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A solid entry for the 360

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 32 / 34
Date: June 29, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Okay, I have been playing this for a couple of days now. I have mainly played the campaign portion of the game. I tried to go online but there isn't many games to pick up on right now. Hopefully that will change as more and more people pick this game up. I am a die hard flight sim lover. I have several flight sims on the computer as well as several of the Ace Combat series. I wil say that the detail of the airplanes and armament on this game are extremely high and the jets look great.

There is bound to be comparisons of this game to the Ace Combat series. While comparing these two are like comparing apples and oranges, they each have their own sweet spots. Over G strives on more realism than Ace Combat. While you can fly on a novice level, it severely hampers your flight abilities. Once you switch over to the more realistic normal mode, you can enjoy barrel rolls and tight turns and the response feels great. The novice mode feels like your flying through mud.

You can set your plane up before each mission either with a recommended setup or choosing your own missile selection. There is a well appreciated range of missile and bombs to suit every mission. While yes, you can have a great view in the cockpit, I have yet to see a true 360 degree field of vision. It is more like 280 degrees.

The missions so far have been varied nicely. The main disappointment I have had is with the music selection. The Ace Combat series had great music and not only that but great chatter on the radio that really pulled you into believing that you were the one hero of the war. Of any flight game I have played, Ace Combat 5 has done this better than any other. Atleat with the 360 you can play your personal selection of music off the hard drive.

The explosions are decently animated with contrails visible after the jet or tank blows and the contrails move in the direction of the path of flight, which adds nicely to the realism. While flying, you can enjoy a view of your jet and you can notice the exhaust fumes as they exit the engine and also distort the view of the graphics behind the plane. This also adds nicely to the touch of realism.

While this is a solid entry for the 360, I can only hope that the next game improves on this one. If you are a hard core flight sim lover, you have to buy this. If you enjoyed Ace Combat, you may want to rent this game before buying it because it might not be exactly what you are expecting in relation to the Ace Combat series. Althought this game is on a console, it is more in line with what is available on PC's rather than what is previously available for consoles. Enjoy.

Three stars is about right!!!!!

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 13 / 16
Date: October 05, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I served four years in the Air Force so I was excited about this game coming out. About time xbox made a modern jet game!!! Now to the game... I was expecting a lot more from it to tell the truth. The graphics are amazing however the gameplay is terrible especially in novice mode. In novice mode, your plane is way too slow and difficult to turn. As another poster stated it feels like your flying through mud. When I switched over to expert mode, it seemed like the jet flew easier however defeating the enemies became way too hard. On some missions right when you start, someones already firing missles at you and sometimes two at once.

Also the game becomes very repetitive. There only so many times you can go out and "intercept" incoming aircraft and ships before you feel like you are doing the same thing over and over again.

As for during the options and briefing menus/screens, there wasnt much effort put into them. Between missions your spoken to by still pictures of cartoons... they dont even move. Between the game missions, it looks like a super nintendo game.

Also, the music SUCKS!!! I'd have to say this is the worst part of the game. Who ever made this game obviously has never seen the movie TOP GUN. The music is so far from what a real jet pilot would listen to its rediculous!!

So basically, it's an average game. Something that can be enjoyed for a while however it'll get old quick. Rent it so you wont have to waste 60 dollars on it. This is a thirty dollar game not sixty.

It is not an arcade game but a great combat sim

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 7
Date: August 01, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I have read many reviews for this game stating that the planes handle sluggish and are not realistic. I do not agree and in fact the reason the plane is sluggish is probably because you are flying with your air brakes on which causes the controller to vibrate.
I have played the game on easy and expert and it is great fun both ways. If you do decide to play on expert it will really make you think and you dont have time to second guess yourself. Is it hard to dodge missles? No, not if you know what kind they are. If you do not see "Launch" then you are being faced with a IR missle and turning on your afterburner will just draw the missle in. Instead, cut power and hit flare/chaff until threat is gone.

