Providing you can get controllers working - this game should perform like it did back in the day. Everything works aside from this issue...
Using an old Sidewinder 2 - I found that the pitch axis (Axis 1) was not detected correctly.
Wont launch on Proton Experimental. Had to switch to Proton 7.0.1
Switched to Proton 7.0.6
I love this game and the original it's based on. Packed full of action, every mission is a challenge. This game is still in early access so there are some bugs. The devs are working hard to fix them and improve on the original game.
Works out of the box ! :)
If you're OK with the current externals being from the past century (they will be replaced) and the archaic controls you should be fine.
Some rare crackling, nothing that concerned or bothered me much.
Didn't like my Ch pro pedals, not detected. Also, as its an older game HOTAS were rare, usually a simpler joystick and a throttle. The binding for pitch and roll also binds it to bombardiers Norden bombsight and how the guns track. Not an issue, just worth noting.
I ran it with Proton Experimental, it should work with stable too. Mangohud just gets in the way. If you can get over its age and that its Early Access you're in for a treat, not many games are as immersive as this one. From the Barracks all the way through the briefing and the target film, this was something lost. You will feel a connection to the crew as they fight through their tour of 25 missions, with you assisting on the way. Luck, or lack of it will play its part too.