I started off pretty on the fence about the whole graphics debate, but after seeing some IL2 videos, I think the eye candy adds another whole dimension of immersion and would not mind working towards getting a computer that could handle an Aces High with similar eye candy. I watched a video of someone flying a 109E from France over the Channel and engaging a couple of Spitfires and almost felt like I was there with the waves crashing below and the Cliffs of Dover and the French Countryside. +1 for improved graphics in AH. With such an extensive planeset modeled very accurately and dynamic gameplay, if Aces High got similar graphics, I don't know if I would play another game.