I really love this game and is very very similar to the old F-15 and F-16 games from the day. I still cant land on a carrier though.

If you want to fly and shoot down planes and not get the feel of what real combat is kinda like, do not get this game. This is as close as it gets for many of us and the game is awesome.

Great 360 Game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 6 / 6
Date: July 25, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I just got my 360 a few weeks ago, and this was the first game that I got. At first, I thought it was horrible, I thought the graphics were mediocre, and the cartoonish mission briefing style was cheesy. However, my attitude towards the game greatly changed once I beat North America (the first level). The graphics are outstanding, especially the African rivers and the Far East cities. You get new planes after various missions that keep every level different from the one before it. This is certainly a game capable of sucking away 6 hours of your weekend. I highly reccomend it to anyone who is a fan of flight or war games. I haven't played it on live, but i hear its pretty good. A MUST OWN FOR 360 OWNERS!!!

amazing

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 8
Date: July 07, 2006
Author: Amazon User

OMG first of all, I must say I have no idea how people say that this game's graphics suck.... They are amazing the detail is breathtaking. Everything is realistic! I don't know how people say the graphics suck. Another cool thing is that you dont have 60 missles which is rediculous. You have what a plane can carry.

Not bad for the first modern air combat game for the 360

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: July 05, 2006
Author: Amazon User

A lot of people are comparing this game to Ace Combat for the PS2 and the two games could not be more different. First off Over G is more of a flight sim. I have heard compliants that there is no feeling of speed, that your plane is like a blimp floating in space. Think of it this way, if you are in a plane at 30,000 feet and look out the window does it feel like you are going 500mph? No, it seems like you are floating.
The planes do not react like the do in Ace Combat, as you take into effect G forces and stress on the air craft, turns are wide as they would be in real life. You dont have unlimited afterburner and unlimited fuel like in Ace Combat.

Lets face it modern air combat is very impersonal, not like WWII where you fly right up on the enemy and waste them with the machine gun. In modern flight combat you shoot the enemy from miles away. Its kill before the enemy sees you. Some may find that boring.

Graphicly this game is amazing, the planes are beautifully rendered the details are amazing. The ground detail could have been done much better as you fly close to the ground it looks like carpeting, they could have done a better job there.

My only complaints of this game are as follows

1. There are no markers as to what you need to do in a mission, you could fly around and not know where to go. When you stumble on an enemy you get the pointer on where they are going

2. Sound is horrible, there is hardly any radio chatter, you can not hear your machine gun or missiles being fired. Music reminds me of some old NES game.

3. It is difficult to shake enemy missiles, once you are locked on it seems futile to dodge the missile, even with flares and hard turns.

4. You have very limited missiles not enough to complete some missions, which leaves you wondering what to do. I understand that as a flight sim the amount of missiles is realistic and you can direct your wingman to destroy targets, but they are not very good and often miss the targets.

Positives
1. Graphics are beautiful, plane details blow you away.

2. The physics of the game are great, too much G forces will cause the screen to go black as if the pilot was blacking out.

3. Take off and landings are very cool, you can feel the cross wind on the aircraft carrier.

4. The different views (inside the plane, behind etc. are great it gives you several options)

Overall this is a great addition to the 360 lineup I would hope they make a second one and continue to refine it. It can only get better.

Best Ever Console Flight Sim - Not too Arcadey

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: July 05, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Lots of depth to this game thanks to the aircraft selection/controls and weapon customization.

Those interested in and expecting next-gen specs will be disappointed but if your more interested in flight sim gameplay with a decent amount of aircraft attributes/physics that need to be kept in check, it will certainly satisfy.

From a framerate perspective, I'm not a good judge but I can tell you that I didn't notice any slow down or stuttering.

It's worth mentioning that I was impressed by the size of the maps in online multiplayer. I was flying in a straight line for a few real-time minutes and didn't hit any boundaries. Just when I thought there would be no more ground targets and that I should turn around, new islands and enemys appeared. It appeared to be gradual with no pop-up.

