Customer Reviews

WarHawk Bundle with Bluetooth Headset

5 star:		(60)
4 star:		(21)
3 star:		(9)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I have been a gamer for a long time and have particularly been a fan of Shooter games especially on the PC. Somehow, online multiplayer shooters have never been my cup of tea. I have tried Battlefield series, Resistance and a few others.

The main reason is that even after putting in weeks I continue to suck at these games. Somehow, that stops being fun very soon.

However, I think I have finally found my Multiplayer addiction. I picked up Warhawk as an impulse buy and after just two days I am absolutely hooked.

The graphics etc. are pretty good. It has some issues with stats and online leaderboards. Lacks some lobby features. Some of these are going to be addressed soon, others we'll have to live with.

What makes this game one of the best I have played, however, is the gameplay. For the first time learning the game was actually fun. While I am pretty bad at it, I can still have fun being bad. It takes a few hours to learn the ropes. I suggest you download/read the manual and a few online guides. After that this game has me totally hooked. I am giving it 5 stars for it's mind blowing gameplay. Even the initial learning curve is hugely fun.

Pick it up if you like shooters. You will "Get" online multiplayer gaming with this.

Whew! That's how you feel after you put down the controller. This is one of those mindblowing games that is so frenetic all the time you can hardly catch your breath. The dogfighting is amazing, graphics look nice, no lag. There are already tons of servers to connect to, so getting in a game is easy. It takes a little while to get used to the controls, but once you do it is balls to wall action. Keep in mind there is no real story here. There is no real campaign to undertake. Some might be turned off by that, but I found that it didn't detract from the overall experience. Historically, I've never been much for online play, but this game may have just changed my mind.

You risk your social life, your job and your relationship. This game is seriously addicting, I can't get enough and I fear my marriage my suffer because of it.

This online multiplayer shooter is everything I hoped it would be and more. It's fast paced and intense, provides an immersive atmosphere, impressive variety and rewards teamwork and strategy. The feeling of being in the middle of a pitched battle while trying to claim that crucial zone (or defend your flag, or to survive that dogfight, or bring the enemy flag home for the win) is amazing. You've got Warhawks dogfighting overhead as you take on ground troops and tanks. Bullets whiz by and explosions detonate all around as you hope those same aircraft don't take notice of you, all the while you've got to keep moving as you never know when that sniper will find you in his sites. Or, you can choose to be the person in the Warhawk, defending your team as they battle it out on the ground. Or, you can be the sniper, hiding on a hill just waiting for that perfect shot to present itself. Really, the possibilities are huge.

When you find yourself on a team that is using their headsets it gets even better as a well coordinated attack or defense can turn the tide of the battle.

With Incognito's promise of downloadable content to come you can bet this game will grow and evolve giving you reasons to keep coming back to it. There have been a couple of bugs that have cropped up since its release but, in all honesty, they haven't really affected my enjoyment of this game in the slightest and with Incognito's dedication to making this game great you can bet that these issues are soon to be fixed.

So, if you didn't get the sarcasm in my title, let me rephrase:

GO OUT AND GET THIS GAME TODAY!

And while I won't go so far as to say that this game alone is a reason to buy a PS3 if you don't already have one, with all the great games on the horizon combined with how great this game is, now is as good a time as any to get a PS3.

I originally crossed this game off my list when I heard it didn't have a single-player mode. In almost 20 years of playing games I never liked multiplayer because it was always mostly 12 year old kids cursing up a storm or people ruining the game by cheating.

Last week I thought "Well, we're in the 21st century, might as well get used to the idea of multiplayer". I got this game two days ago and have already spend over 8 hours playing. I think I just might call in sick tomorrow as well.

In my opinion, this is the best game to get you started in a multiplyer gaming. Unlike online FPSs, this diversifies the game a hundred fold by having so many different types of fighting - Air, Ground, Vehicle. The real fun begins when you start finding unusual ways to getting a kill and it introduces a whole new dimension to the game. Imagine being a lone soldier on foot, with nothing but a pistol and a grenade being chased by a Warhawk into a bunker. Warhawk goes into hover mode and tries to stick its guns into the doorway of the bunker. As he lines up - you toss a grenade at him. KABOOOM! You just took down a fighter plane with a HAND GRENADE!

The crowd on the servers seems to be more on the adult side - I have found the people to be polite (One guy apologized twice for running me over accidentally with a tank). I think it has something to do with the fact that the price of PS3 keeps the younger gamers away. That won't last forever, so if you were previously put off by your past multiplayer experiences, this is the right game and the right time to get started.

My only complaints are just like everyone elses: The server interface needs work, preferrably like the one R:FOM where you are placed in the game automatically based on your rank/skill level. Also, some people are using "budget" headsets, which sometimes generates so much noise that no one else can converse throughout the game. That by the way is not the game's fault.

I think this game sets a new multiplayer standart, which is a good thing. I look forward to downloadable content as well as similar games in the genre.

