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Developer: Incognito Publisher: SCEA Release Date: Aug 28th 2007 Genre: Shooter Sub Genre: Third Person Shooter
Warhawk
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Warhawk Review

Posted on August 31st, 2007 at 14:52 EDT
Warhawk is an amazing multiplayer experience. Almost everything is spot on, and players will have a lot of fun taking on different roles and trying out different tactics to reach their objectives. This title is a must-have for PS3 owners.
Pros
  • + Simplistic menus and descriptions will help anyone become a server host and ranked pilot.
  • + There's a ton of ranks, ribbons and medals to earn.
  • + Graphics are beautifully enticing.
Cons
  • - Steep learning curve without documentation or tutorials.
  • - Only works on one PSN account if you download it.
  9.0
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User rating: 9.2
(based on 136 votes)

Don’t be alarmed if you find yourself blown up more than once simply because you’re caught unaware admiring the stunning view. Never has anyone seen such huge draw distances. When you take the power of a newer console to make something newer and better, using the hardware to accomplish things that have never been seen in the same generation is definitely no ordinary feat. What is more significant is when you take something very familiar, and you redesign it into something breath taking. Creating a newer, better adventure that lifts the souls and the minds of the players at hand. Warhawk doesn’t just let gamers experience something enjoyable it lets them live it.

Warhawk featured a significant focus upon a single player mode, with a multiplayer taste when it was announced nearly two years ago. Luckily, Incognito discovered that their multiplayer mode had the potential to break the mind’s imagination barrier for gamers. With this in mind, they made the game an online only thrill on the ground or in the air. In addition, they provided a number of extra features, such as the ability to host games yourself or throwing up a party with multiple players on one system. With all the stunning features, and the breath-taking atmosphere, Warhawk is undoubtedly one of the most enjoyable multiplayer experiences that are available on quite possibly any console. With its incredible depth and unbelievable gameplay, everyone should get ready to experience the thrill of aerial combat with hundreds of enemy fighters, and intense infantry combat in a massive, all-out war fought on both the ground and in the skies.

The customisation is definitely one of the key gems in Warhawk. On starting the game, you'll set up your appearance in battle for both your soldier and your Warhawk. To start the unbelievable fighting trek, you’ll have to choose one of two sides: the Eucadians or the Chernovans. The Eucadians appear to be more modern and amiable, while the Chernovans seem to be more towards the technological and darker side. The choice that you make between the two is cosmetic, and doesn't really have any impact upon the title whatsoever. The goal is to simply remember that you're enemy is anyone that doesn’t look like you, and you want to annihilate them, whether on ground or in the air.

You'll be pitted against 31 players across five different worlds, each of which can be sectioned into as large or as small a stage as you want for close, head bashing combat or an epic adventure. You'll take on your opponents in one of the four different gameplay modes: Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag and Nodes play. Anyone who has played multiplayer games will know straight off the bat what Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch is, but there are some unique changes that add to the unique flavour of Warhawk. If you decide to play a Warhawk only game, you're engaging in only Deathmatch or Team Deathmatch, to where there is no purpose for Capture the Flag or Nodes play. Secondly, sprinkled across every map are myriad bases and checkpoints. Capturing these bases allows you to create a spawn point for anyone on your team, who can then warp to any checkpoint or base in that territory as long as it's in your control. It also generates new weapons, turrets and vehicles for you and your allies to use. So, next time you see yourself flying across a checkpoint that use to be empty and are blown up by a turret out of no where, feel free to go crazy on the base aspect.

