Heroes of the Pacific

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Sep 28, 2005
  • Also On: PC
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
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  1. IC-Games
    74
    Certainly not a bad game, however it will frustrate the hell out of anyone used to more freedom.
  2. PGNx Media
    73
    Heroes of the Pacific isn’t really a sim in any stretch of the word. That said, the game plays well, has a pretty good online mode, and provides a satisfying single player mode.
  3. GameSpot
    72
    Some flight-combat buffs will probably dislike the game's loose style, but people who aren't necessarily looking for a pitch-perfect simulation of the conflict will enjoy Heroes of the Pacific.
  5. GameSpy
    70
    Heroes complements its solid controls, mission structure, and presentation with slightly above average graphics and some killer sound effects.
  6. Gamenikki
    70
    The fighter missions get repetitive; everything else is too varied for its own good.
  7. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    70
    With intense, yet user-friendly, action and a full complement of online modes, Heroes of the Pacific is actually worth checking out. It's not going to blow "Ace Combat" out of the sky, but this game's got wings.
  8. Computer and Video Games
    70
    It's the sheer scale of the huge aerial battles that impress most. The skies are absolutely packed with aircraft, and even some of the less hectic missions can still boast over 100 individual aircraft buzzing around the screen at any one time. So yes, it's pretty jaw-dropping stuff. [PSW]
  9. Total Video Games
    70
    If intense dogfights and Yankie banter sound appealing then Heroes of the Pacific is for you; sadly the repetitive gameplay is a major deciding for everybody else.
  10. TotalPlayStation
    65
    Difficulty, repetition and an overall lack of tact keep the game from being anything more than an average flight game. It's good enough, but there are far better offerings out there.
  11. 3DAvenue
    60
    But if you are looking to regain a genre that has been mostly lost to the PS2 until now you need to grab this game (and a joystick), take the phone off the hook and get yourself reacquainted.
  12. Game Revolution
    50
    While solid in its presentation and adequate in its basic gameplay, it’s little more than another individually-wrapped snack in the great and majestic adventure of human flight.

Awards & Rankings

69
#69 Best PS2 Game of 2005
86
#86 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. The_D4RknesS
    May 29, 2023
    5
    the bad thing about this game is that it doesn't have an aim assist or the possibility of alerting the sensitivity because the lack ofthe bad thing about this game is that it doesn't have an aim assist or the possibility of alerting the sensitivity because the lack of precision it has is ridiculous. game is so beautiful, it has great animations and a sound track exciting sound, but the developers' donkeys didn't put what I said above That would make the game perfect!… Full Review »
  2. JimCorbett
    Jul 7, 2014
    7
    Good WWII dogfighter. Your missions are spread throughout the Pacific war and it doesn't really ever feel repetitive. However, Secret WeaponsGood WWII dogfighter. Your missions are spread throughout the Pacific war and it doesn't really ever feel repetitive. However, Secret Weapons Over Normandy is still a better game and it has more depth, and more variety, and it's 2 years older.… Full Review »
  3. Zooker
    Jul 4, 2013
    9
    Heroes of The Pacific SENSATIONAL!! I have played over and over again But I could not move nor even, the first mission he had to perform.Heroes of The Pacific SENSATIONAL!! I have played over and over again But I could not move nor even, the first mission he had to perform. LOL. But I loved and still love this game! :D… Full Review »
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