This is not a flight sim, its an arcade game. Flight characteristics are non-existent. There is almost nothing immersive about this game. The story is shallow and not very interesting, and due to the arcade style planes there is no sense of speed or achievement. Its a breeze to fly and fight.

However, if you take it as an arcade game it is quite fun. You can have a blast shooting down planes, heli's, boats and tanks, etc… There are some good camera angles (such as OFF mode, and following a missile on its journey to the target) and it can get quite intense when there are is a lot of enemies.

Overall I probably wouldn't have bought this game if I had known what I know now. I would suggest the Blazing Angels games over HAWX.

If there is one game you have to try before you die, its this one. Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X delivers everything promised and more in this fast-paced dynamic game.

From the realistic and intense combat high in the skies over multiple cities and countries, to the intricately designed warbirds you use to rain destruction upon your enemies, this game is well worth the price tag.

The real selling point of this game for me was the realism of the air combat. Accurate military specs on both aircraft and weapons used, along with ability for team-mate coordination, allow for a combat experience that draws you in to the point of believing you are in the cockpit.

The campaign itself is based along a well engineered and believable plot, with enough hooks and action to keep you in the pilot's seat until the end. Unfortunately not enough players use the online multiplayer function to warrant proper testing, but nonetheless, this game rates a solid 9/10