In Nodes play, the bases play an integral part in the mode’s experience. Throughout, your entire goal is to capture bases and remain within the border of that territory, from which power emerges as a result of your troop presence. The more troops that you have in that area, the larger your team base becomes as you gain more points to win the game. If you manage to link together more than two nodes, you get a bonus on the number of points, as well as increase the number of weapons your team can use. As your team fights anxiously to repel invaders, it is necessary to make sure the ... (continued on next page)

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posted 2:58pm EDT - August 31st, 2007
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Gave it 9.5. Would have rated it 10, but I get killed all the time and that's negative!

posted 3:01pm EDT - August 31st, 2007
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more like an 8.5, that is good for an online only in my opinion, this review seems a tad biased to me or the site is just the type to give a great score to something people find fun

posted 3:07pm EDT - August 31st, 2007
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I would give it 9.5 if it had more levels annd more weapons

posted 3:13pm EDT - August 31st, 2007
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posted 3:26pm EDT - August 31st, 2007
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that what im talking about baby a 9.5
posted 3:28pm EDT - August 31st, 2007
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not a 9.5 an 8 is more accurate.  To be honest Im waiting for our 9+ game , Ive been waiting a year now...ALL I FREAKIN WANT IS ONE GAME TO LIVE UP TO THE BS HYPE SONY keeps putting out.  so frustrated... especially since I played bioshock at a buddies house!  where is our GOW and Bioshock??    I still believe in SONY but man make it happen already and quit hyping the mediocre games!!  anyone else with me??

posted 3:37pm EDT - August 31st, 2007
7

Well... GOW came out a year after the Xbox 360 had been out and Bioshock is a good two years. So if you wait for Uncharted then there is your first PS3 title and I am sure you will find your Bioshock in the next year. Actually Bioshock is coming to the PS3 in Spring so no need to worry about that.

posted 3:46pm EDT - August 31st, 2007
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Warhawk should be able to appease most PS3 owners' appetites until other big titles come out within the next few months.  I can say that I'm really excited about Warhawk; I'll have to get the ball rolling and get myself a PS3 first.

posted 3:46pm EDT - August 31st, 2007
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no they said it is not coming out to the ps3 anymore

posted 3:52pm EDT - August 31st, 2007
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@NoUseMercenary- thank you for that perspective, your absolutly right, I do believe SONY will get there and are very close but man I thought they were gonna be there by now, Ill have to keep waiting and I didnt know that about BIoshock in the spring but am glad to hear it. As long as its at least as good as the Hexbox's version -unfortunatly so many cross platform games have not been....cough..Madden,TC Vegas, cough cough....

posted 4:07pm EDT - August 31st, 2007
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i agree with most of what the reviewer says, but my biggest complaint about the game is the length of time required in order to be up to par with the quality of players out there...  As with most games with online play (well, all FPS and 3rd person shooters), your performance will suck (as in my case) unless you invest a massive number of hours in the game.  Added to that, games like Warhawk have beta testers where they have already a 3-month advance in experience when the game ships out...

Instead of having the option to filter the servers with a minimum ranking to yours, Warhawk should have the opposite, meaning the option to filter the servers with ranking not higher than yours....

posted 4:20pm EDT - August 31st, 2007
12

stonking, game...could have been better but as a first time game it's well worth the £20 it costs...should keep me amused for a few weeks...

posted 4:22pm EDT - August 31st, 2007
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what do the games highlighted in blue on the warhawk server mean? I found the answer:  blue means SCE server is hosting the game, white is any PS3 user.

posted 4:33pm EDT - August 31st, 2007
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take some time to learn, great geme!!!9.5 in my opinion

jusdbuy it!

posted 4:52pm EDT - August 31st, 2007
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The blue names are Sony Servers.  I think the game deserves it score, an excellent game.

posted 5:19pm EDT - August 31st, 2007
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I would give it a 8.5 needs more levels and weapons but I am almost positve that those will come as updates later on.

posted 5:32pm EDT - August 31st, 2007
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gave it a 9.5 i think killzone will deserve a 10 also i cant wait to buy this game on the weekend. I moving right now so my ps3 is packed up. waaaaa!

posted 5:34pm EDT - August 31st, 2007
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greate review !!! 

