Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 17
  2. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  1. 72
    Despite my aggravations and frustrations with some of the aspects of the game, there was an addictive quality to Dropship on a Rubik's-Cube level.
  2. Not for little kids, senior citizens or the easily-discouraged, Dropship demands serious commitment and many hours before revealing its true worth. Once it grabs you though, Dropship makes "Ace Combat 4" and "Lethal Skies" come across as trainee rookie simulators.
  3. PSM Magazine
    70
    A rather enjoyable, if not totally innovative, experience. [June 2002, p.39]
  4. 70
    A great game...But it misses out on the magic four stars because of the sheer difficulty that will undoubtedly throw certain people into spitting fits and hissing rages.
  5. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    62
    The mission progression helps things gel, but the leaden controls and graphical sterility weigh down an otherwise decent action game. [August 2002, p.123]
  6. 60
    The occasional high difficulty will alienate most players, though for those who can take the heat, Dropship is a great buy.
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. Sep 13, 2010
    7
    Very steep difficulty curve, but makes you come back for more. A unique premise that is done fairly well. The game tends to lean towards beingVery steep difficulty curve, but makes you come back for more. A unique premise that is done fairly well. The game tends to lean towards being unfair towards the player at times, but they are pretty few and far between. A unique game in a genre dominated by Ace Combat and similar titles. Worth a purchase. Full Review »
  2. AndrewB.
    Aug 29, 2002
    10
    Absolutely excellent, enough challenge, enough action, graphically amazing!!! Please help I just can't stop playing this damn game!
  3. PaulA.
    Jun 14, 2002
    10
    It totally rocks man?