Light the fires and kick the tyres, Aaron takes to the skies in the latest Clancy outing…
This unit is called H.A.W.X.
High Altitude Warfare eXperimental Squadron.
As one of the best fighter pilots around, its not long before you head up the H.A.W.X.
and take on dangerous missions across the globe in over 50 different breeds of plane.
In this mode, youll fly, manoeuvre and deliver your deadly payload to your targets.
When in On mode, the game features a nifty addition not seen in other flight titles.
This addition is ERS (Enhanced Reality System).
Using this when locked onto a target displays a path on your HUD, which you oughta follow.
Stay within the path and youll successfully intercept your target, leaving it open to your wrath.
The other flight option in the game is the Assistance Off mode.
Of particular note, however, are the various locations youll fly and fight over.
This all looks groovy, at least from altitude.
This is a shame, and rips down the facade of an otherwise impressive looking release.
Other issues also come into play that stopH.A.W.X.from being a classic.
Most notably is the minimal variation in the planes youll acquire.
As you progress youll earn experience points.
However, aside from a different fighter model and cockpit layout, nothing really changes.
Yes, there are subtle differences in top speed and manoeuvrability, but not much.
Rating:
3 out of 5