 

posted 6:24pm EDT - August 31st, 2007
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psn id: gingo... great review and i agree with everything you said, this is a truly fantastic game that every online game should aspire to and with the inclusion of mesage box to talk to friends this would be a perfect 10. Talk to u on psn.

posted 7:07pm EDT - August 31st, 2007
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solid game but the the ground weapons are TERRIBLE! you can't even aim unless you have a sniper rifle! WTF??? there is no skill or talent in the ground weapons at all. the warhawks and tanks and jeeps are fine though. whoever designed the stupid aiming system should be fired. how can you beta a game and come away without changing that is beyond me! all the beta testers should not be allowed to own this game for not demanding the aiming system be changed. 3rd person is fine...just let me zoom or aim or something....don't just put a dot on the middle of the screen and have auto-aim! pointless i tell ya

posted 7:45pm EDT - August 31st, 2007
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i absolutely think this game is a 9.5 with it online multi player with split constant promotion awards and ribbons and lots of warfare what more could you ask for except for naked chics haha lol i have started a sick clan called CAASU if you would like to join up jjust add me as a friend my id is BELLYBOY33 and we will shoot it up ,,,,,,,,,,,the name stands for Canadian And American Soldier United

posted 9:00pm EDT - August 31st, 2007
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Very cool, but since it has no single-player I wont be picking this one up.. not all for online/multiplayer gaming.. so thats ashame but oh well, looks great.

posted 11:12pm EDT - August 31st, 2007
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This is game a killer app for Sonys online games. Fully entertaining. I really dont know what kind of killer game youall looking for. Bioshock is not an MS first party title either so it might come on the PS3 later on. Haze is coming and so is Unreal III.

posted 11:47pm EDT - August 31st, 2007
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there needs to be a arty system!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

posted 9:27am EDT - September 1st, 2007
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The problems can be fixed in a couple of seconds,through a patch.Anyways i have a question,If i'm playing on a single ps3 with my buds,in four player co-op.Will they have their own stats and what not?

posted 12:13pm EDT - September 1st, 2007
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i was not going to buy this game originally because it was online only.  However, i decided to give it a try because it looked so incredible and i must say i am impressed with this game.  it does not matter that it's only a multiplayer game.  To me, if it's fun it's worht it and this game definitely is.  Go pick it up today if you don't already have it.

posted 1:35pm EDT - September 1st, 2007
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i couldnt wait for the bluetooth retial so i downloaded it today, almost on a whim through the gayest am television id ever seen. and god damn this game does not dissapoint, sometimes its so involving your almost cant seem to function because so much is going down around you. probably the most amazing game i ever played.

I put it on after a quick game on graw2 and it was so rediculous how bad that game seemed - even though i like it. This is what the ps3 is all about. and its only just got started! yeah!!!!

posted 2:53pm EDT - September 1st, 2007
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The game is hot.. its a 10!!!!  And F all you guys that like to babysit on the Canon's.. Ima get ya!!!!!!!   :) :) Lol

posted 5:49pm EDT - September 1st, 2007
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9.5 it is ... and don't worry peeps more maps are on the way! This game is the Bomb! Never before have I seen such draw distance! Great Job!

posted 7:50pm EDT - September 1st, 2007
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Best online game i've ever played. Love it. My PSN username is Delta-Ops if you want to add me.

posted 5:42am EDT - September 2nd, 2007
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9.5 is what this game deserves. Great Review! I urge everyone to give it a go. If you like multiplayer, quit whatever game you are playing right now and get into Warhawk. If you don't like multiplayer... give it a try anyway because this is THE BEST ONE by far! Nothing else is close. You truly feel like you're a part of a huge, strategic battle with limitless options. I advise taking advantage of the offline split screen to become familiar with the controls, levels, and weapons. Online can be tough for some, but this is the first game I've played where you can have fun even when your a noob because the options are limitless and the worlds are massive. Creativity plays a bigger role here than ever before in a death-match game. Some are complaining about limited levels. Not me. Try saying that once you've taken the time to master each one of them. The levels are huge and very well suited for game-play. Each level is a gem. More will come as add-ons. In short, Warhawk is the hottest game at the moment and I expect before long "everyone and their mom" will know it.
posted 9:26am EDT - September 2nd, 2007
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It sounds like a great game, gave it a 9.5!

posted 11:00am EDT - September 2nd, 2007
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I think the game is really great in terms of FUN gameplay, you know I find myself laughing even when I'm kickin A** and then all of a sudden BLAM! I finally get knocked off my perch! But, there are a few things that would have made it a little better. I won't rehash all the problems everyone else has already mentioned (And you all know what I mean!) but through patches here and there I'm sure they can make it perfect. What I wanted to know is, do you guys think they'll eventually have new downloadable content? Maps, vehicles etc? I can see a few things they could add in time. But overall definitely worth every penny (And I'm a SOCOM fanatic, I KNOW, I KNOW!)LOL. This game is fun where SOCOM and it's players are way more serious! This game is more laid back in that respect. Well, I've blabbered on long enough, take care all!

