Apache: Air Assault

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  • Summary: Apache: Air Assault 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 meticulously created using high resolution map data from real-world satelliteApache: Air Assault 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 meticulously created using high resolution map data from real-world satellite photography. Apache helicopters are some of the most sophisticated combat aircraft on the planet - the player gets to fly multiple variations of them, each with their own extreme firepower and highly-detailed damage modeling. … Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 17
  3. Negative: 2 out of 17
  1. SpazioGames
    Jan 4, 2011
    80
    Another proof of how good the guys at Gaijin are at what they do. An entertaining, deep and challenging helicopter flight simulator.
  2. Vandal
    Jan 3, 2011
    77
    Maybe saying that this is currently the best helicopter simulation game is not the greatest of the praise due the lack of competition, but certainly it is an enjoyable game.
  3. XGN
    Dec 22, 2010
    75
    Apache: Air Assault is a great flight simulator that really knows how to show the true importance of helicopters during warfare. The controls and the gameplay won't let casual gamers join in on the fun and so Air Assault is really for those that have been playing with toy helicopters as a kid.
  4. GamingXP
    Dec 21, 2010
    70
    If you always dreamt about navigating a helicopter once in your life, then Apache Air Assault is a must-have. The detailed graphics and awesome atmosphere provide almost endless motivation.
  5. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Mar 17, 2011
    70
    It's hard to imagine casual types persisting with Apache for too long. It's certainly good enough for a game of its ilk but, once the novelty of pounding the ground wears thin, that's it. With just a single type of helicopter available it lacks the variety you get in most other air combat sims. [March 2011, p78]
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  6. Gamereactor Sweden
    Jan 3, 2011
    70
    Decent helicopter action with some flaws that keep it from flying higher on the grade skies.
  7. GamesRadar+
    Dec 21, 2010
    40
    It's hard to recommend this game to anyone but the most hardcore of flight simulator fans. As in, you have to be unreasonably hardcore. As in, you have Apache-themed bedspread and keep a picture of a Boeing AH-64A in your wallet that you stare at longingly throughout the day.

