SynopsisIn the year 2012, the era of the nation-state is drawing to a close. The nations of the future increasingly have turned to private military companies, also known as PMCs, to aid in their defense. These elite mercenaries provide clear benefits to the nations that engage them, but they also tend to take a rather lax view of the law. Even so, the Reykjavik Accords have authorized the PMCs' right to serve in every aspect of military operations. As the PMCs' role is further legitimized and their influence grows, concerns have begun to mount. Have the PMCs been granted too much power? And, if so, what will the consequences be for the world?Tom Clancy's HAWX puts you in the pilot's seat for revolutionary aerial combat action in an all-too-realistic world of the near-future. Engage in intense high-altitude warfare, complete with cutting-edge technology and devastating firepower. Become an elite pilot of the future through use of the game's unique Enhanced Reality System, which provides a incredibly realistic flight experience, including radars and incoming missile detection, weapons trajectory control, an anti-crash system and more. Take the throttle of more than 50 authentic aircraft as you prove your skills in dogfights over war-scarred modern landscapes. In HAWX, you're at the controls for stunningly rendered air combat.
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Being an avid gamer of mostly FPS's and sports games, i'm always up for some good old fashioned dog-fighting. While there isnt a whole lot of that to start (havent tried multiplayer yet) the game itself is a lot of fun. The GF has taken control of the game from me cause it intrigued her so hence this little review. It does take a little getting used to flying and getting the "yawing" right but once you are used to that then the game should be a blast. The story seems decent to start so nothing to complain about there. Like someone stated in a previous review, there are not unlimited missiles. I just seems that way on the "normal" difficulty. Great game, especially if you are a fan of the genre, go out and pick it up. Ive seen in it priced cheaper in new adds at other locations but i may see if BB will do a price match/adjustment.
What's great about it: Fantastic graphics, Lots of planes