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WARHAWK (8.5/10.0) |
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Game Review by:
Mike Kurnat
Platforms: PS3
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Developer: Incog Inc. Entertainment
Resolution: Widescreen, 480i, 480p, 1080i, 720p
Release: 082807
ESRB: T for Teen. |
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"Is there a lot to
this game? The answer is no. However what is there is an
absolute blast to play."
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The name Warhawk might sound familiar to many game
fans. That is because this is the next-next-gen version of the PS1
game Warhawk released in 1996 and boy what a difference eleven years
makes. The original was strictly an air combat game that had you
complete goals while you blow up other plains and structures. The
PS3 version really only shares the name with the original because it
goes in a completely different direction. The 2007 version is a 3rd
person game that is 100% online and features way more than just
flying around. You can battle via the Warhawk but you can also go by
foot, 4X4 and tank in multiplayer matches that feature up to 32
players on big beautiful maps.
There are five types of games. Classics like deathmatch team
deathmatch and capture the flag are the obvious. The other two are
zones and dog fighting. Imagine 32 plains zipping around a map and
that is dog fighting. Dog fighting is the best way to learn the
Warhawks abilities and hone your flying skills. Zones is a land
taking game that involves two teams trying to capture and hold key
locations on a map. Zones is my personal favorite because the
battles can get very intense in small areas when you are defending a
key central zone.
Presentation wise there isn’t a whole lot beyond the game itself but
the graphics are impressive from the very first time you jump into a
game. Flying around gives you some breathe taking images and on land
the maps are very detailed. The interfaces are extremely easy to use
and the controls are mostly solid. Trying to fly the plains with the
Sixaxis is a pain. It’s much easier to fly using classic control
schemes.
The main motivation in the game is to rank up and earn awards. You
do this by scoring points in the game for kills and team points.
Team points involve flag captures and zones gained or shrunk. As you
rank up you get more customizable options for your character and
your Warhawk. Awards are given when you are doing something special
during a round of play or over a period of time. You get awards and
more points for being the highest scorer in the game, having the
most team points, good accuracy, no team kills and a slew of other
things that will keep you playing and playing to earn those
prestigious awards.
Is there a lot to this game? The answer is no. However what is there
is an absolute blast to play. If you are a fan of the Battlefield
series, this will be right up your alley. The game runs really
smooth too. I’ve experienced almost no lagging and I’ve seen no
frame rate drops which is impressive with the amount of things
happening on the screen. The game does come in two forms. You can
download the game via the Playstation Network for $40 or you can buy
the hard copy of the game for $60. The hard copy does come with a
Bluetooth headset which is almost a $40 value. If you already have a
headset I would just download it, but if you don’t this is the time
to get one because what is better than blowing your friend’s plain
out of the sky? Letting him hear about it. 8.5 out of 10 |
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WARHAWK
© 2007 Incog Inc. Entertainment
All Rights Reserved
Review © 2007 Alternate Reality, Inc. |
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