Apache: Air Assault reviews and impressions

[Zatoichi_Sanjuro]

Originally Posted by FOZ_1983

Yup, Just 1 life, limited ammo, limited fuel, cockpit only view....... though when you run out of ammo you can return to base or to a landing zone and re arm and refuel plus also repair.


Exciting eh?

Strangely, I find it easier to fly in cockpit mode on realistic. It seems like the assists in training make turning and diving too sluggish. Landing is hard though, you have to come in real slow to stop yourself from burying the helo into the ground. I need to play around with the sensitivities more.

[FOZ_1983]

Originally Posted by Zatoichi_Sanjuro

Strangely, I find it easier to fly in cockpit mode on realistic. It seems like the assists in training make turning and diving too sluggish. Landing is hard though, you have to come in real slow to stop yourself from burying the helo into the ground. I need to play around with the sensitivities more.

I must admit i do also prefer flying in cockpit view, everything seems much more fun and you have t opay much more attention. And the fear factor that kicks in when you pull back on the stick to much and your nose goes up... priceless haha.

Ive found with the landings, i come in slightly to the side of helipad, get level with it and then slowly bank to the left or right before setting it down. Other times i will just get roughly on top of it and use the free look to make sure i can see the perimeter of the landing pad in my left and right windows. If i can them i know im on the money, then slowly set her down.

I always fly from the pilots view aswell, never from the gunners view. Just doesnt seem as authentic if i do?

[Robotic Pope]

Originally Posted by FOZ_1983

I must admit i do also prefer flying in cockpit view, everything seems much more fun and you have t opay much more attention. And the fear factor that kicks in when you pull back on the stick to much and your nose goes up... priceless haha.

Ive found with the landings, i come in slightly to the side of helipad, get level with it and then slowly bank to the left or right before setting it down. Other times i will just get roughly on top of it and use the free look to make sure i can see the perimeter of the landing pad in my left and right windows. If i can them i know im on the money, then slowly set her down.

I always fly from the pilots view aswell, never from the gunners view. Just doesnt seem as authentic if i do?

Yeah always cockpit view for me too, although I do swich between front and back seat. The gunner can fly the aircraft aswell you know, as can the driver fire the weapons.

I advise anyone who is enjoying this demo to get yourself a copy of Ed Macy's book "Apache". I'm finding it hard to put down, and it really gives you a better idea of what imense skill it takes to fly this bird for real. It will make you enjoy the game even more.

[tbtstt]

Originally Posted by Robotic Pope

I advise anyone who is enjoying this demo to get yourself a copy of Ed Macy's book "Apache". I'm finding it hard to put down, and it really gives you a better idea of what imense skill it takes to fly this bird for real. It will make you enjoy the game even more.

+1 for this. Macy has recently released a second book ("Hellfire") which I didn't enjoy quite as much as "Apache", but its still well worth a read.

[King Jareth]

Originally Posted by tbtstt

+1 for this. Macy has recently released a second book ("Hellfire") which I didn't enjoy quite as much as "Apache", but its still well worth a read.

Ed Macys 'Apache' and Damien Lewis' 'Apache Dawn' are both pretty good books to read. Also if you've read 'Apache' then "Charlotte" the female apache pilot has a book out called "dressed to kill" about her life as a pilot as well.

p.s. Its because these books that I have this in my sig \/ \/

[The_Goalie_94]

I just really really hope we get a BLACKHAWK. Its one of my favorite birds and it seems logical. Imagine we got all the aircraft in the AIRCRAFT section of the website :O

Plus I just watched Black Hawk Down the other day.

[bobbysocks]

i am loving it. only had about an hour to screw with it but enjoyed it. there is a learning curve after fixed with ac and old habits die hard!! i seem to hit the wrong flight control out of reflex...but i am getting better. seems the slower i go the better i can get kills. cant wait for the full version and to fly with others.

did any of you adjust your sensitivities?? and if so...which & down how many??

[FOZ_1983]

Originally Posted by Robotic Pope

Yeah always cockpit view for me too, although I do swich between front and back seat. The gunner can fly the aircraft aswell you know, as can the driver fire the weapons.

I advise anyone who is enjoying this demo to get yourself a copy of Ed Macy's book "Apache". I'm finding it hard to put down, and it really gives you a better idea of what imense skill it takes to fly this bird for real. It will make you enjoy the game even more.

Maybe so, but i have my own little pet hate haha. Thats being... in simple temrs, the guy at the back flies. The guy at the front shoots thats how i play it. Im loving it though mate, really i am!! Just free flying around and enjoying it is great. Pushing the Apache to its limits and doing what i can.