Project Wingman

 PC
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. GameCritics
    Feb 24, 2021
    85
    Project Wingman may well be the most frustrating game I’ve ever unabashedly loved by making me feel like the hotshot pilot I’ve never been, and the only price I have to pay is a little bit of my sanity every time I die and remember that there aren’t any checkpoints.
  2. COGconnected
    Jan 4, 2021
    83
    With a variety of missions to choose from at each stage and in-depth customization options, Project Wingman also tests the player’s intelligence in creating synergistic builds and risk-reward assessments. Aside from a multiplayer mode, which this game sadly lacks, this is one of the best infinitely replayable jet-fighter game modes I’ve ever seen.
  3. TheGamer
    Dec 8, 2020
    80
    I think I’ve sunk about 250 hours into Ace Combat 7. Most of that was spent just endlessly replaying the campaign with as many different aircraft as were available. I’m not sure yet if I’m going to play Project Wingman for quite as long, but given how I’ve lost sleep all week just so I could play one more mission, I suspect I might come close.
  5. Noisy Pixel
    Nov 30, 2020
    80
    Project Wingman is an amazing air combat adventure from a team of developers who truly love the genre. Its campaign is fairly predictable, and you may wish for more planes, but the gameplay is just too damn good to overlook. There’s a noticeable layer of quality found in each mission that transcends into the Conquest Mode, which will keep you coming back for more.
  6. Digital Chumps
    Dec 17, 2020
    79
    Overall, Project Wingman is a wonderful flight game. If you’re looking to get your wings, but Flight Sim is way out of your realm, this is the next best thing. The story is forgettable through a lot of the game, but that isn’t the full selling point really. The actual flight and gameplay is the main event. Once you get over the steeper learning curve, the game is honestly a blast to rip around and fly in. Combat lacks some, and honestly, I feel like just a free mode for flying would be a nice addition for the game as a whole. It’s a really good game, and though the overall presentation lacks at times, it redeems itself with gameplay.
  7. PC Gamer
    Dec 14, 2020
    78
    Project Wingman delivers exciting aerial combat and an interesting campaign, though it won't impress those looking for a hardcore flight sim.
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  1. PC Invasion
    Nov 30, 2020
    In the end, Project Wingman is a fun arcade plane romp. It’s definitely not meant for people who love DCS and the “my plane just turned into the world’s angriest glider because my fuel tank got a glancing hit 5 minutes ago” gameplay that it offers. However, it’s perfect to scratch that Ace Combat/Hawx itch that most companies don’t even dare approach. It’s a shame about that ending, though.

Awards & Rankings

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#94 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 65 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 65
  3. Negative: 8 out of 65
  1. taufik97
    Dec 5, 2020
    9
    If you love arcade flight sim like ace combat, you will love this one too
    Pros :
    -Better flight model than the other games in arcade flight    If you love arcade flight sim like ace combat, you will love this one too
    Pros :
    -Better flight model than the other games in arcade flight sim genre
    -Ability to carry multiple SP weapon on the aircraft hardpoints
    -Awesome soundtrack
    -Lovely WSO (only available on 2 seater aircraft)
    Cons
    -Only 21 aircraft available right now (v1.0.3)
    -Limited choice of 2 seater aircraft (F-4E, SU-25, MiG31, CF-105, F-14D)    … Full Review »
  2. MattTS
    Aug 8, 2021
    0
    The game has a few positive things going for it but it insists on wasting your time by making you start missions from the start rather thanThe game has a few positive things going for it but it insists on wasting your time by making you start missions from the start rather than having checkpoints. I value my time more than wasting 40 minutes just to have the game tell me the mission was failed at the very last second.… Full Review »
  3. trainiac12
    Dec 2, 2020
    9
    Project wingman scratches an itch that I've had for VR flight action since it was announced for PS4 Ace Combat. This is a full fat VR gameProject wingman scratches an itch that I've had for VR flight action since it was announced for PS4 Ace Combat. This is a full fat VR game made by 2 people with a solid but not groundbreaking story and fun characters and boss fights. Graphically, this game is very impressive for such a small effort.

    There are some bugs, that the developers are scrambling to fix as I type this review. This is not a perfect product, and could have spent another month or so on bug fixes. However, the bugs are non game effecting and did not detract from the experience in any meaningful way.

    I'll summarize like this: Ace Combat 7, which heavily inspired this game, is like a ribeye at a 5 star restaurant. It's immaculate, made by the chef who's been making it for years and has it to a cold science of spices and flavors. Project Wingman is a New York Strip from your favorite hometown diner. It's not as perfect and immaculate, but it comes with a care and warmth that can only come from a passion for the product. Easy recommendation for any fan of the genre.    … Full Review »
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