Lock On: Modern Air Combat

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  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Jul 26, 2005
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7.4

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  1. Positive: 383 out of 553
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  3. Negative: 98 out of 553
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  1. BillM.
    Dec 17, 2003
    9
    Outstanding flight simulator. Only let down by lack of missions and dynamic campaign - which could limit its longevity. UBI needs to produce a campaign, or make it open sourced for 3rd party developers.
  2. StaffanJ.
    Dec 17, 2003
    9
    Flightdynamics are very accurate, sense of speed is fabulous, graphics are very nice (but powerhungry). Documentation is lacking to say the least, and a patch is required for some issues, I give it 9/10
  3. Witness
    Dec 17, 2003
    9
    Superb game!
  4. HaraldSeisenbacher
    Dec 17, 2003
    9
    This is a very serious attempt at a simulation of flying jets of the late 20th centrury era.

    The flight models are impressive, the eye candy is unsurpassed and the full mission planner potentially gives you a tool to fly whatever mission you might dream up. Of course there are som bugs to be squashed still - but show me one pice of software without the need for at least one patch    This is a very serious attempt at a simulation of flying jets of the late 20th centrury era.

    The flight models are impressive, the eye candy is unsurpassed and the full mission planner potentially gives you a tool to fly whatever mission you might dream up.

    Of course there are som bugs to be squashed still - but show me one pice of software without the need for at least one patch nowadays.

    As for the needed sys-specs: I always wonder about people who turn everything up to "maximum" on their outdated systems.
    Either turn the options down if you have an old machine (that is the reason for having options in the first place), or go buy yourself a new one. It´s that easy. This simulation will still be interesting from with tomorrows machines - I for my part, I´m apreciating this.

