Tom Clancy's HAWX

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  1. Colin
    Dec 12, 2009
    3
    Normally, I give Ubisoft titles higher than the average score, but this one sorely disappointed me the moment I started playing it. I tried to get into it, but sadly, I think this game will just sit forever unfinished. The controls are sluggish, the game is uncaptivating and unimaginative.. But worst of all, the controls are just painful. Games looks beautiful and runs very smooth, but it Normally, I give Ubisoft titles higher than the average score, but this one sorely disappointed me the moment I started playing it. I tried to get into it, but sadly, I think this game will just sit forever unfinished. The controls are sluggish, the game is uncaptivating and unimaginative.. But worst of all, the controls are just painful. Games looks beautiful and runs very smooth, but it feels like playing Tomb Raider 1 for the PS1 all over again.… Expand
  2. Suokukko
    Aug 17, 2013
    10
    I am glad this game came out and I get to blow off the dust of my joystick controller again. This is a cool blend of FPS and combat aviation. Sure it is not flight simulator specific,and the load outs and missions are a bit exaggerated... What fps type game doesn't embellish a little. The bottom line it is fun graphics are great and the story and game play are fun. Nothing I like more thanI am glad this game came out and I get to blow off the dust of my joystick controller again. This is a cool blend of FPS and combat aviation. Sure it is not flight simulator specific,and the load outs and missions are a bit exaggerated... What fps type game doesn't embellish a little. The bottom line it is fun graphics are great and the story and game play are fun. Nothing I like more than shooting and blowing things up in game to blow off some steam and unwind. Best part is you can fight with and against friends.… Expand
  3. Paul
    May 2, 2009
    4
    A pretty uninspired arcade shooter. Dogfighting feels mechanical and detached, due to the insane number of missles, general disregard for tactic, and lack of gunfighting, and the overall theatre of combat just feels contrived and lacks life. A glossy, shallow, poor effort.
  4. BajarajaS
    Mar 29, 2009
    2
    This game was disappointing, but I should probably expect this by now from a Tom Clancy game. The controls are horrible, graphics are almost as crappy as EndWar (eww) and it's just another boring arcade shooter, except now you're constantly moving at over 100 mph. I swear, no tactics or thought was put in this game. Battlefield 2 had BETTER controls and flight physics than this This game was disappointing, but I should probably expect this by now from a Tom Clancy game. The controls are horrible, graphics are almost as crappy as EndWar (eww) and it's just another boring arcade shooter, except now you're constantly moving at over 100 mph. I swear, no tactics or thought was put in this game. Battlefield 2 had BETTER controls and flight physics than this POS!!! We need another Lock On: Modern Combat. That's it! I'm going back to Flight Sim X. All in all, Ubisoft has completely destroyed the once proud Tom Clancy title. Hell, even he doesn't want to be recognized for this crap anymore.… Expand
  5. Flash_Over
    Dec 1, 2011
    7
    This is a arcade shooter with tons of ammo, unlimited fuel, and lacks many expects of a true combat flight simulator. Also the way aircraft maneuver is completely unrealistic. For example C130 Cargo planes and AWACS which are large aircraft fly and make sudden maneuvers like dragon flies. Also enemy fighters doing circles around you like a swarm of angry computer bees with missiles is alsoThis is a arcade shooter with tons of ammo, unlimited fuel, and lacks many expects of a true combat flight simulator. Also the way aircraft maneuver is completely unrealistic. For example C130 Cargo planes and AWACS which are large aircraft fly and make sudden maneuvers like dragon flies. Also enemy fighters doing circles around you like a swarm of angry computer bees with missiles is also absurd. Another aspect I did not enjoy is the thirdperson mode that you are sometimes forced to use to do certain maneuvers. But, regardless the story isn't half that bad, but still cliche. The graphics and terrain detail is very detailed and make for an excellent environment for flying. The music and sound effects are obviously lacking and poor in quality compared to most new games. Never the less, this game is fun to play and challenging on expert in a unrealistic fashion. The plane models look excellent with lots of different plane and weapon load outs. Also it is well polished and I have not run into any crashes, instabilities or bugs while playing so it runs smooth and solid which can't be said about most titles!… Expand