I am an owner of both a PS3 and a Xbox360. Up until recently I have been pissed with the PS3's library of games (compared to 360), but that might be changing soon...
I picked up Warhawk and I must say "This game is loads of fun". Seriously if I had to describe Warhawk in one word, that word would be "FUN". The game runs very smoothly online.

Graphics- The visuals in this game are stunning. The draw distance and scope of the levels are like nothing I have seen. Flying through the clouds is pretty sweet. It feels like you are in the middle of a battle.

Sound- There is nothing like walking around on foot and hearing a Warhawk fly by speeding over your head. Or the sound of Rockets buzzing past you. Machine gun fire from turrets. All in 5.1 Glory!!!

Control- you are going to get OWNED for the first few games till you catch on. But dont worry at first it might seem pretty difficult but it actually becomes second nature very quickly (about 1hr)

Fun Factor- An ABSOLUTE BLAST.

If you own a PS3 this is a must have. If you do not own a PS3 this might not be the game that makes you go get one but it will definately add validity to the purchase.

I have played video games for decades now, I mean I basically got started with Pong on Atari, and by now tend to know my way around games quite well, or so I thought. Anyway, I personally tend to favor FPS and for me COD4 was simply as good as it could get, I actually got quite good at it.

I must admit I had never before played online, and also hadn't realized this game was online only. So I buy the thing, stick it in the PS3 and suddenly realize there is no single player option. So I say, well what the hell, I already bought the game, might as well give it a go, so I go online, and the next thing I know is that I'm suddenly a foot soldier in the middle of, well, how can I put this ... chaos, mayhem, Armageddon. all I could see were things being blowing up, soldiers running around all over the place, shooting each other, planes flying low firing missiles, machine guns, jamming jeeps or people, dropping bombs, grenades going off, tanks firing all over the place it was INSANE !!!!!!! So there I was, dazzled by all this, and basically just sitting there taking it all in when suddenly someone runs up to me and knifes me, and kills me !!!!! less than 30 seconds had gone by, and I was dead, I couldn't believe it !!!!. So there I was sitting on my sofa, my mind stunned by the apocalyptic scene I had seen, and by the fact I could do nothing to prevent from getting killed.

I mean, it's honestly not an easy game to master, for example the teams are the are reds and blues, and at that point I didn't even know what color I was. At around the nth iteration of me being killed in seconds, I got the hang of first selecting newbie games, which of course is where one should start playing, and then went for some online help as to how to learn to play this game, which in all reality generally just goes as far as saying it's just a matter of time and practice, and truthfully it is.

After about two hours and some no small degree of frustration I started to get the hang of it, and quite frankly have become addicted, and not all that bad at it either. This game feels like a real battle, not that I've ever been in one nor would want to be in one, but the reality of it all is simply amazing.

Being able to interact with other people, honk the horn and someone jumps on the jeeps turret, people jump around when you capture a flag, gang up and go attack the other team's HQ. It's simply unbelievable, the graphics are amazing, it's absolutely real time, no lags, the strategy and game play options are pretty much limitless. You can just hang back and defend, go fully offensive, snipe from somewhere well hidden, go about mine laying, or just slug it out for control of a small plot of land.

I have never ever in my long years played anything remotely like this, the interaction, the realism, the fact that it's real people you're going up against (probably all much younger than me though) just makes it mind blowing. I've actually had to set myself strict time limits for this game, I mean I do have a real life I must see to after all. But every spare half hour I've had the last four weeks I've played Warhawk. Oh and flying that Warhawk is just amazing, what a machine, well it does get some getting used to, and some is quite an understatement, you really need to get some hours in that cockpit before you're any good, and not get blown to pieces after 10 seconds in the thing.

Tanks are awesome, great firepower, from a distance you can make some pretty good damage and up close, if you're quick enough and aim well you can take out pretty much anything, Warhawks, ground infantry (you can actually just run them over), turrets, the lot. 4x4's are quick, nimble, great for having a go at a flag or controlling zones, and you can take two more with you which is really handy against more than one enemy.

This is sincerely the best game I have ever played, by far, and more than half the fun is the fact that your opponents and accomplices are real humans, not just dumb AI's. I mean even if it's kids, who cares, they are good at this and you help them out, and they help you out and it's all for the team. What is also amazing is that you can actually have one on one battles while all hell is breaking loose. At some point I was being spawned on some zone my team held, but a sniper was getting me all the time (probably some preteen little bastard), he must have killed me at least six times the same way (hey I was learning to play), so somehow I managed to get away, to sneak up on him and then oh so enjoyed getting back at him with my knife, next thing I know he spawns real close to me and we spend most of that half hour just killing each other, it was actually great fun.

What can I say, I can just go on and on and on about this game, it's simply amazing, really, buy it, go online, give it some time and you'll get the hang of it, I'm chief sergeant now and haven't actually played for too long and I truly enjoy every single minute of it. One other thing, you can choose to go into pretty much empty battle zones and practice flying the Warhawk, or just doing anything really, I have found this has helped me quite a lot in learning to use all the weapons you can find in the game.

