Comanche 4

 PC
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. Computer Gaming World
    70
    The missions are interesting and, let’s face it, every once in a while, it’s a cathartic blast to wade into the middle of swarms of bad guys and teach them the folly of opposing truth, justice, and the American way. [Mar 2002, p.91]
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  2. Adrenaline Vault
    70
    The quality graphics, accessible interface, fun single-player and multiplayer action, and effective sound all combine to make this a very appealing release.
  3. Game Revolution
    67
    By making the game more accessible to general consumers, they also took out some of the much needed depth. What it does, it does fine, but it doesn't do too much.
  5. Game Informer
    65
    The game is, for lack of a better term, tired. [Mar 2002, p.89]
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  6. Yahoo!
    60
    It may fall between two stools. It isn't realistic enough to please the sim crowd but action players may find some of the restrictions placed on them -- only four weapons to choose from, the inability to point the nose where they want and the need to rely on concealment -- too confining.
  7. Computer Games Magazine
    60
    It appeals to a man's primal (well, juvenile, at any rate) need to blow stuff up, that part of the pre-adolescent male psyche that puts fireworks in model airplanes, melts GI Joes, and burns down popsicle stick cabins.

Awards & Rankings

78
#78 Best PC Game of 2001
94
#94 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
6
#6 Most Shared PC Game of 2001

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 30
  3. Negative: 3 out of 30
  1. OttoKill
    Oct 29, 2011
    10
    This game has gotten some undeserved bad reviews. It is one of the last playable Helicopter battle sims, with the exception of Apache AH64This game has gotten some undeserved bad reviews. It is one of the last playable Helicopter battle sims, with the exception of Apache AH64 Assault. I have both of these titles and they are both good and fun to play. Comanche 4 doesn't have a long learning curve like the old Janes flight games and everyone I have gifted it to have only praise for it. It isn't a New Title so the graphics aren't perfect, but if you want a fun game that gets challenging as it progress's then Buy It you won't be disappointed. It also has a fun multiplayer!… Full Review »
  2. Nedkelly
    Apr 18, 2018
    10
    For the 2001 it was the best action-air combat based game in the gaming industry and it was like it for really long. If you never played it,For the 2001 it was the best action-air combat based game in the gaming industry and it was like it for really long. If you never played it, try it yourself.… Full Review »
  3. Aeryx
    Mar 2, 2017
    8
    As a sequel to Comanche 3, it's true eye candy and more action-packed with more cities, buildings and so many enemies engaging you at the sameAs a sequel to Comanche 3, it's true eye candy and more action-packed with more cities, buildings and so many enemies engaging you at the same time (drone swarm mission). But it certainly falls short of being as militarily realistic as Comanche 3 which requires a lot of critical thinking and planning because it is just more difficult. Regardless of its faults, this is a thoroughly enjoyable game with plenty of fun to be had with interesting (though slightly unrealistic) missions and much faster-paced engagements. I still remember all the hype and interviews about the beautiful graphics about this game and an ATI spokesperson saying that the water effects in this game was the most visually advanced in world at the time. Ofcourse it was!… Full Review »
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