Whirlwind Over Vietnam

 PC
Metascore
49

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 11
  3. Negative: 5 out of 11
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  1. 1UP
    40
    The flight-sim world craves a good Vietnam-era helicopter sim, but Whirlwind Over Vietnam's anemic content would've been more suitable for a good demo than a full game.
  2. AceGamez
    70
    It gives you loads of controls and option, drops you into some amazing situations, but then makes some things too easy and some things too hard - balance is a real issue, especially later in the game.
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  3. Deeko
    65
    Realistic historical missions kept me going when the temperamental controls would not. Well, that and possessing some methodical desire to get the hang of flying the damned thing. Either way it amounts to the same thing. Crank up the Stones and let's light 'em up!
  5. Digital Entertainment News
    65
    As combat flight sims go, this one is different enough for a test flight for those interested.
  6. GameSpot
    36
    The novelty of the Vietnam War setting is just about all that Whirlwind Over Vietnam has going for it.
  7. GameWatcher
    37
    A pretty unsavoury experience. Without enough depth and presentational focus on the Huey to make it a decent simulation, and without any form of tutorial or guiding hand for the novice players, the developer has managed to straddle both camps, pleasing nobody in the process.
  8. GameZone
    65
    The historical accuracy is a nice touch, but unfortunately the game will likely turn off the fans that aims to attract (historical sim buffs) with unbalanced controls and weak missions and a tepid presentation.
  9. GamingTrend
    60
    The atmosphere of war is missed, and the strenuous activity of managing a helicopter in a war is barely touched upon.
  10. PC Gamer
    38
    Resist, chopper fans. You'll thank us later. [Aug 2007, p.63]
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  11. Pelit (Finland)
    58
    A somewhat promising demo of a game that will probably never see the light of day. [June 2007]
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  12. Worth Playing
    49
    Whirlwind over Vietnam offers a gameplay experience that is neither innovative nor executed well.

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User Score
3.2

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 4 out of 5
  1. SteveW.
    Aug 2, 2007
    0
    Wouldn't load on any of my computers. Makes a lousy coaster too.
  2. SetaberS.
    May 7, 2007
    10
    Good Helicopter sim.
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