    Harald, a.k.a. Odin914    … Expand
  5. Brooks
    Dec 17, 2003
    9
    great game, I run windows xp pro and love this game. My only reason for not a 10 was it didn't come with a key card and I had to contact the vendor to get one.. Which they sent me.
  6. SørenK.
    Dec 17, 2003
    9
    It's a beaty. Playable, highstrung, and will deliver great immersive experiences for years to come. The only thing that prevents me from giving this a 10 is the HUGE amount of bugs in the initial release. But hopefully a series of patches will adress these
  7. SkylaneRGMig-29S_RG
    Dec 17, 2003
    9
    In an decade when fighter simulation is overpopulated with NATO aircraft, I find refreshing to shoot back at those aircraft who always seemed to have the upper hand. Eagle Dynamics has by far gone beyond my expectations as they did with their first product Su-27. There is certainly a lesson learned flying a rough, rugged, unsophisticated aircraft devoid of all the bells and whistles that In an decade when fighter simulation is overpopulated with NATO aircraft, I find refreshing to shoot back at those aircraft who always seemed to have the upper hand. Eagle Dynamics has by far gone beyond my expectations as they did with their first product Su-27. There is certainly a lesson learned flying a rough, rugged, unsophisticated aircraft devoid of all the bells and whistles that can hang in any dogfight and even come out on top. From helmet mounted sights to 0/0 ejection seats, I am most pleased with the modeling and capability these formidable aircraft present. LOMAC is the definitive Soviet block sim to last and has certainly succeeded Flanker 2.5. It may contain its' share of bugs and what have you but it is still a top notch simulation anyone getting their hand around won't want to give up quickly.… Expand
  8. MarkW.
    Dec 18, 2003
    9
    Yes it has some issues - but I think that most of those are related to underpowered systems (mine included) and the fact that the game is attempting to set new standards. Give the game a chance as it is going to be phenomenal. You get the best sense of low level combat that I have seen anywhere before. The visuals will be stunning on high end machines and the 3D virtual cockpit allows it Yes it has some issues - but I think that most of those are related to underpowered systems (mine included) and the fact that the game is attempting to set new standards. Give the game a chance as it is going to be phenomenal. You get the best sense of low level combat that I have seen anywhere before. The visuals will be stunning on high end machines and the 3D virtual cockpit allows it to stand out on its own. Recommend you having it in your collection before it becomes a cult title like some of the other modern combat sims.… Expand
  9. JeremyL.
    Dec 18, 2003
    9
    This game is one of the best flight sims I have ever played. I have no desire to play any other since I got LOMAC. At first there was some complications getting the game running. But with all the great help from the community on the lo-mac forum it has been nothing but pure pleasure for me. I do not have todays top of the line system and the game runs great. It will even run better after This game is one of the best flight sims I have ever played. I have no desire to play any other since I got LOMAC. At first there was some complications getting the game running. But with all the great help from the community on the lo-mac forum it has been nothing but pure pleasure for me. I do not have todays top of the line system and the game runs great. It will even run better after the patch. I would recommend this game to anybody that enjoys flight sims. Jeremy… Expand
  10. DaveK.
    Dec 18, 2003
    9
    Despite a few teething troubles this is the best modern era flight sim I've ever owned, fantastic value for money !
  11. DrewP.
    Dec 18, 2003
    9
    Best Combat flight sim for modern aircraft I have ever seen. It has some bugs but the support from the devs is very good and I have no doubt that the problems will be fixed.
  12. AlexS.
    Dec 18, 2003
    9
    Heard that many people have probs with the game. I´d give 10 points if FPS were better. This is the very best jet sim ever came out!
  13. Haggis
    Dec 18, 2003
    9
    This sim is a patch away from being stunning! I'm having a great time creating my own missions with the user friendly mission editor. Lomac has a steep learning curve but very rewarding once a little time has been invested. I would recommend anybody whos interested in this genre to buy the game. I have a feeling this game will be kept alive by 3rd party modders for years to come :)
  14. JohnWilstW.one
    Dec 23, 2003
    9
    Excellent sim! Amazing that some people are giving this game a low rating. They must have a different game than me as I am having a BLAST!!! Great graphics, cool jets, and lots of vehicles and ships. This is a really good sim product.
  15. TfixT.
    Jan 4, 2004
    9
    Only some bugs and the heavy hardware you need is down 1 point. Bud for the rest it is Horny game. But most lightly build for multiplayer, you can fly single but it is not much. And the edit mode is cool.
  16. MarkK.
    Feb 22, 2004
    9
    Lock On is one of those rare products that has the fine detail and intense fidelity that you rarely find in software games these days. I am blown away at just how great the modeling is in this product. I also love the Mission Editor. I am able to create missions that I can fly in or I can just have an AI battle that I can watch. It is better than reading a Tom Clancy novel. It is so cool Lock On is one of those rare products that has the fine detail and intense fidelity that you rarely find in software games these days. I am blown away at just how great the modeling is in this product. I also love the Mission Editor. I am able to create missions that I can fly in or I can just have an AI battle that I can watch. It is better than reading a Tom Clancy novel. It is so cool to make videos and then edit them into movies. I make videos and share them on the Internet with my friends. I love Lock On and I think it is the best game I have purchased in the past year. … Expand
  17. GeorgeM.
    Feb 9, 2004
    9
    GREAT GAME! I like the detail and the cool graphics. Better than thos arcade games on playstation. This one makes me feel like I am a real pilot.
  18. Rooivalk
    Mar 6, 2004
    9
    The only other game I have been waiting for with the same degree of anticipation was "Operation Flashpoint" (incidentally also UbiSoft), and as before, I was not disappointed. I have played the un-patched game for a while now (to go through the tuts) and I installed the patch minutes ago. As yet I haven't played the patched version at all, and still I am so impressed by the sheer The only other game I have been waiting for with the same degree of anticipation was "Operation Flashpoint" (incidentally also UbiSoft), and as before, I was not disappointed. I have played the un-patched game for a while now (to go through the tuts) and I installed the patch minutes ago. As yet I haven't played the patched version at all, and still I am so impressed by the sheer detail and quality that I give it an unhesitant "9". Hard-core flight simmers, this one is a must! … Expand
  19. BrianY.
    Nov 21, 2003
    9
    Great flight sim, upholds the high standard of IL2, and Flanker. Steep learning curve, and poor manual are the only pitfalls to this masterpiece.
  20. Bohunk
    Dec 14, 2003
    9
    An outstanding air combat simulation that is not for the individual that wants an arcade experience. This is a very detailed and capable product, yet it is accessable for a novice user. The only reason I did not give it a 10 is for the poor job the publisher, Ubi Soft did in testing the final version and for not including the key command card in the first batch to hit the shelves. This is An outstanding air combat simulation that is not for the individual that wants an arcade experience. This is a very detailed and capable product, yet it is accessable for a novice user. The only reason I did not give it a 10 is for the poor job the publisher, Ubi Soft did in testing the final version and for not including the key command card in the first batch to hit the shelves. This is the best air combat sim I have ever played. A patch is reported to be pending release which will solve most of the problems, including the Win98 buts. Make no mistake, this is a demanding product hardware wise, but it is stunning how detailed and how beautiful the graphics are in this game. Don't listen to the crybabies, if you are interested in the subject of modern air combat then this is the one for you. Give it a decent chance. … Expand
  21. Cory