  6. Toaadete
    May 13, 2012
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. if you see controls are not so good, And joystick Support Is realy BAD.… Expand
  7. SimonD
    Oct 9, 2009
    0
    I'll keep it short. I hated this game. I don't know what was the worst about it but here I go. 1. Controls are bad I started by using my XBox360 controller. At least, they kept the implementation. I guess it can work but the control with the thumbstick are unprecise enough to make it almost impossible to gun down either ground unit or flying unit. 2. Joystick support is bad. I I'll keep it short. I hated this game. I don't know what was the worst about it but here I go. 1. Controls are bad I started by using my XBox360 controller. At least, they kept the implementation. I guess it can work but the control with the thumbstick are unprecise enough to make it almost impossible to gun down either ground unit or flying unit. 2. Joystick support is bad. I mean, it's a flying game. So I thought I'd plug my Saitek X45 and play the game. Well, it don't work well at all. First, someone had the weird idea that speed should be just a Slow and Fast button. If you don't press any of these, you go normal speed. Wow.. nice. Even the rudder is a left and right button. You can't have an axis on it. Even when I thought everything was allright, the game just start automaticly ruddering to the right until I completely restarted the game and unplugged the joystick. I said ok I'll return to my gamepad. 3. You don't feel like flying. I always liked flying game. I played flight simulator a lot and I really enjoyed IL2 for the really short time I played. I also like the Original Crimsom Sky when it was released on PC. All that was all right. However, in HAWX, you don't feel like flying. It looks exactly like when you're in free camera after death in FPS. You just glide in a direction and shoot. Since the controls are weird, you're never precise either. You'll still lock on a target and you can shoot missile on the target. So you just wait for waves of different enemy, go after them and shoot missile on them. Once fights comes in, you'll be harassed by other missile. You can dodge them or throw flares... it's still not that fun and just a bit chaotic. So you end up chasing the target and throwing missile at it while randomly going for another one until the mission is done. 4. While you play, there's some dialogs but you only see a small thumbnail with voice-over and it's nothing special. Just like Star fox. Sometimes, you see a cutscene but it's only for a short time until you're rethrowed into action. 5. Graphics are OK I guess. I thought it'd be more than that. Since you don't even feel like flying, it just look like empty space. It might look good when you get higher but seriously.. it's just bland. Nothing like scenery in Flight Simulator. 6. When you crash, it's ugly. You get a small explosion and a commentary like Don't shoot! Don't shoot! Than you're ask if you want to restart to checkpoint or restart the mission. Then you have to watch a bland cutscene showing the same surrounding when you retry. 7. There doesn't seem to be any physics in the game. I found it tough to even try to shoot tank on the ground. I would have liked to be able to shoot ground target in a line, like in movies but it's unrealistic. You end up so low that you can crash at any time trying to correct your direction. 8. You get XP for kills and it unlocks new plane. Looked like a gimmick. Nothing original here. 9. I never got to take off or land or anything. I was never showed outside my plane or anything. Seriously, this game is lame. I don't recommend it to anyone. I was really thrilled to try it but I suggest getting IL2 or something like that. Missions are a lot more rewarding to me. Even the menu don't work well with a mouse.… Expand
  8. OttoKill
    Nov 25, 2011
    10
    Tom Clancy's Hawx is a really fun game. It is not a true flight sim like my DCS Blackshark or even IL2 1946, but it does have a lot of good action and is entertaining. It is a good simple fly and shoot arcade type game that will be around for sometime, for all those who don't want a steep learning experience from a more sophisticated flight sim. The graphics are good, and the game playsTom Clancy's Hawx is a really fun game. It is not a true flight sim like my DCS Blackshark or even IL2 1946, but it does have a lot of good action and is entertaining. It is a good simple fly and shoot arcade type game that will be around for sometime, for all those who don't want a steep learning experience from a more sophisticated flight sim. The graphics are good, and the game plays very well on the older P-4 processors that run at 3ghz and above. A nice PC game, but I think it was really tailored for a console.
