Tribes Aerial Assault

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
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  1. Electric Playground
    90
    If you want to get online and play action games against other people, Tribes Aerial Assault is a must. The consoles have never seen anything like it before.
  2. My Gamer
    86
    Stock up on junk food and eye-drops while you can because once you're in the game, you may never want to come back out.
  3. GameZone
    85
    With huge levels, good game modes (Capture the Flag, Capture and Hold, Team Deathmatch and regular Deathmatch) and the speedy jet air packs, Tribes: Aerial Assault is the kind of online game I've been waiting for.
  5. Game Informer
    80
    Sixteen-player online deathmatch is truly a sight to behold, and you should probably think about keeping anyone prone to seizures or heart palpitations out of the room because things move real fast. [Nov 2002, p.116]
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  6. Adrenaline Vault
    80
    Not without its flaws, Tribes succeeds because of variety and solid design.
  7. GameSpy
    80
    It takes a special breed of player to appreciate the team-based aesthetics of the series, but for those who do it can be a wicked addiction to shake.
  8. PSM Magazine
    80
    It may not deliver the most riveting single-player experience ever, but its multi-player features are some of the best so far. [Nov 2002, p.51]
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  9. Armchair Empire
    79
    A pleasant surprise and a good enough game, but it isn’t anything we haven’t seen before.
  10. Gamers' Temple
    78
    Brain dead bot AI and a lackluster campaign can make it a frustrating and less than enjoyable single player experience.
  11. Gamer's Pulse
    78
    The lack of text chat capabilities and a workable inventory system prevent Tribes from greatness.
  12. Game Over Online
    75
    With imbalanced AI in the single player mode and elimination of much needed communication from the online version, more and more console gamers might track down the PC version to see what they’ve been missing.
  13. TotalPlayStation
    75
    It’s funny, but I swear Aerial Assault looks better than Tribes 2 PC. The levels aren’t as big because of memory limitations, but the game looks just as good everywhere else.
  14. GameNow
    75
    Easily worth its weight in gold as a multiplayer game, though; the depth of the options available to you are staggering. [Nov 2002, p.70]
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  15. IGN
    72
    Certainly not a replacement for "Tribes 2," nor is it a step forward for the series' gameplay in general, but it's a good enough introduction for console gamers.
  16. GameSpot
    72
    Broadband-enabled PS2 owners will find that Tribes Aerial Assault is a fun, tactics-oriented online first-person shooter with some impressive technical features.
  17. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    70
    Slaps you in the face with a fairly steep learning curve. [Nov 2002, p.194]
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  18. GamerWeb Sony
    70
    A solid FPS, although it lacks a bit in the level design department. This leads to a potentially boring online experience.
  19. Yahoo!
    70
    If you're online, have the conn-speed and the time, and understand that co-operation and quickness are the operative terms here, then Tribes Aerial Assault can and will give you a console experience you simply haven't had yet.
  20. netjak
    65
    A great game for the beginners to start out with, however I can’t really suggest to purchase the game unless you’re a fan of the run n’ gun type games.
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  21. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    62
    A crucial piece of the puzzle is missing here: communication. [Nov 2002, p.292]
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  22. GamePro
    60
    The move to the PS2 meant the omission of any type of communication among teammates whatsoever. You can press one button to taunt or another button to cheer, and that’s it.
  23. Play Magazine
    60
    The biggest problem I have with the game is that these vast planes are often too vast, making for some occasionally dull moments. [Nov 2002, p.86]
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  24. G4 TV
    60
    The biggest problem is the lack of communication among teammates. You can press a button to taunt or another to cheer, but that's it.

Awards & Rankings

98
#98 Best PS2 Game of 2002
45
#45 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2002
77
#77 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2002

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User Score
8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 45 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 45
  3. Negative: 3 out of 45
  1. B@!T
    Jul 27, 2006
    6
    Seems good if you communicate via PC while you play, but as soon as you play tribes 2, you see what a waste of time this actually is. WithSeems good if you communicate via PC while you play, but as soon as you play tribes 2, you see what a waste of time this actually is. With packs, weapons, maps, and features stripped off of the PS2 version, you get an experience that is just a taste of the complexity that is this game's only strong point. The one thing this game adds that Tribes 2 doesn't have is autoaim. Hope you like it, because there is a lot of it. Completely devoid of a real singleplayer experience, and with the online community getting smaller and smaller, this game is no longer worth picking up, even from the bargain bin.… Full Review »
  2. BobbyB.
    Nov 15, 2004
    10
    It is awesome!!!! Like halo but with jetpack, more weapons, more vehicles, more packs, and more options! With great graphics this game passes It is awesome!!!! Like halo but with jetpack, more weapons, more vehicles, more packs, and more options! With great graphics this game passes with flying colors!!!!!… Full Review »
  3. RyanJ.
    Aug 8, 2003
    10
    Woo Hoo! This game rocks!
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