Heatseeker (video game)

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Heatseeker

Developer(s) IR Gurus
Codemasters
Publisher(s) Codemasters
Platform(s) Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable
Release date Wii & PS2
Flag of EuropeMarch 30, 2007
Flag of AustraliaApril 13, 2007
Flag of the United StatesMay 1, 2007
PSP
Flag of the United StatesMay 8, 2007
Flag of EuropeMay 25, 2007
Flag of Australia June 1, 2007
Genre(s) Flight Action
Mode(s) Single player
Rating(s) ESRB: Teen
PEGI: 12+
OFLC: PG

Heatseeker is a jet fighter game for the Wii, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation Portable game systems jointly developed by IR Gurus (now Transmission Games) and Codemasters. The PS2 and Wii versions of the game were released on March 30, 2007 in both Europe & Australia, and on May 1, 2007 in the US. The PSP version was released on May 8, 2007 in the US, May 25, 2007 in Europe, and on June 1, 2007 in Australia.[1]

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[edit] Story

Players take on the role of an International Council pilot Mike "Downtown" Hudson, often accompanied by wingman Hank "Divot" Harrison. The game begins with a terrorist attack. The plot follows the International Council's attempt to thwart a dangerous dictator with an advanced nuclear cache named Bae Jung-Tae. Along the way, the player uses their flying and fighting skills to tackle a range enemies in the air, on land and at sea.[2]

[edit] Gameplay

Heatseeker is an aerial combat game that pits players against a variety of computer-controlled airborne opponents. Players are equipped with modern military hardware and a choice of weapons. The game offers players access to over 30 jets and 40 different weapons.[3]

Missions take place over Korea, the Caribbean and Antarctica. Heatseeker has a display feature called ImpactCam, which allows the player to follow the progress of a missile once it is fired through to impact, from several camera angles. Environments are destructible, and players can blow up bridges, airports, docks, and military bases. The game offers players the choice between first and third person viewpoints.[4]

[edit] Reception

The game has received mixed reviews, including a 7.6/10 from IGN UK [5], an 87% from Official Nintendo Magazine [6], a "C+" grade for the Wii version from The Wiire, a 7.5/10 from Nintendo Power, and a 2.5/5 from EGM (Electronic Gameing Monthly).

[edit] References

  1. ^ Codemasters : Search : Site search results for: heatseeker
  2. ^ IGN: Heatseeker Soars to Wii
  3. ^ IGN: Heatseeker Soars to Wii
  4. ^ Codemasters : Press : Codemasters announces Heatseeker, an explosive 21st Century military aerial combat extravaganza
  5. ^ IGN.com: Games, Cheats, Movies and More
  6. ^ Gaming News, Screenshots, Movies - Official Nintendo Magazine

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