Simulation games Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X

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Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X

The demo gives you two missions a training mission, and a hectic battle over Rio. Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X takes the series into the air, in this fast paced aerial combat game.

The action takes place in 2021, and the world hasn't got any more peaceful, luckily for gamers. This is not a technical flight sim - while there are of course numerous keys to use, it's a forgiving, arcade-like control system.

Ubisoft has released a playable demo of Tom Clancy's HAWX (high-altitude warfare), giving you the chance to try out the PC version of this title set in the Tom Clancy video game universe and

scheduled to be available on March 5th, for Xbox 360 and PS3 - the PC version will hit the store shelves on March 13. Set in the near future, the game imagines a world where a private military force has accumulated such power that it attacks the USA. Thrust into the cockpits of incredibly powerful and technologically advanced jet fighters, gamers will benefit from hi-tech piloting assistance, providing comfort, security and enhanced perception. As players gain skills and confidence, they will be able to shed the assistance.

The training mission takes you gently through basic controls and maneuvers, including what seems to be the game's party piece: dropping thrust to flip over and fall back behind an enemy. There are two flight modes, a traditional behind aircraft view, and the 'unassisted' mode that allows you to pull off dangerous moves, with the camera much further away from the plane. This, along with the easy controls, make dogfights a little easier to manage, and give the battles a really cinematic feel. Your wingmen are in constant contact, and you are given running updates on the battle as a whole, along with new objectives. Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X fights are intense, exciting and great to look at. In terms of story, it doesn't seem like anything revolutionary. Your pilot is described as a maverick, for example, which is nothing new! However, the story is less important than the gameplay, and it's really fun in Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X is a surprisingly accessible, visually impressive game that keeps the emphasis on action rather than detailed simulation.

Language: English

Game Size:

1.24 GB