Tom Clancys HAWX

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 20 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

11
Average:

6
Bad:

0

Pros:

Fastpaced action.
Exciting mission scenarios.
Maps that use satellite imagery.

Cons:

Dumb opponents.
Unrealistic physics.

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Last revision on April 22, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Fastpaced action
Exciting mission scenarios
Maps that use satellite imagery
Fun game really
Lots of planes to pick from
Assistance off mode adds enjoyment
Controls well (with a controller)
Great 16-player multiplayer
Co-op mode is limited, but fun
Fun singleplayer campaign

Reviewers Didn't Like

Dumb opponents
Unrealistic physics
Unrewarding unlock system
Graphics are bland
Storyline is bland as well
Missions can get annoying and monotonous at times
Online play needs some work
Singleplayer campaigns short
Multiplayer appeal doesn't last too long
Upgrade systems useless

Expert reviews and ratings

Best played to the tune of Kenny Loggins's Danger Zone Despite what you see in the screenshots in this review, H.A.W.X. is as much a flight simulator as Burnout Paradise is a driving sim. Ubisoft’s latest liberty with the Tom Clancy franchise...

By Maximum PC on July 25, 2009

Solid State...

By VR-Zone on June 09, 2009

Playing HAWX is a lot of fun really, sure it’s not a flight simulator and it’s far from any of the other games bearing Tom Clancy’s name but for what it is it’s a lot of fun, a bit short in the single player mode but fun...

By Testfreaks on June 08, 2009

Tom Clancy’s HAWX (High Altitude Warfare eXperimental squadron) is an arcade flight game where you take on the role of a US Air marshal whose destiny it is to save the United States from total destruction at one point. Sound familiar? It should,...

By New Game Network on April 23, 2009

Hawx is one of the better games of its...

By Computeractive on April 10, 2009

A fun experience marred slightly by the fact that it feels too easy, but those looking for fast arcade laughs will enjoy it. 7.5/10Print this pageUser reviews (0)Share this pageNoticed something wrong? Report...

By NowGamer on April 02, 2009

Air warfare has come a long way since the day in 1815 that British military balloonist Henry Hunt bombed Napoleon’s tent with a stale pork pie and a ginger-beer bottle full of warm urine. The RAF are currently testing a radar-guided anti-tank...

By Games Radar on April 01, 2009

The combat is pretty much up-close-and personal all the time, since no matter what you have to do - which might be bombing an airport hangar or taking down a F-117 - you have to get real close to get a lock-on or drop bombs. This means youll have to...

By Tech2 on March 27, 2009

Tom Clancys H.A.W.X:the terrain looks almost photorealistic.Platform: Xbox 360, PS3, PCPrice: $109.95 ($89.95 for PC)Classification: PGRating 3.5 out of 5 Spy author Tom Clancy has brought a number of successful creations to the world of games,...

By Sydney Morning Herald on March 26, 2009

Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X. excels at nearly everything it tries to do, and provides great replayability for long-term flyers. An improved campaign will make the sequel a true...

By GameZone on March 23, 2009

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