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Not even as good as "Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe"

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 29 / 38
Date: December 08, 2003
Author: Amazon User

OK, I realize that this wasn't marketed as a "flight simulator", but let's be a little more up-front about it: it's less than an arcade game. It is *strictly* linear. Unlike "Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe", you can't pick sides or what plane you want to start flying. You are stuck in a "do this, get this upgrade, then do that" sequence. And although it is rated "Teen", I'd say it's aimed more at the 10-12-year-old crowd, someone who would buy into the stereotypes from "G-8 and His Battle Aces". Your initial instructor is a stereotype pompous English twit who would make a Terry Thomas accent sound downright Cockney. YOU play the part of a stereotype Southern-drawl "aw shucks" American pilot, complete with moronic diary entries. The Hurricane "airplane" that you are forced to start with flies as though it was glued onto the end of a stick rather than ANYthing that actually flies, and you start off chasing a bunch of "Hogan's Hereos"-level "German" (as in a lot of "Achtung! Mach' schnell!") pilots, all conveniently pointed out to you so you don't hurt yourself while looking for them. Have game players gotten that much dumber since "Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe" came out 12 years ago?

The folks that are put off by the more complex (and realistic) flight simulators won't find what they're looking for here, but I can't figure out WHO this game is aimed at. There's not enough shoot-em-up action for one end of the spectrum, there's DEFINITELY no intellectual challenges or puzzles for that kind of gamer, and the graphics (c'mon, this is LucasArts we're talking about!!!) are ho-hum AT BEST.

My advice: if you are looking for a "flight simulator" but are intimidated by the complexity, I'd STILL go for "IL-2 Forgotten Battles" and set it to it's built-in "Arcade" setting. Full freedom of choice in sides and aircraft, and the most GORGEOUS graphics you'll see in a game.

Pretty to look at, pathetic to fly.

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 3 / 14
Date: November 20, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I read as many reviews of this game as I could find. Most described it as "arcade like". That is an understatement.

Now I have been playing Lucas games since the days of Battlehawks 1942 (circa 1988) and Their Finest Hour (circa 1990). They were really fun to play and they were as realistic as could be reasonably expected at the time. SWON is neither. The flight dynamics are laughable. I know it wasn't made to be a flight sim. But how Lucas Arts could honestly put their name on such an inferior product is shameful. They have so much experience creating flight-based games that this acts like something that could pre-date Intelivision. If it weren't for the graphics this game would be almost worthless.

I do wish to commend Lucas for the narrator and the music. Fantastic! The combination does give the player a History Channel feel of the game. Unfortunately the game gets silly after that. The main character, Chase, is so busy bad-mouthing his flight instructor you wonder if he will turn coat and start fighting for the Germans. The dialog seems to have been written by a teenager with some kind of complex. The in-flight dialog isn't as bad but I found myself too busy trying to figure out the flight dynamics (or lack thereof) to really listen to it.

I have only played the game through a couple of missions. So far, it's about 3 hours worth. It's a shame Lucas Arts didn't take this to the level I know they can achieve. It could have rivaled MSCFS for players that don't want a full flight sim but want the feeling of flying combat. Perhaps Lucas should just stick with Star Wars where they can get away with make believe flight dynamics. How I yearn for a game that can rival Ace Combat 4. I was hoping Lucas wouldn't let me down. Alas...

Worst video game I ever bought

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 7
Date: December 28, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I expected more from Lucas entertainment, If I could give it -5 stars I would. The game has twitchy controls, you can't even roll your plan. The game finally lost me when I had to defend the Yorktown from wave after wave of bombers; I shot down 48 enemy planes and still lost. Please don't make the same mistake I did, pass on this game.

this game is a waste of money

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 10
Date: March 16, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I can't believe how bad this game is. If you buy it don't say I didn't warn you.

What the hell is this supposed to be?

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 4
Date: August 31, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game is annoying and loud. And I'm sick of the ugly planes and that stupid Rose girl. Can't she do anything by herself? Why do you need to save her all the time? This game is just so obnoxious. I thought I was going to heave. And I hate how they make all these female characters so useless and how they can't do anything by themselves. This game is rediculous. Save your money. You won't be sorry. And neither will I. Because I love you! :)

IT DOESN'T GET WORSE THAN THIS-HOPEFULLY NOT

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 7
Date: May 23, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I own approximately 20 ps2 games and I've never written a review before. This game was so bad and I was so infuriated at how terrible it was that I felt a civic duty to inform buyers to beware. The creators of this game must have never seen or played some of the more professional titles or their budget was so low that they couldn't afford the proper programmers to get the job done. I deem AC4 as the benchmark for flight simulation games and if it is a ten on a scale of one to ten then this title deserves a zero. I'm stunned at how many positive reviews this title received.....These players must be brain dead or else they work for the company that produced this garbage. The fact that it just came out and you can buy it new for $26 tells you a lot right there. You better rent it first rather than following the advice of your peers as this is a leming accident waiting to happen. (Whew, I feel much better now!)

Terrible. WARNING: THIS IS NO FLIGHT SIM

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 6 / 11
Date: October 25, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This is a shooter with planes. That is all. The flight charateristics are laughable, the gameplay mindlessly easy, and the repetition agonizing. I had very high hopes for this as I was a kid obsessed with Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe back on MSDOS. This is nothing like that. If you dig flight sims, keep looking. PS2 is just not the way to go.

Game is a nose dive

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: March 09, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Being a private pilot, I guess I'm a little particular when it comes to games in this area. I've read reviews and checked out screen shots before buying, and unfortunately for me, neither told an accurate story. The control of flight is incredibly limited. There is no rolling (without which you can't dogfight well at all), bombing is basically impossible due to an out of sight crosshair, the computer seems to take over to level the plane out, and it takes forever to build up for hangar. You can loop, but that's about it. The best part of the game for me was defending a base from the ground with a huge gun. The game is easy, even on the tough setting. My suggestion, buy another game like Ace Combat.

Disappointing!

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: May 05, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game could've been much more fun. The graphics is hideous, looks like PS1 game. The ammunition/cannon effect is cheesy. The wing flaps and rudder don't turn. The control is super stiff, airplanes act like future jet fighters. The replay engine is lame! It only shows the last 20 seconds of the action or when/how you died! ALL GERMAN AIRCRAFTS are not sporting the Nazi symbol thus killing historical authenticity; Its probably because Whore Hey Lucas is Jewish.

Despite all these flaws this game is still pretty decent, nothing more. However I did like the super zoom in close camera which allows the pilot to see enemy aircrafts up close.

Overall if you're looking for a WW2 aircraft game get Heroes Of The Pacific.

WWII Arcade Game

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: May 15, 2004
Author: Amazon User

If you are looking for a flight combat sim-this isn't it. You're better off still playing Ace Combat 4 or waiting for Ace Combat 5. This game is definitely a renter. Wish I hadn't bought it.

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