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    If you enjoy jet simulations, this is a must. The graphics are far above anything else I've seen. All of the aircraft are modeled very accurately, graphically and in the flight model. The sound is very immersive. The AI will give you a good fight even on average setting. The difficulty is easy to tweak for begginers and hardcore flightsim enthusiasts, such as myself. You will have to If you enjoy jet simulations, this is a must. The graphics are far above anything else I've seen. All of the aircraft are modeled very accurately, graphically and in the flight model. The sound is very immersive. The AI will give you a good fight even on average setting. The difficulty is easy to tweak for begginers and hardcore flightsim enthusiasts, such as myself. You will have to spend a fair amount of time learning how to play the game to become succefull in the missions especially on full realism. This game does require a well built gaming rig, because the game was designed to take full advantage of current high end devices and next generation devices. But, with a little tweaking to the graphics, you can still run this game very well on a standard gaming rig like mine. Even on the lowest graphic setting, the game looks great. There are still some bugs that need to be addressed, but no game stoppers. Win98 users may have some difficulty, but the developers have already stated that this is fixed in the next patch. The game has not once crashed to desktop on my Win2000 machine. The developers are very dedicated to this game and have spent a lot of effort staying in touch with the community before and after the launch and will continue to do so. The community is very dedicated and have been able to answer all of my questions on the official forums very quickly.… Expand
  22. Christian
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    great gameplay, although many bugs... great graphics indeed. Will be great after the patches. Sehm
  23. MarcusR.
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    Yes there are some bugs in the initial release, BUT it's still awesome in it's current state and as the bugs slowly get ironed out, this sim can only improve. I run it on a 2Ghz P4, 1GB Ram and 64mb GF440 MX. and love it!!
  24. Tuff
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    If it would have shipped with a dynamic campaign it would have been a perfect 10. But no worries, I think the Mission editor will keep me busy for a long time, This sim is just rocks, Eagle Dynamics did a great job to bring us the new benchmark in combat sims.
  25. [617th]Joker
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    Excellent game, like most sims, it requires constant tweaking, which for me is a part of the game, and I don't mind it at all. This is going to be an interesting game for many years to come, with an active community, so I can only rate it high!
  26. Summoner
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    This is a major game. The complexity and immerion are just outstanding. This makes you actually FEEL in a cockpit flying faster than the sound. The graphics are incredible. Simultaneously the greatest strength and greatest weakness of the game. no modern computer can run the game maxed out. I play it at 1024*768*32, with medium/high settings, and find that specially over sea it is This is a major game. The complexity and immerion are just outstanding. This makes you actually FEEL in a cockpit flying faster than the sound. The graphics are incredible. Simultaneously the greatest strength and greatest weakness of the game. no modern computer can run the game maxed out. I play it at 1024*768*32, with medium/high settings, and find that specially over sea it is playable. Yet I don't have any hopes to activate Anti Aliasing, as that just kills it. Over sea I get 25 fps, increasing with altitude. Over land it drops to 20. Over cities it can drop to 18 if they are HEAVY. My system: AMD 1700+ @ 1800 mhz, 768 mb DDR PC 2700, Radeon 9500 PRO OC. I am still intent to read the manuals before playing the various missions and go online afterwards, yet I've seen the videos foudn ingame. The second about an air intercept mission with Mig 29's in a dark rainy and cloudy day gives me 15-11 fps. The volumetric clouds are without doubt the greatest problemmakers of the game. Having AA on in this occasion resulted in immediate drop to 2 fps. Heatblur was supposed to be a big issue, yet it has no impact on my porformance, not even when turning AA on, which I do when I fly on less craving missions. The gameplay is so far superb. The handling of the various aircrafts is well distinct, and finding your way through all the analogue gaugues is challenging enough. You have the ability to change the angle at which you look at the cockpit itself, so to see it more or less zoomed in. distant surely looks good, but makes reading the altimeters and various speed indicators impossible. However, when in need of checking the HUD, or using it for gunning, you can zoom directly in to it, helping much on things. Overall a sim to get. Even if you have the gfx settings at medium, it looks impressive, so don't let that discourage you ;). The comunity is very gentle and competent, the producers interact with it, and if you have questions or issues, you WILL be heard. How many other games can we say the same of? ;)… Expand
  27. CellarDweller
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    People who obviously can't run the game and have terrible system specs should not even rate the game!!! This is by far the nicest and best flight sim recently released. Yes it has bugs and that is the ONLY reason it did not get a 10 from me... Once the patch comes out it may be a 10... I agree game was released premature but graphically and physically this is one sweet sim... All the People who obviously can't run the game and have terrible system specs should not even rate the game!!! This is by far the nicest and best flight sim recently released. Yes it has bugs and that is the ONLY reason it did not get a 10 from me... Once the patch comes out it may be a 10... I agree game was released premature but graphically and physically this is one sweet sim... All the crying is from folks that have outdated or obsolete OS's and system specs that probably couldn't run PAC MAN in it's true form... Tired of all the whining... … Expand
  28. MeMyself
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    Just a great game. Some people have bugs but with a good config you should be fine. The graphics and flight models are outstanding and the many planes flyable allows great diversity.
  29. StrikewolfWolf
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    On the whole even on my low spec pc (if I dont mind the loading wait) it runs pretty well ...better than I was expecting but obviuosly I have to turn down some Eye candy. Yes there are a few little niggles here and there but overall for such a complicated piece of software it runs fairly well. I,m sure this game will improve over time as various patches come out and Fans produce more and On the whole even on my low spec pc (if I dont mind the loading wait) it runs pretty well ...better than I was expecting but obviuosly I have to turn down some Eye candy. Yes there are a few little niggles here and there but overall for such a complicated piece of software it runs fairly well. I,m sure this game will improve over time as various patches come out and Fans produce more and more addons etc. I cant stop playing this ..so if you dont mind the odd hiccup then I,d say go and buy it .... Wolf;) … Expand
  30. RobC.
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    If you have spent a few years hanging around the Combat Flight Sim Scene, you know that (apart from a product I won't mention) we have been "playing" older, much tweaked, modded, skinned, theatered (spelling?), hacked, edited, and .. and ... Sims for years. Lock On is a breath of fresh air, sure there are a few problems but this a huge piece of code - and the issues are being If you have spent a few years hanging around the Combat Flight Sim Scene, you know that (apart from a product I won't mention) we have been "playing" older, much tweaked, modded, skinned, theatered (spelling?), hacked, edited, and .. and ... Sims for years. Lock On is a breath of fresh air, sure there are a few problems but this a huge piece of code - and the issues are being addressed. Only gripe I had initially (and I think it was an oversight) was the decision to place a "print shop ready PDF" manual on disk instead of the more usual "e-book" style one. Also been fixed. Plenty community activity. Just make sure you do your homework on the rig you need. I am working on a P4 Laptop and am happy. New rig coming, it was time to upgrade anyway. Don't expect to run this on your mothers Win95 PC that you started with Doom 1 on! Keep up the good work Eagle, UBI. I love Lock On ...… Expand
  31. RaymondS.
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    Will be a "10" when the patch(s) are ultimately available. The most immersive flight sim I've ever flown! The development team should be very proud of this effort..
  32. DanC.
