Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X

What it is

Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X is a combat flight simulator developed by Ubisoft Romania and published by Ubisoft. Set in 2012, its story takes place as nations increasingly rely on private military companies and the rules of warfare shift. The game focuses on aerial combat and includes single-player, multiplayer, and co-op play. It was released in 2009 and is listed for Windows and PlayStation 3, with Steam features specifying Windows.

A central part of its flight experience is the Enhanced Reality System, or E.R.S. It provides aircraft interception trajectories, incoming missile detection, an anti-crash system, damage assessment, a tactical map, and weapons trajectory control. Players can also use it to give orders to their squadron and other units. An assistance mode lets players ease into missions while using this technological support. The listed Steam features include Family Sharing. The game is categorized as a combat flight simulator and as an Action title on Steam.

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Who it suits

H.A.W.X suits players looking for a military flight game with solo, multiplayer, and co-op modes. Its E.R.S. tools and assistance mode may appeal to players who want guidance and tactical information during flight missions.

H.A.W.X pairs combat flights with a set of navigation, threat, and weapons tools in its E.R.S. system. It offers solo missions as well as multiplayer and co-op play.