Can't break it down, it's a 9 out of 10.
It's so good people run their life around it, get all emotional, and for that it's a 10 as far as software development goes. I still find that aspect of it amazing.
It loses 2 points for being behind the latest graphics curve and HTC admits it lacks various features because of system requirments and download conciderations. And the cockpits of course. But they gain 1 point back for a BBS that is fun in itself, and doesn't have those horrible, insanely annoying squad graphics like Il-2.
Other than that, this is the best game I've played, period. When I get bored and all knowing how HTC should run their company, I now just play other games, do real life stuff, pay my $14.95, and am happy I didn't quit and log in for great fun.