessary downtime that slows the pace of the campaign. When the focus shifts to the air, 303 Squadron reveals its most compelling elements. The game offers two primary control modesβarcade and realisticβallowing players to tailor the experience to their preferences. The realistic mode, with its emphasis on cockpit perspective and physics-driven handling, captures the tension and thrill of dogfights beautifully. The feeling of maneuvering a Spitfire or Hurricane through clouds while chasing a German fighter across the English countryside carries an undeniable authenticity. The developers also include an βX-rayβ kill camera that shows the impact of your bullets tearing through the enemy fuselage, a dramatic visual flourish that adds weight to each victory. The sound design complements this well, with roaring engines, bursts of gunfire, and the metallic creak of a plane under stress. It is in these moments, when all the elements align, that 303 Squadron feels like a proper homage to its subject. However, for all its ambition, the gameplay balance often stumbles. The flight controls occupy an awkward middle ground between arcade accessibility and simulation realism, which means they donβt fully satisfy either audience. Those expecting precise, technical control akin to IL-2 Sturmovik or Microsoft Flight Simulator may find the mechanics simplified, while those seeking a fast-paced action experience may feel hindered by the heavy, sometimes sluggish flight handling. Enemy AI can also be inconsistentβat times aggressive and competent, and at others passive or erratic. Similarly, mission design tends to repeat familiar objectivesβescort, intercept, defendβwhich, though historically accurate, can feel repetitive without stronger narrative variety. Ground-based gameplay, while conceptually interesting, suffers from clunky execution. Walking and cycling around the airbase can feel stiff, with animations that betray the gameβs indie roots. Repairing planes or completing minor side quests can provide texture, but these activities occasionally feel disconnected from the broader war effort. The intentionβto let players live the life of a pilot rather than merely flyβremains admirable, but the pacing of these segments sometimes undercuts the tension built in the air. This imbalance extends to the story itself, which is presented through mission briefings and light interactions but lacks the depth and cohesion needed to fully invest players in the lives of their squadmates. Technically, the game is uneven. Visuals range from impressive aircraft models and striking skies to less refined terrain and environmental details. Performance issues, such as frame drops and texture loading hiccups, occur sporadically, especially in busier dogfights. Bugs, control mapping limitations, and occasionally unresponsive input systems can further frustrate players. Despite updates and patches since release, it remains a somewhat unstable experience on lower-end systems. Yet, even within these technical flaws, one can sense the developersβ ambitionβa desire to deliver something more than a standard dogfighting simulator. The scope of their vision sometimes exceeds the reach of their resources, but the heart behind it is evident. What truly distinguishes 303 Squadron: Battle of Britain from other flight titles is its spirit. It is a tribute not only to the machines of war but to the people who flew themβparticularly the Polish pilots of No. 303 Squadron, who became some of the highest-scoring units in the Royal Air Force. The gameβs narrative, while lightly delivered, honors their courage and sacrifice. Historical authenticity is woven into mission design and aircraft detail, and the developers have made an effort to convey the pride and resilience of these airmen who fought against overwhelming odds. Even when the game falters mechanically, it succeeds emotionally in reminding players of the human element behind history. In the end, 303 Squadron: Battle of Britain is a fascinating but flawed experienceβa bold attempt to merge simulation, storytelling, and open-world exploration into a single cohesive tribute. It captures the atmosphere of wartime aviation and the camaraderie of its pilots with genuine reverence, yet struggles with control precision, mission variety, and technical stability. It is neither a pure simulator nor a simple action game, existing instead as an experimental middle ground with an uncommon focus on historical empathy. For players willing to overlook its rough edges, it offers a unique and heartfelt journey through one of the most celebrated chapters in aerial warfare. For others seeking polish and precision, it may serve more as a testament to ambition than a benchmark of execution. But either way, it stands as a sincere love letter to the heroism and humanity of the 303 Squadron and the skies they defended. Rating: 6/10
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game's not up to scale of triple A titles, but is very good and worth the price
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The game is not as polished as a triple A title, but for the sale price, it is okay. What is infuriating though is the poor controller support - I use a genuine Microsoft Xbox Controller for Windows (the latest layout/"version"), and it's unplayable with a controller, which is a massive shame as the keyboard controls are quite clunky. What I really like is the ability to disassemble & upgrade the engine & guns on the plane - that's a nice detail. I would give it a C - the combat can be fun once you get used to the dodgy controls, but for a flight game, the poor controller support is REALLY annoying, as the game wastes a lot of potential by making controllers unusable. How hard can it be to enable simple controller support, instead of introducing various layouts none of which work? Wish they would fix that, then I would upgrade the overall rating to B. Avoid paying full price, as the game is something you try out once or twice, but the flaws are too big to make this a "primary game" you return to frequently. There certainly are worse games out there (especially in that price range).