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    Outstanding Sim! There are so many positives about this that I could easily fill a page with praise! There are a few bugs in the sim (what new release is ever bug free?) but it's the bugs that aren't there that shows just how great a job was done by Eagle Dynamics! Several flyable aircraft with sliding realisim and minute attention to detail.. and it all works! This Sim shoul Outstanding Sim! There are so many positives about this that I could easily fill a page with praise! There are a few bugs in the sim (what new release is ever bug free?) but it's the bugs that aren't there that shows just how great a job was done by Eagle Dynamics! Several flyable aircraft with sliding realisim and minute attention to detail.. and it all works! This Sim shoul dappeal to many.. Flight Sim enthusiasts can take to the skies and fly around the beautiful landscapes and do some sightseeing around the varius historic landmarks and structures of the region. Military enthusiasts can strap on some of the best combat aircraft and get some metal on target. You can even create missions where the AI battle each other using naval, air and land assets. Sit back and watch the battle unfold! A great sim which will continue to improve grow as new flyable aircraft are added in the future.… Expand
  33. MattH.
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    Brilliant, quite buggy for others but is working fine for me. Finally a modern air combat sim!
  34. CHirner
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    This is an ambitious survey sim with an eye to detail. It's a little rough in its current form, but a patch or two from the responsive developers will iron that out in no time. Fabulous gameplay and graphics (though a top machine is required), as well as first class mission builder and multi-player elements are worth your money. It's also playable by a wide range of sim pilots - This is an ambitious survey sim with an eye to detail. It's a little rough in its current form, but a patch or two from the responsive developers will iron that out in no time. Fabulous gameplay and graphics (though a top machine is required), as well as first class mission builder and multi-player elements are worth your money. It's also playable by a wide range of sim pilots - beginners to experts. Remember - every sim has its share of bugs! Buy this one - you won't regret it.… Expand
  35. WouterW.
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    The game has some bugs, difficulties and needs tweaking, both on the user-end and by the devs. this is normal for a flightsim and it is not excessive imo. That said, once it runs, it is a dream come true for every flight simmer. The graphics are absolutely top notch, as is the 'feeling of flight' Weather effects, the detailed objects, the sound effects, everything in it The game has some bugs, difficulties and needs tweaking, both on the user-end and by the devs. this is normal for a flightsim and it is not excessive imo. That said, once it runs, it is a dream come true for every flight simmer. The graphics are absolutely top notch, as is the 'feeling of flight' Weather effects, the detailed objects, the sound effects, everything in it conspires to really put you there as you fight in one of the six lovingly crafted planes. Returning to the point of the bugs and neccesary tweakage, this sim has a very active community, working closely with the developers to make it even better, and helping new players out in mastering this very complex piece of software … Expand
  36. WilliamW.
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    The best graphics in a flight sim yet (you do need a high spec system). Do yourself a favour and get a mike and Shoot software to rattle of voice commands to your wingmen. Forthcoming patches will no doubt improve this sim and let me use my TrackIR effectively. Don't worry about the lack of a comprehensive manual, there are already lots of brilliant articles coming on stream. This The best graphics in a flight sim yet (you do need a high spec system). Do yourself a favour and get a mike and Shoot software to rattle of voice commands to your wingmen. Forthcoming patches will no doubt improve this sim and let me use my TrackIR effectively. Don't worry about the lack of a comprehensive manual, there are already lots of brilliant articles coming on stream. This sim is an absolute must-have, congratulaions and thanks to the ED team and all concerned for giving hours and hours of fun & pleasure… Expand
  37. VarunA.
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    This is truly the state of art combat flight simulation. There may be initial problems in getting the game to be playable. But once finely tuned I feel NO OTHER SIM COMES CLOSE!!! It really feels that we are in the virtual world. I agree there are bugs and Eagle dynamics are going to solve most if not all of them in patches. I suggest everyone that this is a MUST HAVE game for any flight This is truly the state of art combat flight simulation. There may be initial problems in getting the game to be playable. But once finely tuned I feel NO OTHER SIM COMES CLOSE!!! It really feels that we are in the virtual world. I agree there are bugs and Eagle dynamics are going to solve most if not all of them in patches. I suggest everyone that this is a MUST HAVE game for any flight sim fanatic.… Expand
  38. RichyR.
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    The IL-2 of modern air combat!!!
  39. ChuckP.
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    The learning curve is a bit steep for a newbie with zero aviation experience. I think that there are a few things that need fixed but overall the sim is very playable. I dont have huge framerate issues unless I add a ton of things to a mission. Overall I think it's excellant. Definitly has huge potential for the future.
  40. ThomasW.
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    Awesome game! Needs to be patched though.
  41. ChrisW.
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    fantastic sim, it can only get better :)
  42. Adam"Moharo"H.
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    The only thing that prevents me giving this game a perfect 10 are the radar bugs and padlock issues that I suffer from. These are both said to be addressed in the upcoming patch. I enjoy the induvidual challenges offered by each of the planes and the wide variety of mission types offfered by the one game. The graphics engine, whilst terribly system hungry provides beautiful landscapes, The only thing that prevents me giving this game a perfect 10 are the radar bugs and padlock issues that I suffer from. These are both said to be addressed in the upcoming patch. I enjoy the induvidual challenges offered by each of the planes and the wide variety of mission types offfered by the one game. The graphics engine, whilst terribly system hungry provides beautiful landscapes, graceful highly detailed aircraft and fantastic battles; whilst the AI provide a challenge that can be tailored from mildy challenging to downright deadly. I have no issues with recommending this game.… Expand
  43. Wolfgang
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    Lock-On is a serious flight simulator which requires a fairly modern system to successfully run. I experienced a few hurdles on initial install including turning off virtual CD and updating video drivers. After that it is pure joy. The new release version omitted including a key card. A simple request to UbiSoft corrected that omission with a keycard quickly sent via mail. Solid support Lock-On is a serious flight simulator which requires a fairly modern system to successfully run. I experienced a few hurdles on initial install including turning off virtual CD and updating video drivers. After that it is pure joy. The new release version omitted including a key card. A simple request to UbiSoft corrected that omission with a keycard quickly sent via mail. Solid support is offered in forums found on the Lock-On web site. A patch is forthcoming testifying to the committment of this simulator's success. Overall this simulator is a well balenced blend of flight simulation that will provide many hours of enjoyment for years to come. Immature hot-shot know-it-alls should steer away from this flight sim.… Expand
  44. Skinns
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    A stunning achievement by ED- the sensation of flight is the best ever simple as that. As a pure simulator there is no comparison as far as I am concerned. Throw into that an extremely ambitious model of a modern combat environment and you begin the understand what ED has created here. There are obviously bugs in a product of this complexity but they are not showstoppers at all. I have A stunning achievement by ED- the sensation of flight is the best ever simple as that. As a pure simulator there is no comparison as far as I am concerned. Throw into that an extremely ambitious model of a modern combat environment and you begin the understand what ED has created here. There are obviously bugs in a product of this complexity but they are not showstoppers at all. I have flown LOMAC extensively for over three weeks and I have found it as stable as IL2 was when it first appeared- many of the reported problems appear to me more the result of users configuration conflicts than genuine bugs. My advice is to install LOMAC on a freshly formatted part ion and only LOMAC, it worked for me. You will be amazed by the level of detail and care that has gone into this SIM and given the background of ED they will support the tuning of this product through patches into the future. I only hope they have enough support to add further to a quite superb piece of software. This product deserves to be studied the more time you put in the greater will be your reward. Although I?ve flown it extensively for the last three weeks I have not even scratched the surface such is the depth of the product. I can not recommend it enough to either the seasoned flight sim fan or a new comer. You will not find a better bang for your buck A real jewel that I hope is the beginning of a long line of addons. … Expand