Note: the sound is in stereo by default and needs to be switch to 5.1 surround sound. The sound is excellent in 5.1.

They also utilize the rumble in the controllers very well.

The menu system is adequate. The only weak spot is the mission briefings. They are done with cheezy stills and voice overs. Luckily, if you want, you can skip them and go right to your aircraft selection.

As for the multiplayer, the arena mode is where it's at. It not strictly dogfights. There are enemy command points and other sea and land targets to take out. There are so many ways to strategize when you have team mates that communicate well. The more you learn what everything does, weapons to select, maneuvers/altitude changes/attack angles, etc... the more immersive and fun it becomes.

Anyone who is not interested in this game solely because of the few reviews, I strongly urge you to at least give it a rent and spend enough time with it to learn the controls and try the multiplayer with a friend. This game definitely takes a while to grow on you but when it does it really hooks you.

Mixed Feelings

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: July 18, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Over G is a game I have been looking forward to for quite some while. When it first arived, I was excited to play a next generation flight sim, and was given something that fell short of my expectations.
Sound- Even with my 5.1 turned up, the jet's feel incredibly quiet, outside of the aircraft, afterburners sound weak, and the jets overall sound very quiet. The Japanese rock music is nauseating, and the dialog is terrible.
Graphics- The graphics are a mixed bag, while your own aircraft and your wingmans look next-gen, with dynamic shine, realistic parts and movements, and high detail, enemy aircraft are severly lacking, they almost look like something from PS1. Also, multiplayer aircraft models are not as smooth or as sharply rendered as your own, this may be to save bandwith during online dogfighting, but detracts from the experiance if you are flying in formation, etc. Massive draw distances and thousands of trees, buildings and nicely rendered water help Over G, but ground textures get severly muddied and blurred close up, obviously not made for nap of the earth flying. Taito could easily have pushed the graphics to the limit, but fell severly short, tapping barely any of the 360's potential.
Multiplayer- Lack of split screen is a big draw back for Over G, and the online modes are lacking custimization. Also, once you complete a sortie online, you cannot stay with the group you played. Arena and Dogfight modes get repetetive, Dogfight mode is usually over before it starts, with most players using the F-22.
Gameplay- This is what saves Over-G in my opinion. If you are looking for an Ace-Combat style arcade shooter, this game will NOT fulifly any of your desires. Over-G trys to keep it real, with realistic weapon load-outs, stalls, fully functional instrumentation, physics that closely resemble the aircraft they are portraying plus carrier and land based take off and landings.
-Overall, this game falls short in many areas, but if you are looking for a realistic fighter jet game, this is it. A good summer game to hold you over untill the Fall.

Over G versus Ace Combat

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 8
Date: August 13, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I have played Over G Fighters and it isn't the best combat flight sim that I have played. The controls are not as good as Ace Combat or Blazing Angels. The controls really are HORRIBLE if you try to fly in arcade mode. I couldn't get the any of the planes to even do a roll with Arcade controls. However when I switched over to Realistic controls the game play, especially the controls became actually fun. It isn't a serious contender in the "Flight SIM" catagory but it is fun to fly play with. I would look for a used version as it should of been a $39 dollar game not a $59 dollar game. I'll keep playing it to finish it but it isn't even close to my top ten favorite games.

its ok

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: September 13, 2007
Author: Amazon User

The Game is ok. I'd give it a three.

pros: graphics are awsome and very detailed. when you run out of ammo or fuel, or your aircraft is damaged, you can land at the base or carrier and reload, refuel, and fix your Aircraft. flight controls are good. the game also has a free flight mode.

cons: mission are extremely difficuly. its almost impossible to evade a missle. one hit and your gone. music horrible. sometimes your missles wont even lock onto an enemy.

overall the game is just like Aero Elite Combat Academy for Ps2, for those of you familiar. it isnt similar to the ace combat series, but then again its a different type of flight sim. its only worth buying if your heavly into flight sims and if you have much patience for being shot down all the time.

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