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  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 2 out of 6
  1. aggilus
    Mar 4, 2014
    8
    If you are into helicopter flight simulator this one if for you. Plenty of realistic flight controls and mechanics. The various missions areIf you are into helicopter flight simulator this one if for you. Plenty of realistic flight controls and mechanics. The various missions are standard issue but this is a licensed product of a deadly weapon. To be an Apache pilot you need to pass a 2yrs flying course. I've enjoyed the coop and I'm guessing the online is not always open since it's a 2010 game. If you want to engage in more action buy games like Battlefield 3 +… Expand
  2. DGDrocks7
    Sep 10, 2014
    8
    For those who like flying and helicopters, you'll love this game. Make no mistake, this game is meant for those whose have patience. Once youFor those who like flying and helicopters, you'll love this game. Make no mistake, this game is meant for those whose have patience. Once you realize that you have to fly the Apache like a real helicopter, then you'll be having a blast. Too bad the campaign is relatively short, but there are extra missions you can tackle, which are very challenging. There's also a free flight mode where you can fly 3 Apache variants plus a UAV copter and a Hind. As for online, it's dead, not a soul is there. Back when it was released, $60 was kinda too much, but now it's cheap, so if you love Apaches or flying in general, grab this game.… Expand
  4. EyeDeeNO76
    Sep 28, 2015
    8
    Russian developer Gaijin Entertainment made three of the best flight simulation games for the PlayStation 3 and the combat is good. Apache:Russian developer Gaijin Entertainment made three of the best flight simulation games for the PlayStation 3 and the combat is good. Apache: Air Assault not only has Apache's AH-1 and AH-64D Longbow in it but UAV's MQ-8B Fire Scout and MQ-9 Reaper also large helicopters IIMi-26 Halo, Mi-35 Hind, UH-60 Black Hawk and the A-10 Thunderbolt. One thing that is a negative about Air Assault is sometimes after a restart of a mission the rotor sound in cockpit view will be lost and the only way to get it back is to reset the game.… Expand
  5. NicoDaFlagburna
    Feb 17, 2011
    6
    This flying simulation is not particularly fun and the combat is not exactly engaging. There is however a real challenge in learning how toThis flying simulation is not particularly fun and the combat is not exactly engaging. There is however a real challenge in learning how to fly the Apache and if you are a flying enthusiast you will enjoy this element, however casual gamers will be turned off by the lack of obvious excitement. The missions are pretty standard fare and overall I felt the game was missing a sense of creative license. I wish they had taken a different approach when building the game because the flying physics are superbly sophisticated. I also noticed that there was no one online for a multiplayer battle. 63/100… Expand
  6. Ksyondz94
    Jul 15, 2021
    4
    В своё время услышал про игру, посмотрел игру, хочу поиграть решил я. Так получилось, что поиграть в игру довелось спустя 10 лет после ееВ своё время услышал про игру, посмотрел игру, хочу поиграть решил я. Так получилось, что поиграть в игру довелось спустя 10 лет после ее выхода. И когда я начал играть то мне очень нравилось, вжух - ракеты пуск - вжух - тепловизор, пулемёт - вжух…. И тут я дошёл до середины игры…. начали ярко светиться косяки в механике игры и апогей достигается на последних 3 миссиях игры, что же там такого страшного ?
    1 - не страшного, а жутко бесящего
    2 - эти последние 3 миссии дают явно понять что вертолёт АПАЧ название которого вынесено на обложку - это полное гавно, он не может нормально набирать высоту, управление идиотское, не удобное. Можно сменить вертолёт скажут мне игравшие, можно, да только это ничего не меняет - управление так же будет дубовым, а на русских вертолетах такие вещи как самонаводяшки отсутствуют в принципе, а без них тяжко….и они тоже являются проблемой…
    3 - самонаводяшки имеются в ограниченном количестве, после чего надо ждать пока они перезарядятся…. И тут вы узнаете что 2 минуты 30 секунд это ЧУДОВИЩНО долго, а ракеты воздух - воздух это вообще ИДИОТИЯ В КУБЕ мало того что их всего 8 штук (а потом жди 2:30) дак они ещё и нихера не попадают….
    4 - система «ЖИЗЬКИ» после того как ты умираешь 4 раза …. Ты начинаешь миссию заново…. Вот это гениальное решение из 90х меня оставило в полном недоумении, зачем не обычные чекпоинты а ограниченное количество попыток - для меня загадка. На последних 3 миссиях на нас кидают по 12 вражеских вертолетов (помним что ракет в-в мало и они нихера не попадают) тебя из за косяков механике сбивают пару раз в минуту ииииии …… а нам пофиг что остался один враг, начинай заново, великолепно , кто это придумал и кто это тестировал ???
    Итог - как это часто бывает нормальную игру угробили идиотские решения - неудобное управление (которое можно ещё и на реализм поставить, как не трудно догадаться там вообще ТУШИ СВЕТ),чудовищные 2 минуты 30 секунд, и ограниченное количество жизней.
    Это должна была быть чистая аркада где мы пафосно управляем супер пупер вертолетом, которая была угроблена парочкой идиотских решений, результат которых выражается в желании бросить геймпад в телевизор, как итог - отбивает желание пройти последние 3 миссии, то есть дрогнуть игру, ибо тратить нервы и время не хочется.

    В очередной раз удивляюсь как пара идиотских решений уничтожают все на своём пути.

    Вышеописанные претензии к игре находятся вне времени - то есть вышеописанное прекрасно бесило и 10 лет назад    … Expand
  7. Dingytheman
    Jan 23, 2021
    3
    Definitely not a sim.

    The helicopter controls are simcade, the sense of speed flying close to the ground is pretty good but the helicopter    Definitely not a sim.

    The helicopter controls are simcade, the sense of speed flying close to the ground is pretty good but the helicopter doesn't model momentum all that well, nor takes lift into account, you can go full speed in one direction and turn on a dime, or turn the engine off mid flight, and then on again just seconds before hitting the ground and still recover easily.. on "realistic" settings, lame.

    The worst offender though are the missions, absolutely awful, barely any effort was put into these, it's always you or a couple choppers vs an absurd amount of enemies, who start firing at you with extreme accuracy from miles away. I beat the game on "realistic". Almost the whole campaign is like a survival mode.
    The game gives you infinite ammo too to put up with the numbers, it just takes a few seconds for rockets to replenish automatically and hellfire missiles take around 2 minutes, again on "realistic".
    Might be worth 5 or 10$ IF you're really into Apaches and because there's no alternatives on PS3.    … Expand

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