  45. Joe
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    I would say overall that it is a very good simulation. Various minor bugs w/ a major hit for win98 issues. (Not bad though considering Microsoft has now issued a cease and desist (support wise) order for win98 and earlier operating systems as of January, I believe.) Runs very well on my system. ATI 8500 AMD XP1700 w/ 512 meg of ram. I'll give them a patch or two just like FB I would say overall that it is a very good simulation. Various minor bugs w/ a major hit for win98 issues. (Not bad though considering Microsoft has now issued a cease and desist (support wise) order for win98 and earlier operating systems as of January, I believe.) Runs very well on my system. ATI 8500 AMD XP1700 w/ 512 meg of ram. I'll give them a patch or two just like FB (Wonderful sim in its own right)… Expand
  46. RicardoM.
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    Good game, born classic. Need some fixes after the 1.0 version.
  47. Powder
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    The only downfall for this game are the often intimidated newcomers or those using dated software/hardware.
  48. MikeC.
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    I can't believe all the winers reviewing this game. If you are using ME or 98, chances are your not going to have a descent system in the first place. If you want a fantastic sim that is first rate AND you have a descent PC (ferferably one with out a crapy OS then this game is for you. Most of the people who have given this game low marks are people that haven't been able to I can't believe all the winers reviewing this game. If you are using ME or 98, chances are your not going to have a descent system in the first place. If you want a fantastic sim that is first rate AND you have a descent PC (ferferably one with out a crapy OS then this game is for you. Most of the people who have given this game low marks are people that haven't been able to play the game so you can't take there word for it. I say buy it. It won't let you down. Mike… Expand
  49. Aceman
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    Game has great potiential. Remember falcon 4 how terrible it was at release look at it now. Enough Said!
  50. MattD.
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    Stunning, no other word for it - the best flight and combat simulation yet. The attention to, and breadth of, detail is astounding. Somehow they have manged to make you feel part of a war, it is a difficult feeling to describe but it is truly a sublime experience watching the world around you unfold as you play your part. There is also a fantastic multiplayer capability, that 'feels Stunning, no other word for it - the best flight and combat simulation yet. The attention to, and breadth of, detail is astounding. Somehow they have manged to make you feel part of a war, it is a difficult feeling to describe but it is truly a sublime experience watching the world around you unfold as you play your part. There is also a fantastic multiplayer capability, that 'feels like' the single-player game - Lock On will grab your attention and not let go whether you want single or multiplayer action. To see it at it's best, you will need a top-end machine, but the game is scalable in terms of what graphics settings it will run on and you should be able to find a happy balance between beauty and performance. I should add that the game is also scalable in terms of difficulty, so it will appeal to novices and experienced simmers alike. Some reviewers have given this game an unjustly hard time. There are a couple of _minor_ bugs (don't all games have them?) but they'll be fixed. It is truly a gem and the most impressive game I've seen for years, right up there with Doom 3 and Halflife 2. Additionally, it will only get better and better - just like IL-2 and IL-2 Forgotten Battles have. The community is also a great resource for new missions and aircraft 'skins', not to mention being very supportive. There is even an additional, leather-bound, manual available at extra cost. It's well worth getting as it has a wealth of extra information in it. Ultimately, if you want to be able to fly a great range of aircraft, feel a fantastic level of realism, have great multiplayer and single player games and marvel at jaw-dropping visuals - there is simply no other choice. Lock On is THE BEST flight and combat sim around. Go and buy it now, you won't be dissappointed. Matt.… Expand
  51. Chimp=UKLF=
    Dec 17, 2003
    9
    Truly mind-blowing - IF you've got the system to run it on - and IF it feels like running properly. I feel like a manic depressive playing this game, I either leave my PC wanting to tear my hair out or in a games playing euphoria like I haven't felt in for years....... I so want to give this game a 10, but its just not possible yet. You simply must buy this game but if it Truly mind-blowing - IF you've got the system to run it on - and IF it feels like running properly. I feel like a manic depressive playing this game, I either leave my PC wanting to tear my hair out or in a games playing euphoria like I haven't felt in for years....... I so want to give this game a 10, but its just not possible yet. You simply must buy this game but if it doesn't work don't blame me....… Expand
  52. STMYST1100
    Dec 17, 2003
    9
    Best Flight sim out there. Some minor bugs, but no show stoppers.
  53. DavidC.
    Dec 17, 2003
    9
    Awesome fricken game!! Very great graphics and FM's for all planes. Terrian is outstanding. This is the best sim of its genre out there right now and probably will be for some time. I am running it with Windows 2000 with a P4 2.4GHz, 512ram, Geforce4 and I have absolutely no problems. I have everything turned up in game options and it runs smooth as buttermilk for me!
  54. FULCRUMwhateva
    Dec 17, 2003
    9
    The most complete, immersive, beautiful, fun, complex, modern combat sim ever made. OUTSTANDING!
  55. JuergenD.
    Dec 17, 2003
    9
    This simulator will be the reference for some years to come. Flightphysics and graphics are at totally new level.
  56. KentB.
    Dec 17, 2003
    9
    One word....AWSOME!
  57. KarlSchmidt
    Dec 17, 2003
    9
    THE NEW SIM-STANDARD! Fantastic graphics, real war- simulation, superb flight-feeling, powerfull editor, genius atmosphere. But be aware of the hardware requirements.
  58. JuanL.
    Dec 17, 2003
    9
    Awesome.
  59. CliffT.
    Dec 17, 2003
    9
    Amazing experience of flight, and it has all the bells, whistles and toys. An outstanding simulator. Yes, it has bugs which prevents it getting a 10, but it still can't be beat. And it runs on a wide variety of hardware as long as you dont extract the urine over how much detail you expect.
  60. ChrisJ.
    Dec 17, 2003
    9
    Great game for fans of military flight simulators. It models the complex systems of 8 aircraft but simplifies the controls enough that you aren't forced into a Falcon4 like click fest. Amazing graphics, don't listen to the FPS detractors. Play the game on medium settings, it still looks great and runs fine. This isn't Quake3 don't expect 300 FPS. My only complaint is Great game for fans of military flight simulators. It models the complex systems of 8 aircraft but simplifies the controls enough that you aren't forced into a Falcon4 like click fest. Amazing graphics, don't listen to the FPS detractors. Play the game on medium settings, it still looks great and runs fine. This isn't Quake3 don't expect 300 FPS. My only complaint is the skimpy documentation. I miss the big manuals of the past but I understand cost constraints. However, the PDF manual is still pretty bad. Still a highly recommended game, you wont think of anything else for months.… Expand
  61. AnonymousMC
    Dec 17, 2003
    9
    This game is a bundle of joy to play and a truly amazing simulator both graphically and technically. What you get is a very detailed simulator of not one but 8 different aircraft from both NATO and ex-USSR forces, with a very high level of realism combined with a high entertainment value.
    Graphics: 10
    Even at medium settings, this game easily matches the image quality and detail    This game is a bundle of joy to play and a truly amazing simulator both graphically and technically. What you get is a very detailed simulator of not one but 8 different aircraft from both NATO and ex-USSR forces, with a very high level of realism combined with a high entertainment value.
    Graphics: 10