 

posted 4:20pm EDT - September 2nd, 2007
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Just what this game deserves.

posted 5:48pm EDT - September 2nd, 2007
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Hmmm was looking forward to this game, but If its sooo hard for a online noob I dont know...

posted 4:15am EDT - September 3rd, 2007
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Its a 10 for me, man mad online game of the year for sure.

posted 12:52pm EDT - September 3rd, 2007
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Damn, that's a really high score.......hmmmmm
posted 4:46pm EDT - September 3rd, 2007
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i gave it a 3.0 this game should not of gone live, its still in beta form. heres my reasons why: The game freezes for no reason, the ranking system is broken, you do the awards it says you need and it wont give you the rank, you log in 1 day and ur a recruit next day back to ur normal rank and then later on back to a recruit. the ranked server system is by far the worst iv ever seen, decated ranked servers... if you host a ranked game you cant play in it, how bull is that. KS'ing is by far the worst part of this game, you can be fighting ppl and then someone shoots a random shot and gets the final hit and in turn gets the points for it. the points need to be by % based dmg. WTF is wrong w/ these beta testers, did they not give them any info at all?
posted 1:59am EDT - September 4th, 2007
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I'm glad I got the downloadable, this is one game you'll want to access quick when your friends join a big game. Can I change my score to a 10 when they fix the bugs? This is really a 10 game with a few bugs making it appear imperfect.
posted 9:25am EDT - September 4th, 2007
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funnest game out there for the ps3 so far :D great game only problem is ether finding an open server and the rankings keep getting reset :S

posted 2:47am EDT - September 7th, 2007
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confrontation is gonna be another online downloadable multiplayer no offense Warhawk fans but im gonna hold my money and wait for that one
posted 3:20pm EDT - September 9th, 2007
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the halo-like split screen online must be cool,

but saving for NHL, Skate, an RockBand.

So i have no extra $

posted 11:15am EDT - September 10th, 2007
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i can´t find any kind of interess in this online multiplayer games. old school offline still rules !!!

posted 10:09pm EDT - September 11th, 2007
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to ps3- the ultimate machine when u are doing spilt screen they get their own stats but it doesnt count because of the fact that they are using your name. if that makes sense.

posted 12:11pm EDT - September 16th, 2007
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This game is simply AWESOME.  Total Fun.  9.5-10 easy

HUGE Reference Title for the PS3.

posted 9:57am EDT - September 19th, 2007
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Damn this game is ADDICTING!!! Been going to bed late because of this (YAWN). Awsome game and extremely fun to play. Finally got my Jabra headset to work!! with the headset, it makes this game one better than it is, especially if you chat with ppl who are working together and not saying stupid things & making obnoxious noises. MUST HAVE 4 PS3!!!!!

posted 11:37am EDT - September 22nd, 2007
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I'm still on the fence on this game.  I just can't wrap my head around the lack of single player. 

posted 7:50am EDT - October 4th, 2007
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Can anyone tell me why my jabra b/tooth headset works in one game then i go to another and its dead....anyone???

posted 8:09am EDT - November 1st, 2007
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This game is an 8.0

 

No way is this a 9.0 that's reserved for games of God of War and the like. I'm being realistic and would have given it a 8.4 if it wasnt for the point system which is stupidly crafted.and as Mecha_Daddy has just pointed out we  would have thought that single player playability has to be considered so I'm discounting my score to a 8.0.

posted 6:05pm EDT - July 24th, 2008
50

this game is cool but i feel i got it too late everybody was a pro and stuff and i kept getting shot down in about 10 seconds after being airborne still good though

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