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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 24
  2. Negative: 4 out of 24
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  1. Mar 28, 2013
    10
    Heroes of the Pacific
    Story
    The story starts on pearl harbour on the 7th December when you are told to take off immediately to defend the skies above your base and all of the battleships moored on battleship row. From here you will fight your way though the war to get revenge on the enemy while going though historic battles and having dues against the 13th squadron. You also have a
    Heroes of the Pacific
    Story
    The story starts on pearl harbour on the 7th December when you are told to take off immediately to defend the skies above your base and all of the battleships moored on battleship row. From here you will fight your way though the war to get revenge on the enemy while going though historic battles and having dues against the 13th squadron. You also have a variety of planes from fighters to bombers and torpedo planes which are upgradeable and new models from both side of the war as well as British and German planes.
    Suitability
    The game has been recommended for teenagers due to the violence and use of strong language though the game but you can play with other people using the online connection and LAN line.
    Playability
    This is a good game to play because you are able to relive some of the battles from World War 2 from the pilot’s perspective as well as using some of the planes and weapons from the day. The graphics for the planes, ships and explosions are of high quality which also includes the sounds that surround you in the game.
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  2. JasonC.
    Oct 17, 2005
    9
    Great stuff! Haven't played a more fun plane game in a long time! Only missing those co-op missions.. otherwise fantastic.
  3. PeteN.
    Dec 30, 2005
    8
    This is not meant to be a flight simulation on the same par as the MS series of games or IL2, it has more stimulation over simulation ! no hanging about flying to missions or landing, just straight up dog fights and action. But don't go thinking it's easy!
  4. Aug 20, 2018
    10
    This is by far the best arcade flight sim I've ever played. (And I have played plenty of them)

    Here are my ratings for every aspect of the game: - Story: 10/10 - Voice acting: 6/10 - Sound effects: 10/10 - Soundtrack: 10/10 - Graphics: 4/10 (It sill looks decent today, but it was like 8/10 for the period) - Gameplay and mechanics: 10/10 - Controls: 11/10 (THE BEST controls and
    This is by far the best arcade flight sim I've ever played. (And I have played plenty of them)

    Here are my ratings for every aspect of the game:
    - Story: 10/10
    - Voice acting: 6/10
    - Sound effects: 10/10
    - Soundtrack: 10/10
    - Graphics: 4/10 (It sill looks decent today, but it was like 8/10 for the period)
    - Gameplay and mechanics: 10/10
    - Controls: 11/10 (THE BEST controls and THE BEST feeling out of all the arcade flight sims ever made. Simply put - Perfection)

    If you haven't played this game, I recommend you try it! It really is a very well made game.

    *Note: I am heavily biased towards this game, since it was one of my favorite childhood games*
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  5. May 29, 2023
    8
    This one is a good and fun version and not that crap on the PS2, this one besides the beautiful graphics due to the high resolutions still has much better accuracy, I just don't give it 10 because it's still yes it is difficult but much less than the PS2
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 18
  2. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Play Magazine
    85
    I'm not one for flight sims, but Heroes of the Pacific has given me a reason to enjoy the genre. [Sept 2005, p.57]
  2. Some of the bombing runs in the solo campaign can prove quite arduous, but the dazzling pyrotechnics and adrenaline rush of flying your P38 Lightning through anti-aircraft fire make it easy to press the restart button if you fail your objectives.
  3. If intense dogfights and Yankie banter sound appealing then Heroes of the Pacific is for you; sadly the repetitive gameplay is a major deciding for everybody else.