    Even at medium settings, this game easily matches the image quality and detail level of IL2:FB, the current benchmark for flight simulator graphics. Set to max this game looks nothing less than amazing, but with a definite performance impact. Like the Janes series from EA, this game was written with an intention of a LONG lifecycle and so the graphics engine was written to use the added performace of current and upcoming high-end products as well as what is common in the market today. Unless you own a radeon 9800PRO or GeForce 5900FX, setting detail to max is madness and completely wasted as your hardware was not designed to handle this amount of load. As I said the game equals or surpasses IL2:FB even on medium settings so do not let the previous sentence in any way deter you from buying this game if you do not own todays state of the art graphics processor - my own config is decidedly midrange by todays standards and I am getting 30 fps average dropping to ~15 only for short times and when things get very crowded.
    That being said, it the game could have been even more future-proof had Eagle Dynamics implemented DirectX 9.0 shader support as well - this would have added even more eye-candy in the future when those products become more prevalent.
    Sound: 8

    Very high quality sound, and to a non-pilot like myself everything sounds pretty much right. You may prefer to turn up the cocpit volume a bit, to make it easier to hear your engines, gear and flap noises etc - the soundlevel you get at default setting is realistic (a fighter pilot is cocooned inside a bulletproof class canopy with a helmet and headset) but personally I feel that the exaggerated noiselevel improves the feeling of immersion.

