Heroes of the Pacific

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Sep 28, 2005
  • Also On: PC
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
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  1. RichH.
    May 23, 2006
    9
    Great game. More realistic than many other arcade style flight games. Good looking graphics.
  2. SamJ.
    Oct 21, 2005
    10
    I really liked it, the combat is full on, heaps of planes fighting at once (far more than I have seen in any other game), providing plenty of targets. It can take a little time to get used to the controls, and work out whats going on but it's worth the effort, upgrading your plane makes it a lot easier,m as does using one of the cooler planes you unlock. Most fun I have had in a I really liked it, the combat is full on, heaps of planes fighting at once (far more than I have seen in any other game), providing plenty of targets. It can take a little time to get used to the controls, and work out whats going on but it's worth the effort, upgrading your plane makes it a lot easier,m as does using one of the cooler planes you unlock. Most fun I have had in a flight game for a long time.… Expand
  3. AlexM.
    Oct 25, 2005
    10
    When is a Heroes of europe going to happen? heroes of the pacific has to be a hard game to beat.
  4. BrunoH.
    Oct 8, 2005
    8
    I don't like flight games but this one really surprised me. Excelent combat reproduction. There's a lot of action going on-screen during every stage. The game's really hard though, as some planes can be a little pain to control (the bombers, for instance) and sometimes there are multiple enemies tailing you.
  5. ColinK.
    Sep 27, 2005
    7
    Incredibly hard game play from the start, even at Rookie level. No sideways rudder movement available to line up targets, overly clustered RADAR screen leading to confusion. Not for your average gamer.
  6. mattwendel
    Feb 18, 2008
    9
    This game is AWESOME! best WW2 dogfighting game on PS2, and a joy to play. There is a learning curve, but once you get the hang of it, it's a joy to play. Relive the famous battles of the Pacific war in authentic, detailed craft from the Japanese A6M zero to the F6F Hellcat. It's all here, and if you want to complete your PS2 air combat library, this is a no brainer.
  7. CharlieX.
    Feb 23, 2007
    8
    Lots of fun now, but I gave up for a year when I first bought it as I was stuck on only the third mission! I play these games all the time-what gives? I read others complaining it was impossible to advance in the game. I finally stated playing again-determined to beat the level and move on. I am glad I did as everything after that level is fun and much easier. I am writing in case someone Lots of fun now, but I gave up for a year when I first bought it as I was stuck on only the third mission! I play these games all the time-what gives? I read others complaining it was impossible to advance in the game. I finally stated playing again-determined to beat the level and move on. I am glad I did as everything after that level is fun and much easier. I am writing in case someone like me is thinking of skipping this game. It can be fun. The voice acting is good except for the star character who almost ruins the mood entirly! The full, watchable replays are great and the missions are mixed nicely. And to correct a reviewer here: there IS rudder control in professional controls mode. An eight for graphics and gameplay-a five for voice acting (on par with Ace Combat 5).… Expand
  8. 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 Weapons Over Normandy is still a better game and it has more depth, and more variety, and it's 2 years older.
  9. hammertimetnt
    Feb 13, 2013
    9
    I love this game for many reasons. It looks great, the controls are great, and the way the story line takes you through the Pacific front of WWII is amazing. Stellar game.
  10. 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. LOL. But I loved and still love this game! :D
  11. 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 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!

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

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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
  1. 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.
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  2. GameZone
    76
    The first half the game isn’t nearly as enjoyable as the last half. If only they could have packed in more exciting moments to keep you interested in the story, maybe it would attract more people to the game.
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  3. Gaming Horizon
    82
    Heroes of the Pacific isn’t perfect but it’s close enough for government work and the result is the most enjoyable dogfight you’re likely to see.
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