    It is worth playing.    … Expand
  9. AkseliE
    Jan 21, 2010
    8
    I myself am a hardcore flight sim man to the bone. I decided to try this to have a good game to zero my brain activity between IL-2 and DCS: Black Shark. Does what it promised, very good "just blast everything to bits" type of fun in middle of long HC sim stretches. Works for my needs just perfectly.
  10. LaurentC
    Mar 19, 2009
    8
    Even though for many this is just another air combat game, rather unoriginal and lacking in terrain graphics and other details of the sort, for the new comer to this type of game this game is very exciting to play. Missions can be played several times without boring the gamer and the unlocks help keep your gameplay varied. One must also admit that a good air combat game has not been Even though for many this is just another air combat game, rather unoriginal and lacking in terrain graphics and other details of the sort, for the new comer to this type of game this game is very exciting to play. Missions can be played several times without boring the gamer and the unlocks help keep your gameplay varied. One must also admit that a good air combat game has not been released in a rather long time, especially for console.… Expand
  11. keving
    Mar 21, 2009
    10
    I am glad this game came out and I get to blow off the dust of my joystick controller again. This is a cool blend of FPS and combat aviation. Sure it is not flight simulator specific,and the load outs and missions are a bit exaggerated... What fps type game doesn't embellish a little. The bottom line it is fun graphics are great and the story and game play are fun. Nothing I like I am glad this game came out and I get to blow off the dust of my joystick controller again. This is a cool blend of FPS and combat aviation. Sure it is not flight simulator specific,and the load outs and missions are a bit exaggerated... What fps type game doesn't embellish a little. The bottom line it is fun graphics are great and the story and game play are fun. Nothing I like more than shooting and blowing things up in game to blow off some steam and unwind. Best part is you can fight with and against friends.. Tally HO!!!!… Expand
  12. KevinM
    Mar 22, 2009
    9
    OMG! this game is awesome so realistic except the terrain i like the idea of using the control help and how the weapons work. overall this game gets a 9 from me. tom clancy games always rock i still love. spec-ops games he makes. esecially since i found out he uses 3ds max to make the games. WOW! i know how to use that software and i can't find out how he did that. he made the OMG! this game is awesome so realistic except the terrain i like the idea of using the control help and how the weapons work. overall this game gets a 9 from me. tom clancy games always rock i still love. spec-ops games he makes. esecially since i found out he uses 3ds max to make the games. WOW! i know how to use that software and i can't find out how he did that. he made the terrain and maps using it along with realtime shootouts. really cool.… Expand
  13. nicks
    Apr 9, 2009
    10
    HAWX is a great arcade flight game. If you are looking for a combat simulator, this is not the game for you. Like most Clancy titles, this game takes a very difficult scenerio, and makes it accessible to rest of us. The graphics are outstanding and the controls are easy to pick up. I have been playing it with an XBOX 360 controller, and have enjoyed every second. I recommend this to HAWX is a great arcade flight game. If you are looking for a combat simulator, this is not the game for you. Like most Clancy titles, this game takes a very difficult scenerio, and makes it accessible to rest of us. The graphics are outstanding and the controls are easy to pick up. I have been playing it with an XBOX 360 controller, and have enjoyed every second. I recommend this to anyone who isn't looking for a simulator, but wants to have a blast destroying bad guys in an arcade flyer!… Expand
  14. BananaPhone
    May 3, 2009
    9
    You guys are weird. The controls on this game is really good, just use the keypad instead of the mouse! The graphics are very good if your computer is up-to-date. I've been playing it on the PC and I've had no problems with it at all. I was looking for a simulator, but I found something even better! The gameplay, however, does get a little repeptitive.