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I've been searching for an engaging Battle of Britain gameplay experience, and 303 Squadron: Battle of Britain has caught my attention. Although I've owned it for a while, I only recently started playing it. Upon loading it up tonight, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that it's an RPG/Battle of Britain hybrid, featuring a storyline, character interactions, and the ability to repair and upgrade your plane. The game offers a flight simulator experience that can be tailored to suit individual preferences, ranging from arcade-style gameplay to a more realistic flight simulator. While the graphics may not be outstanding due to the game's age, it's based on a board game called 303 Battle of Britain. As a simulator, you assume the role of a pilot on a base, interacting with other characters and upgrading your plane with specialized parts. The ultimate goal is to progress from flying a Hurricane to a Spitfire, with the option to pilot other planes like the Typhoon. Overall, I'm having a enjoyable time playing it. And yes you do walk around in a first person mode, you do actually work on your airplane, and you actually take off and land. And you can die and I don't think it's permanent death I think you can set it for permanent death if you wanted to, but it's the beginning of Battle of Britain and as you start the game Germany is not yet started bombing Britain yet. 7/10
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303 Sqaudron: Battle of Britain ---{PC Requirements}--- β Check if you can run paint β Potato β Decent β Fast β Rich boi β Ask NASA if they have a spare computer ---(Proton)--- β Steam Linux Runtime β Latest Proton (9.0-4) β Other Proton (version) β Latest Proton Custom GE (version) β Other Proton Custom GE (version) β Played on Windows ---(Protontricks)--- β Protontricks used β Protontricks not used ---[Development]--- β Done β Done (comes in Episodes) β Done (Further DLC, expansions planned) β Early access (regular updates) β Early access (rare updates) β Early access (dead) β€ Audience β€ β Beginner β Casual Gamer β Normal Gamer β Expert β Everyone ---{Grind}--- β Nothing β Only if you care about leaderboards, ranks or unlocking and upgrading everything β Isn't necessary to progress β A bit grindy sometimes β Average grind level β A bit grindy β Insanity βΌ Graphics βΌ β MS-DOS β Bad β Alright β Good β Beautiful β Fantastic β You forget what reality is β¬ Music β¬ β Bad β Alright β Good β Beautiful β Fantastic β Difficulty β β Easy β Average β Thinking is Key β Easy to learn / Hard to master β Hard β Unfair Β§ Bugs Β§ β Bugs destroy the game β Lots of bugs β Few Bugs β You can use them for speedrun β E.T (1982) β The Game is a Terrarium for bugs β You could also just burn your Money β Nothing encountered β― Story β― β There is none β Bad β Alright β Good β Fantastic β Lovely β Gameplay β β Frustrating β Chill β ItΒ΄s Ok β Boring β Fun β Strange β Challenging β Repedetive β Better watch paint dry Ϋ Game time / Length Ϋ β Really short (0 - 3 hours) β Short (4 - 8 hours) β Few hours (10 - 20 hours) [if you focus on the main story] β Long (40-60 hours) [if you complete everything] β Very Long (61-100 hours) β Extremely Long (101+ hours) β To infinity and Beyond β Don't know don't care ---(Played on)--- β PC β Deck β Both $ Price / Quality $ β Full price β Wait for Sale β Don't buy β Refund it if you can β It`s Free Personal Opinon In this game we can witness the Story of Squadron 303 a legendary exile (polish) Squadron that defended Britain back in World War 2 from Germany with just a handful of planes and Pilots of which 303 is one of the Squadron put together from exiled and highly skilled Fighter Pilots. Anyway if you are interested in the Story of 303 you can read it in form of papers located around the Airbase. Back to the game itself it plays and runs good and I liked it recommend and if you like games with this kind of Theme I would also recommend Aviators
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303 Squadron: Battle of Britain is currently priced at 9.75β¬ on Steam.
303 Squadron: Battle of Britain is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 9.75β¬ on Steam.
303 Squadron: Battle of Britain received 261 positive votes out of a total of 419 achieving a rating of 6.03.
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303 Squadron: Battle of Britain was developed by Atomic Jelly and published by Atomic Jelly and Movie Games S.A..
303 Squadron: Battle of Britain is playable and fully supported on Windows.
303 Squadron: Battle of Britain is not playable on MacOS.
303 Squadron: Battle of Britain is not playable on Linux.
303 Squadron: Battle of Britain is a single-player game.
303 Squadron: Battle of Britain does not currently offer any DLC.
303 Squadron: Battle of Britain does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
303 Squadron: Battle of Britain does not support Steam Remote Play.
303 Squadron: Battle of Britain is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Atomic Jelly
Publisher
Atomic Jelly,
Movie Games S.A.
Release
31 Aug 2018
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