    A minor detractor is the rather sparse ambient voice comms from other aircraft - compared to Jane's FA 18, this is a bit lacking, and I do feel that those wannabe fighter jocks out there would have appreciated a more 'realistic' amount of voice comms in what is after all a combat environment, but I guess the developers chose to 'declutter' the voice comms and focus on the information relevant to the game player. Fair enough and a minor point.

    Gameplay: 10

    This is a tall order but I really mean it: this game is so much fun to play and has such an amazing replay value that it deserves the top rating for gameplay.
    Buyer please note: Most of the bad ratings given on this website have one thing in common: people having problems with their local OS installation and jumping to the conclusion that the game does not work at all on either Windows ME, XP, 98 etc. While there are issues that need resolving, these problems are NOT indicative of the general quality of the product. I personally run the game on WinXP on an AMD XP2400+ and GeForce 4 4600Ti with 1024MB ram, and it hasn't even crashed on me once.     … Expand
  62. ErinM.
    Dec 18, 2003
    9
    Were it not for a few bugs it would be a 10 for sure. Definitely has the potential for a "15" after patching.
  63. CharlieW.
    Dec 18, 2003
    9
    Best jet sim available.
  64. MathieuC.
    Dec 18, 2003
    9
    Awesome graphics, impressive flight model, great job on avionics.
  65. Loke
    Dec 19, 2003
    9
    This really is the sim we (flight simmers around the world) have been waiting for. Graphics are amazing, flight models very good, and it features the most beautiful plane in the world: the Su-27. One point off for the lack of dynamic campaign. However, it is said that one is being developed by a third party.
  66. BruceL.
    Dec 19, 2003
    9
    Some people just don't get it. That's exactly why complex flight sims don't appeal to everyone. If you're not willing to make the investment don't bother purchasing the product. LOMAC delivers what it set out to do. It has the normal growing pains like all complex combat flight sims have at first. I say give it some time to mature and the sim will really shine. Some people just don't get it. That's exactly why complex flight sims don't appeal to everyone. If you're not willing to make the investment don't bother purchasing the product. LOMAC delivers what it set out to do. It has the normal growing pains like all complex combat flight sims have at first. I say give it some time to mature and the sim will really shine. It's too bad most posts are from guys who play FPS games.… Expand
  67. Steve
    Dec 19, 2003
    9
    Great sim, no real PC technical issues what so ever. But then again i havent overclocked and modded my pc beyone its usability so I shouldnt expect any either. Needs a few bug fixes, but according to reports from the Developers these are corrected in the next patch. Good feedback from the developers and crew available on their forums. This gives me a warm fuzzy as it reminds me of the IL2 Great sim, no real PC technical issues what so ever. But then again i havent overclocked and modded my pc beyone its usability so I shouldnt expect any either. Needs a few bug fixes, but according to reports from the Developers these are corrected in the next patch. Good feedback from the developers and crew available on their forums. This gives me a warm fuzzy as it reminds me of the IL2 developers involvement in making sure they have a solid and progressive software package for their customers. Cant understand some of the low ratings but given some of the descriptions it sounds like the typical whiners just doing their jobs. Good game, definately enthralling for the hard core sim fans.… Expand
  68. MikeG.
    Dec 2, 2003
    9
    Why would you rate this game if it didn't work for you? Everyone should have Win XP these days anyway. The developers worked long and hard to bring this game to the sim community, and you go and bash it because you're running an ancient system. So please if you havn't played the game, DON"T REVIEW IT!!! Anyway, i love this sim, sure it has it's fare share of bugs and Why would you rate this game if it didn't work for you? Everyone should have Win XP these days anyway. The developers worked long and hard to bring this game to the sim community, and you go and bash it because you're running an ancient system. So please if you havn't played the game, DON"T REVIEW IT!!! Anyway, i love this sim, sure it has it's fare share of bugs and it does require a monster system to have all the graphics turned up but every plane has it's own FMs and radar which are very complex. The graphics are incredible and are probably the best i've ever seen, when on a good system that is. So if you like Hardcore Sims, and you have a good system pick this game up it's a treat. … Expand
  69. JohnB.
    Jan 14, 2004
    9
    The V1.01 patch is out at www.lo-mac.com. It makes a HUGE difference. Before the patch I would have given this game a 5, but after the patch is really ROCKS! I love it. I get great performance and my multiplayer problems with my Nforce chipset are no longer causing problems. It is a blast to play this multiplayer. The game is going to be a classic. Those that still complain after theThe V1.01 patch is out at www.lo-mac.com. It makes a HUGE difference. Before the patch I would have given this game a 5, but after the patch is really ROCKS! I love it. I get great performance and my multiplayer problems with my Nforce chipset are no longer causing problems. It is a blast to play this multiplayer. The game is going to be a classic. Those that still complain after the patch most likely have low end equipment. Don't make the mistake of passing this one up. Buy it , get the patch, and have fun flying jets!!!! JB… Expand
  70. RevaB.
    Jan 16, 2004
    9
    Since I got the new patch from the Lock On website (www.lo-mac.com) this game has been great! It is one of the most graphically stunning games I have ever used. Flying online is a blast, but use Hyperlobby instead of Ubi.com for joining games. I'll be playing Lock On for years. Nice job Ubi Soft.
  71. ErikS.
    Feb 13, 2004
    9
    I just can't understand why some people are being such crybabies about this game. I have had it for two weeks and I love it. My system is decent, I have a P4 2.4 GHz with a Radeon 9800 card and 1 Gig of RAM. I get outstanding performance with high to medium settings. I followed the advice laid out in the Read Me file that came with the game and I went to the forums on www.lo-mac.com I just can't understand why some people are being such crybabies about this game. I have had it for two weeks and I love it. My system is decent, I have a P4 2.4 GHz with a Radeon 9800 card and 1 Gig of RAM. I get outstanding performance with high to medium settings. I followed the advice laid out in the Read Me file that came with the game and I went to the forums on www.lo-mac.com where lots of people provided very helpful tips to make my performance go way up. I suspect that the whiners you see here claiming that the game is bad and poorly developed have no clue how to configure their computers to get something as complex as Lock On to run. Fine, they can all go back to PlayStation land or XBox city to go bang-bang-shoot 'em up while those of us with a degree of intelligence will be enjoying this fine simulation. Having played flight sims for years, I realize that they are not typical plug and play games and that you have to make adjustments. It is unfortunate that there are so many crying children exist in this hobby. Even if these individuals could figure out how to run the game, they wouldn't last long in the digital combat environment. The rest of us are laughing at them.… Expand
  72. Bard
    Apr 13, 2004
    9
    This is the best flight sim I have ever played. I used to be a Falcon 4.0 fan but this is now my favorite flight sim. I just want to thank the fine people at Eagle Dyanamics for their great work.
  73. MikxieSloop
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    Good realistic air combat flightsim, one of the few these days. But you must have high-end hardware, what every serious simmer should have offcourse.
  74. JimM.
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    Great sim, but the documentation is crap...Crap...CRAP! A better manualis available for purchase, but this should have been included in the sim - duh! A diamond in the rough as someone stated already. An easy ten with a few fixes.
  75. Ded_Rogatiy
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    Some of the issues and bugs need to be addressed, but overall an excellent game (if you have a decent system). Eye-candy graphics with most realistic avionics for each of the multiple fighters you can get out of a sim. Missing a decent manual, (Ubi Soft Publishers to blame). The one included on the CD is old and outdated.
  76. RuudG.
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    Stunning graphics, months (or years) of fun involved in managing the avionics / flightcharacterics. Huge potential.
  77. GreenSweeper
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    This game is the best of its kind out right now. Might have something to do with no other developers having the balls to make games of this type anymore but I find myself playing only this title over all the others I own of this genre. I have read of some issues for other players but I can honestly say that it runs great on my sytem. My system is as follows: P4 2.40GHz GeForce4 Ti4600 SB This game is the best of its kind out right now. Might have something to do with no other developers having the balls to make games of this type anymore but I find myself playing only this title over all the others I own of this genre. I have read of some issues for other players but I can honestly say that it runs great on my sytem. My system is as follows: P4 2.40GHz GeForce4 Ti4600 SB Live 512DDR ASUS P4PE Like I said, this game runs great on my system with everything set to max except for water detail wich I have set at Medium. The game play is very challenging and very, very immersive. They did a great job and getting this sim as realistic as they could. I cant say enough about the graphics of this title, I really cant. Overall I give this game two thumbs up and am recommending it to all hardcore flight simmers whom I know and or run acctoss, its really that good.… Expand
  78. JulioM.
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    It's outstanding on about every detail. Nearly the perfection on simulations.
  79. RonB.
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    Will take time to learn all the options but once you know how to operate them the game is great. Only problem I see is the water has to much impact on the frame rate
  80. RobN.
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    This is the best game I've ever played. I actually noticed a few people complaining about crashes & stuff with their gforce 4s. I guess they didn't read the readme. This IS NOT BATTLEFIELD pissclams.
  81. Victor
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    Exelent flight sim, what else can i say, i love it, best sim i have ever played. Game has few bugs, but very soon it all will be fixed. Have fun playing Lock on.
  82. WouterW.
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    The game has some bugs, difficulties and needs tweaking, both on the user-end and by the devs. this is normal for a flightsim and it is not excessive imo. That said, once it runs, it is a dream come true for every flight simmer. The graphics are absolutely top notch, as is the 'feeling of flight' Weather effects, the detailed objects, the sound effects, everything in it The game has some bugs, difficulties and needs tweaking, both on the user-end and by the devs. this is normal for a flightsim and it is not excessive imo. That said, once it runs, it is a dream come true for every flight simmer. The graphics are absolutely top notch, as is the 'feeling of flight' Weather effects, the detailed objects, the sound effects, everything in it conspires to really put you there as you fight in one of the six lovingly crafted planes. Returning to the point of the bugs and neccesary tweakage, this sim has a very active community, working closely with the developers to make it even better, and helping new players out in mastering this very complex piece of software … Expand
  83. JanR.
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    This game is well done with stunning gfx and sound and despite a few bugs out of the box a series of patches is planned and the first one already close for release. For a simmer this is a must have game :D I love it.
  84. Paulh
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    I gave it 9 but would have liked to have put 8.5, 0.5 for the bugs still in the game in the release version. All in all I love it.
  85. FlightSimGuy
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    Great physics, awesome graphics and awesome FPS (if your willing to uprgrade to an awesome machine which i did)
  86. Dale
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    If you gave this sim less than a 7, what friggin' planet are you on? This baby is astonishing, and the futures so bright I gotta wear shades. It's clear UBI and Eagle Dynamics plan to support this for quite some time. It needs a patch, more than one probably, but what is already there is great. I would have paid my $39 just for the hog, or, just for the Eagle. Get real people.
  87. EagleD.
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    Things will never be the same after this one. The bomb, destined for great things. Great out of the box, and just wait until the first patch is out and watch the add ons and com mods role in. They will be talking about this one for a long time.
  88. neverstill
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    this game is the bomb,sure it's not perfect,...name one game/sim that is!
  89. FD
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    Minor bugs exist. There is no way around that. The game is also very demanding on your system; anything less than top of the line and you will have problems. It should be expected that old hardware will work poorly with new software. The realism, the most important thing in a flight sim, is sufficient. No, it doesn't come with a real F-15C, but it's good enough that real world Minor bugs exist. There is no way around that. The game is also very demanding on your system; anything less than top of the line and you will have problems. It should be expected that old hardware will work poorly with new software. The realism, the most important thing in a flight sim, is sufficient. No, it doesn't come with a real F-15C, but it's good enough that real world tactics can be applied. The A-10 and Su-25 introduce something that has not been seen recently in flight simulation. Their style of close air support is very different than a way an F-16 or F/A-18 might approach mud moving. I haven't much bad to say about it. The manual is quite poor, but if you are experienced in any modern flight sim, learning LOMAC will not be very hard. And if not, fly the training missions, which are excellent.… Expand
  90. MarkDeFilippis
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    I played it for < 8 hours. Not even enough time to get it set up properly. But having dealt with FA/18, Falcon 4, and SU-27, and having to back down to Novalogic F-22 Raptor, (Sorry, I just can't get myself to buy a Micrsoft game. Bad enough I have to pay for their OS, so FS is out).