Let me first say that I have rid myself of my Xbox 360. The Ps3 may not have achievements(they are getting more) in the games like Xbox. Hey big deal I have personal achievements; kids, college, or etc so not a big deal to an adult. Any way the "lag" issue is much better in Ps3(hands down) and Warhawk has dedicated servers and this game is really fun to boot.

Warhawk you can drive tanks, planes, jeep or run around on foot and make it really fun. I love Farcry for Xbox360, but that Lag stuff just kills the online fun, unless your the host of the game.

Get this game for the fun factor, teamwork and general mayhem. Also has achievements and did I mention that PS3 network is free and does not cost like Xbox.

Another fun game is Fall of Man check it out, great shooter without the ultra lag of Xbox 360.

A new PS3 owner, I haven't played console games since I gave away my PS1 a decade ago as I began college. As my first game for my PS3, the only drawback I see is that it can be too addictive.

Why? Like any good game with replayability, Warhawk is simple to learn but difficult to master. Anyone with fingers can log into a frentic game with 31 others and have some success blasting away. But it takes some time to learn. Which tactics work best in any situation is not so easy to immediately determine. Plus, I like to mix it up by cycling through the types of games (capture the flag and return it to yours, capture a zone and hold it, or team death match), the types of maps, and size of teams and maps (12 is close quarters while 32 is more epic with occasional close quarters fighting).

I recommend playing with other newbies at first so you're not discouraged and how badly you do. But like any other team multiplayer, a great player can get crushed if their teammates bite, or be victorious if they luck out to be with some veterans. This is all about the competition, trying to better yourself and learn how to work together in a team while you beat the other guys.

Complaints about cheaters and glitches seem misplaced. I never saw any cheating or glitches. Since the update I've heard that those problems went away totally. There should be some new maps coming and a new vehicle. My only suggestion would be to let people create maps or have random generated (but equally balanced) maps to mix things up even more.

For those who complain that experienced players have too much of an advantage, shouldn't that be how it is? I mean, a newcomer should have room to improve. The game is not one without skill requirements, it is more like Jeopardy than Deal or No Deal.

This is one of the best online games I have ever played. The graphics are smooth and lag does not live in the Warhawk world. I am not going to repeat some of the praise that people have already stated so I will add some things that I noted are missing.

1. The issue with finding and getting into servers to play has finally been solved. I can find a game and join in under a minute.

2. If you have a difficult time with the controls, they can be adjusted just press start go to control. You can turn on or off the sixaxis motion control. You can adjust sensitivity for air, ground, and foot control.

3. The biggest gripe that I have noted is lack of opportunity to practice without getting shot out of the sky by better players. All you have to do is create your own game and lock it. Once you do that you will be in a map by yourself, or you can give your friends the password to get in. I have spent much time in a locked map with friends working on our skill set. (We are getting better everyday).

I really recommend getting this game. There is a lot of content that will be added in the future and you want to be one of the more experienced when it comes. Good luck.

Warhawk is a well made next-gen game that rivals the PC multiplayer experience. There's no time wasted with a single player or ridiculous storyline. You join a server and get right down to killing the other team.

The graphics are great. Lately, most of us have realized that better graphics don't necessarily amount to a better game. Warhawk keeps gameplay as the #1 priority but have managed to really give the game the next-gen look. Most importantly though, the game runs smooth; excellent frame rates even with 31 other players flying around.

The controls are a big part of why this game is so fun. Everything is very intuitive. On foot, into jeeps and tanks, or taking to the skies in a warhawk, everything feels natural. You can also choose whether or not to use the sixaxis motion control. I like how they give you the option because it was a little difficult for me at first. So I've decided to learn the controls using analog first and then graduate to using the motion sensor later on.

There are a couple different game modes: Death match, Team Death match, Capture the flag, and Zones. I've been having lots of fun with Zones but all of them are worth playing.

You can also have 2-4 players join you in any online game but picking up a controller and simply pressing start. The game plays better than I thought it would in split-screen. You barely notice after a while.

One negative is that there is no tutorial and you'll have to just play and figure things out for yourself. Which isn't too difficult given how they've taken the simplistic route with this game. But it might be a little frustrating for the first half hour or so.

Overall, this is a must-buy game. For me it's a 10/10 but I realize some people really love their single-players so if you're one of them obviously this wouldn't be the best option but I'd recommend trying it out, you might be surprised. Single players are useless after you've played it through once. And most of them include some type of multiplayer to give you some sort of replayability but Warhawk focuses ENTIRELY on the multiplayer experience and you will be able to play this game forever. It just doesn't get old, this type of game.

I highly recommend you check this game out. There is literally no other game on the PS3 that even comes close. On any next-gen console actually. If you enjoy games like Counter-strike and Battlefield on the PC this is the game that'll bring you back to consoles. No keyboard/mouse but you might actually come to prefer the controller setup for this game. It's really that good.