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What a disappointment...sort of. This is actually a really good game, it really is. It has a great story and an interesting 'back and forth' between playable characters from the US, Russia and the UK. But the problems are very noticable, as well. First off, the new "realness" (that is, the flight experience on the game compared to 'real world' flying) is perhaps too real. One cannot make sharp turns in the air without stalling out, forcing you to stop everything and get your plane flying again (or you will slam into the ground), for instance. This sequel also has the player doing long, and VERY boring, mid-flight refueling and landing procedures. Perhaps this is more 'real'...but the point of a video game is supposed to be to amplify the 'real' world to the point where it is constantly exhilirating and condensed. Hawx 2 didn't get that memo. The other complaint I have is that the multiple, playable aircraft inventory (and weapons packages for them) that was, argueably, the best thing about the first game, is gone in Hawx 2. In this game, the player is given one kind of aircraft with one set weapons package. This takes away alot of the qualities of the first one that made it so addictive and 'varied'. I'd still recommend Hawx 2 to any fan of flight simulation games...but i'd also suggests that, after the gamer finishes playing it, they play the original Hawx and see what a really, really good flight simulator can be.Read full review
Like: Variety of jets when unlocked. Game presentation (layout & events) keeps things interesting. Dislike: Dogfights are loop-dee-loop affairs of dodging missiles. I got blown away by veteran pilots & computer opponents too easily & often for my taste. I bought this game looking to get into the world of dogfighting aerial combat. I found it... but it's not as exciting as I wanted it to be. I was often dodging heat-seeking missiles for minutes at a time. Veteran gamers of this series always evaded my lock-on so I never shot anyone down. Computer opponents were the same. I'd be having fun still if the sound effects were more wild & loud... instead I got a constant droning engine sound & missiles that were quiet when fired. (?) What happened to the screaming sounds of air combat? BUT, the graphics are good-- cutscenes need work-- so the eye-candy is great :) I recommend this to die-hard aerial combat gamers. No one else.Read full review
Firstly, the thing that drew me into HAWX 2 was the realistic stuff like taking off/landing on carriers and runways. Also refueling in mid-air. The things that became frustrating if you use the "computer assisted" flying to dog fight is kinda tough at the end. When disengaging that it becomes a little hard to fly, but instead of doing a barrel roll you can brake and almost do a 180 degree turn with no repercussions. I did have a fun time with this title and there is a lot of end game stuff like Multiplayer and arcade missions. Although there are really good people on multiplayer so do not expect to be powning newbs.
The game was not bad and considering how old it is it does the job once your actually flying.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Nice game
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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