  15. Jon
    Jun 20, 2009
    9
    There are a number of things to be said about this game: 1. Of course it's a bloody arcade game, if you want to fly planes then play flight sim X. I just want to blow people out of the sky and not have to worry about whether I'm going to accidentally deploy the landing gear, play this game if you want click... Bang! Gameplay. 2. Play it with a joystick, the old mouse and There are a number of things to be said about this game: 1. Of course it's a bloody arcade game, if you want to fly planes then play flight sim X. I just want to blow people out of the sky and not have to worry about whether I'm going to accidentally deploy the landing gear, play this game if you want click... Bang! Gameplay. 2. Play it with a joystick, the old mouse and keyboard is great for shooters RPGs and RTS but if you want to drive a plane at least get a gamepad. 3. Yes, the story is crap. Remember this is tom Clancy. His stories only make sense if you are patriotically American and actually care about a bunch of grown army men whining about they're paychecks. 4. Multiplayer is fun. Anyone who has a problem with the game should play multiplayer. If the AI is to stoopid you've got humans to asplode instead. If you FEEL stupid then you can make your friends feel stupid too. 5. The graphics... Don't expect anything brilliant and you'll be pleasantly surprised. If you've played a game with lots of area and planes and buildings you'll know what to expect… Expand
  16. JakeB
    Dec 21, 2009
    10
    Easy to fly with a joystick and keyboard. Coop mode multiplayer support, achievements for completing campaign unlock weapon loadouts, and new jets. My favorite is the A-10 Warthog. Directx 10.1 supported
  17. TakeshiJ
    Mar 23, 2009
    8
    Awesome game, however the single player missions get extremely repetitive of fly here, blow this up, fly here, blow more of this up. However the co-op was loads more fun than the single player, and though I haven't tried versus, I can't wait to dogfight with other people :)
  18. JoshG
    Mar 29, 2009
    9
    Entertaining when it works, pc platform is plagued with so many problems that after a while it really makes you want to give the game a bad review. But... Because I have so much playing it when it does work, i'll keep my review fairly neutral.
  19. zacb
    Mar 16, 2009
    9
    Great game, great graphincs until to go near ground, (might be my pc) but still.. otherwise its so good!
  20. yota234
    Jun 10, 2011
    8
    HAWX is an arcade flying game. The story is set in the near future. The game starts in 2014. You're an U.S. Air Force pilot and the war is totally freaking you out
    The graphics are very good and the environment seems to be photo-realistic. The plane models also look nice, for example the F-16. There are many planes and many places. I haven't finished the game yet but I wil try it. The    HAWX is an arcade flying game. The story is set in the near future. The game starts in 2014. You're an U.S. Air Force pilot and the war is totally freaking you out
    The graphics are very good and the environment seems to be photo-realistic. The plane models also look nice, for example the F-16. There are many planes and many places. I haven't finished the game yet but I wil try it. The controls in the beginning are quite confusing but you will get used to them. The menus are easy to understand for me. You can easily find what you're looking for. This is not a flying simulator. It's half arcade. My knowledge is not so good in these sort of games and I usually don't like them but this an exception. I don't know anything about planes but now I know. Well, if you like flying but don't like simulators this game is for you.    … Expand
  21. Forceflow
    Jul 26, 2011
    8
    Enjoyed this more than I thought I would! A very arcade-like shooter, missions are varied enough, good graphics.

    Story is typical Tom Clancy, and serves as nothing more than a shoelace to tie the missions together. Would also recommend gamepad for gameplay, I found mouse+keyboard combo a bit weird for flightsim
  22. Subby
    Sep 8, 2011
    7
    This game is pure action and fun. It is not a simulation by any means, but it's not supposed to be.
    I personally love it and know many others that do too, and it still has a multiplayer community today.