    Until now, there was not a "die hard" sim that gave you the chance to build up your skills. It was    I played it for < 8 hours. Not even enough time to get it set up properly. But having dealt with FA/18, Falcon 4, and SU-27, and having to back down to Novalogic F-22 Raptor, (Sorry, I just can't get myself to buy a Micrsoft game. Bad enough I have to pay for their OS, so FS is out).

    Until now, there was not a "die hard" sim that gave you the chance to build up your skills. It was either "Arcade" or "Die-hard", really should have been called "Die-real-fast"!

    In a few hours I was flying @ 500ft, got below the power lines, and to my surprise, I bounced off the ground"! What a great concept!

    Fun aside, this is a game that has the ability to be a lot to everyone. For the Arcade style that want to fly and shoot, it can be there. For the die hard, well that too.

    For someone like me, with an engineering background, physics and some avionics, I am working a bit at a time on manuevers, and flight, and as I do, I can "turn the pot" up to attain more reality.

    I think a lot of people missed that. If I were to read this board I would get the impression that this was only a "die-hard" sim, and it is a lot more.

    First hour I actually landed the F-15! It landed, bounced 15-20 feet, and settled on its right wing. (;-))

    After 8 hours and turning on some reality, tried again and made a big-a-hole!

    It is great that this sim can appeal to many... thats large sales. How much more value can you ask for?? $50 and you get a lot of play value out of it.

    Knowing just enough that I know, I realize I can't really enjoy this sim until I start lighting up those difficulty buttons. It is probably as close as I will come in my lifetime to controlling the real thing.

    Md
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  91. Gangrene
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    The game has tremendous potentional and my rating is based solely on the promise of a patch to fix a variety of serious issues, ranging from incompetently implemented TrackIR support to motherboard incompatibilities in multiplayer. Still hopeful (after 2 freaking years in dev).
  92. Matt(Bonez)
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    Beautiful graphics and realistic flight dynamics make this the best flight sim ever! a definite must-have for flight simmers
  93. djbaz
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    I got to say simply stunning! The flight models are a dream! Flying nap of the earth, towns and cities rush by as you make your way to a target, avoiding sams and nme AAA. What a rush! If you think a few million bucks worth of military jet hardware parked in your garage is an appealing thought then this is the sim for you! :)
  94. Jonesy
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    What's all the fuss? This game runs very well on my computer. I have a a P4 2.4 with a Radeon 9800 Pro and 1 Gig of RAM. The jets are cool, the detail is stunning, and the graphics rock!. Sure, it has some bugs, but show me a flight sim that doesn't have a few bugs in the first version. The guys that make this game have stated that they will be putting out a patch to fix What's all the fuss? This game runs very well on my computer. I have a a P4 2.4 with a Radeon 9800 Pro and 1 Gig of RAM. The jets are cool, the detail is stunning, and the graphics rock!. Sure, it has some bugs, but show me a flight sim that doesn't have a few bugs in the first version. The guys that make this game have stated that they will be putting out a patch to fix problems. I'll be playing this one for a long time. Jonesy.… Expand
  95. SteveD.
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    Awesome game, "authentic" feeling flight modelling. LOVE IT!
  96. GregC.
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    I love this sim.
  97. RandalV.
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    The closest thing to a real combat jet that many of us are going to ever get on our computers. There are bugs in this sim, but the developers have a great history of supporting their product and a patch is on the way already! Things will only get better with time with LOCK-ON.
  98. BarrieB.
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    Great game just make sure you have the graphics card and system to use it to it's full ability, Bit buggy at the moment but with a patch already in the works this one is going to rule the roost of Combat flight sims for a while to come!
  99. Thingsgonnasplode
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    People are rating this game so low - I don't know why. I am very VERY impressed with this game. Remember - the happy people usually don't talk. The disappointed ones do. There are many MANY more people out there who are liking this game - and they're playing it. Not sitting online reading these dumb reviews.
  100. Qaiser
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    Excellent game a few bugs that will be ironed out by the patch and of course this game has plenty of potential....love lomac :)
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76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. PC Format
    88
    Our favourite is the A-10 Warthog – cruising at 50 feet, on the prowl for enemy tanks, it’s one of the most exhilarating missions available in any recent simulator.
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  2. Computer Gaming World
    70
    Detailed terrain, buildings, water, and effects lend an unprecedented feeling of speed to low-level flight. [March 2004, p.82]
  3. Gamer's Pulse
    70
    It has great graphics, fairly simple controls, great scenery, a decent choice of planes, and a great editor. Although the sounds easily get on your nerves, it will be the load times and need for a computer upgrade that will have you pulling your hair out.
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