Summary
- Release Year: 2010
- Genres: Simulator, Tactical
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
- Developers: Gaijin Entertainment
- Publishers: Activision
Apache: Air Assault (2010)
Apache: Air Assault is a helicopter flight simulator game developed by Gaijin Entertainment and published by Kalypso Media. It was released on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 in 2010.
The game features more than 16 multi-stage missions involving air and ground strike operations off the coast of Africa, the mountains of the Middle East, and the jungles of Central America. Each mission is meticulously created using high-resolution map data from real-world satellite photography.
Players can fly multiple variations of Apache helicopters, each with their own extreme firepower and highly-detailed damage modeling. The game also features a variety of weapons and equipment, including rockets, missiles, and bombs.
Apache: Air Assault received generally positive reviews from critics. It was praised for its realistic graphics and flight physics, as well as its challenging and engaging gameplay. However, some critics found the game to be too difficult and unforgiving.
Gameplay
Apache: Air Assault is a helicopter flight simulator game that puts players in the cockpit of some of the most sophisticated combat aircraft on the planet. The game features a variety of missions, including air-to-air combat, ground attack, and search and rescue.
Players can choose to fly one of three different Apache helicopter variants: the AH-64A Apache, the AH-64D Apache Longbow, and the AH-64D Apache Block III. Each helicopter has its own unique strengths and weaknesses.
The AH-64A Apache is the most basic variant of the Apache helicopter. It is armed with a 30mm chain gun and a variety of rockets and missiles. The AH-64D Apache Longbow is a more advanced variant of the Apache helicopter. It is equipped with a Longbow radar system, which allows it to track and engage targets from long distances. The AH-64D Apache Block III is the most advanced variant of the Apache helicopter. It is equipped with a variety of new weapons and systems, including the AGM-114 Hellfire missile and the M230 chain gun.
Players can also choose from a variety of weapons and equipment to equip their Apache helicopter. These include rockets, missiles, bombs, and flares. Players can also choose to equip their helicopter with a variety of defensive systems, such as chaff and flares.
Graphics and Sound
Apache: Air Assault features realistic graphics and sound. The game’s helicopters are modeled in great detail, and the environments are lush and detailed. The game’s sound effects are also top-notch, and the music is appropriately intense and atmospheric.
Multiplayer
Apache: Air Assault features a variety of multiplayer modes, including cooperative and competitive modes. In cooperative mode, players can team up to complete missions together. In competitive mode, players can compete against each other in a variety of game modes, such as deathmatch and team deathmatch.
Reception
Apache: Air Assault received generally positive reviews from critics. It was praised for its realistic graphics and flight physics, as well as its challenging and engaging gameplay. However, some critics found the game to be too difficult and unforgiving.
Overall
Apache: Air Assault is a solid helicopter flight simulator game that offers a variety of challenging and engaging missions. The game’s graphics and sound are top-notch, and the multiplayer modes are a lot of fun. However, some players may find the game to be too difficult and unforgiving.
Score: 8.5/10
Review Score
8.5/10
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