  23. Kimomarudotcom
    Mar 18, 2012
    8
    I bought this game recently for 10 dollars on Steam, so for ten bucks you're getting a really fun game and can't go wrong. This is not a 60 dollar game (Ubisoft shouldn't feel too bad, there aren't many games these days worth 60 bucks.) Its relegation to extreme discount status is understandable - the plot is ridiculous, some of the production values are off (poor lip synching ofI bought this game recently for 10 dollars on Steam, so for ten bucks you're getting a really fun game and can't go wrong. This is not a 60 dollar game (Ubisoft shouldn't feel too bad, there aren't many games these days worth 60 bucks.) Its relegation to extreme discount status is understandable - the plot is ridiculous, some of the production values are off (poor lip synching of characters in dialogue sequence), the single player campaign's length isn't too long, and apparently no one is playing this game online. However, wow this game's fun. The controls are amazing, there are some cool mechanics (like the ability to control the plane in 1st and 3rd person - changeable on the fly), a nice collection of planes to use, and some really fun single player missions. If you can grab it for 10 bucks, it's a good deal and you'll enjoy it.… Expand
  24. Tperson
    Jan 9, 2012
    8
    The game could be better but apart from the bits it leaves out, it's a great game! Lots of variety with planes and weapons, difficulty settings ranging from normal to elite although there should be and easy for people who are just starting. I enjoyed sitting down and playing this for a few days until I finished the game. Now I'm just doing it again on the next difficulty up. GreatThe game could be better but apart from the bits it leaves out, it's a great game! Lots of variety with planes and weapons, difficulty settings ranging from normal to elite although there should be and easy for people who are just starting. I enjoyed sitting down and playing this for a few days until I finished the game. Now I'm just doing it again on the next difficulty up. Great multi-player and I enjoyed the lan co-op. Strangely enough, I got the game for less the $10 so it's a great deal seeing it's better than lots of more expensive games.… Expand
  25. ChoicestGames
    Mar 3, 2012
    7
    A fun arcade-style flight sim to play with friends, although hardcore flight sim fans will find little to like, besides the large hangar of planes available to fly!
  26. dragonsoul
    Jan 5, 2013
    10
    its amazing,perfect keyboard controls,amazing graphics,great weaponry and in game hints,its an game that will keep on my mind every time i play one Tom Clancy's title on my life
  27. wildthing
    Mar 22, 2009
    5
    Excellent controls on PC, poor controls on Xbox, but with equally inefficient altitude speed yaw controls on both ~ this is not a good thing in a combat jet lol. Training mode is poorly written and overused as a tacky way to get you to their sales web site. We have seen this in some other games but would have expected a classier act from Ubisoft. In sum, this game seems terribly rushed to Excellent controls on PC, poor controls on Xbox, but with equally inefficient altitude speed yaw controls on both ~ this is not a good thing in a combat jet lol. Training mode is poorly written and overused as a tacky way to get you to their sales web site. We have seen this in some other games but would have expected a classier act from Ubisoft. In sum, this game seems terribly rushed to market, without adequate QA pre~release.… Expand
  28. TylerH
    Apr 8, 2009
    6
    This is a fun game... at first. It gets repetitive, quick... but I understand that its a flight game, its kinda hard not to be at some point. co-op is a nice feature, mostly play just that. deathmatch seems to turn into too much spinnng in circles over and over and over again unti somebody stops and the others gets them, annoying. In a way, Battlefield 2 had the right idea, where you have This is a fun game... at first. It gets repetitive, quick... but I understand that its a flight game, its kinda hard not to be at some point. co-op is a nice feature, mostly play just that. deathmatch seems to turn into too much spinnng in circles over and over and over again unti somebody stops and the others gets them, annoying. In a way, Battlefield 2 had the right idea, where you have air, ground, and sea battles. I think with this system that HAWX has, if developed right, could make a great all out war game. But in itself, it gets old quick. Decent graphics and nice overall selection/unlockable jets. Good game, just not great.… Expand
  29. SMonkey
    Mar 28, 2009
    3
    Dull, too easy, what a disappointment. Hardly ever challenges ans very small battle areas. Like Endgame this simply lacks the quality of many other PC games. I am really going off Tom Clancy titles.
  30. AKay
    Apr 18, 2009
    5
    Technical problems and awkward controls make for a frustrating experience. The OFF mode would have been so much better if it didn't rewrite the controls and force you into an obnoxious camera angle. If you've never played the Ace Combat series, you'll probably think higher of this game. If you have, you'll realize that it can be done better.
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70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. G4 TV
    80
    It’s disappointing that the multiplayer doesn’t take advantage of the opportunities established by the rest of the game’s design, but the four-player co-op is a very welcomed addition.
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  2. 1UP
    75
    The online play -- particularly co-op -- gives HAWX significant replayability. Everything from the picture-perfect planes to the stunning real world environments looks great, even after multiple passes.
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  3. NZGamer
    72
    The presentation of the game is nicely polished for the most part. From a distance, everything looks really good in-game. Up close, however, H.A.W.X kind of suffers from what most flight games do – bad terrain!
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