Air Missions: Hind

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Air Missions: Hind is a combat flight simulator that puts you in the cockpit of the Mi-24 Hind, a legendary attack helicopter. Engage in thrilling aerial battles across a variety of missions, showcasing both cold war and modern conflict scenarios. Experience realistic flight dynamics, weapon systems, and engaging enemies, while flying in diverse and beautiful environments.

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 278 reviews

story30 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

Great graphics and smooth controls make for an enjoyable flying experience.
Offers a good balance between arcade-style gameplay and realistic helicopter simulation.
The mission editor and variety of helicopters provide ample replayability and customization options.

The campaign is short and lacks depth, with some missions being overly simplistic or frustrating.
Frequent crashes and performance issues, especially on lower-end systems.
AI behavior can be problematic, with friendly units sometimes causing more harm than good.

story
165 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
74%
8%
The story aspect of "Air Missions: Hind" is generally viewed as lacking depth and coherence, with many players noting that the campaign consists of simple, disconnected missions that fail to create a compelling narrative. While the game offers a variety of mission types and a mission editor for custom gameplay, players express a desire for more substantial story elements and mission variety to enhance replayability. Overall, the campaign is seen as short and simplistic, with many players hoping for future updates to expand the content and improve the storytelling.
- “The game features a variety of missions that can have changing objectives and in-game events.”
- “I really enjoy Air Missions: Hind; the game isn't realistic, but it feels like a simcade game and that's okay. I wish there were more helicopters and more missions, but I'm still happy with what we got in the end. Fantastic game, highly recommend it.”
- “Air Missions: Hind is an amazing combat flight simulator, where you're being deployed into various battlefields to accomplish the commanded missions.”
- “The missions are horrible.”
- “Overall a garbage game with idiotic mission design.”
- “What air missions: hind fails to deliver though is a decent campaign and mission design.”
graphics
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
27%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their quality and realism, especially for a low-spec title, while others note that they appear dated or lack detail compared to modern standards. Some users appreciate the visual effects and detailed helicopter models, but others report issues like lag and low frame rates that detract from the experience. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good, they are not universally acclaimed, with some players finding them merely adequate or even poor.
- “Great graphics too and doesn't push your computer or laptop too hard either!!”
- “Graphics are excellent and what we have here is a nice arcade air shooter that visually looks great, as well as has some great gameplay under it.”
- “Great graphics all around.. just a very solid platform to showcase the very powerful & deadly mi-24 soviet hind attack helicopter.. i love the immersiveness & effects.”
- “I would have really enjoyed the game if not for the fact that I kept getting lag spikes and around 20-27fps even on low graphics.”
- “The graphics look a little dated by today's standards, but the movement and controls are extremely good.”
- “Since the game is old, the graphics are quite outdated, especially when being played on high resolutions; you can see the low textures.”
gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
39%
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Overall, the gameplay is praised for its smooth controls, impressive graphics, and a balance between arcade and simulation elements, making it accessible yet enjoyable. While many players appreciate the engaging mechanics and mission editor for extended play, some express a desire for more missions and content, particularly in PvE and PvP modes. Despite these concerns, the gameplay is generally regarded as fun and satisfying, with a strong emphasis on enjoyable flight dynamics.
- “The designs and details of the choppers are dope, the control is smooth as butter, and the gameplay is quite decent.”
- “Graphics are excellent, and what we have here is a nice arcade air shooter that visually looks great, as well as has some great gameplay under it.”
- “Looks great (great graphics with realistic terrain), great control, great helicopters, great physics, and great gameplay!”
- “The HUD, gameplay, and flight model are more arcade/less sim than expected.”
- “If you buy it, be prepared to want to abandon it after 1-2 hours of gameplay.”
- “Gameplay: fast and easy, you feel overpowered.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is mixed, with some users reporting significant glitches and control issues that hinder mission completion, while others have experienced smooth performance without any bugs. Overall, while the game runs well on lower-end systems, there are still areas that require improvement, particularly in user-created content and controls.
- “Runs great on Windows 10 without a high-end graphics card.”
- “The game maintains a steady frame rate even during intense action sequences.”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs, which makes for a smooth gaming experience.”
- “Controls are glitchy, and some missions you can't even complete—not because they're hard, but because of glitches. The controls are so simple that there is no skill in the game; it's literally just move the mouse forward and you're flying.”
- “Still needs a bit of work, and the controls are a bit buggy.”
- “Some of the user-created maps are buggy when I play co-op with my friend in AU, but other than that, weapons are great as well as the flying of the choppers.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The game offers significant replayability through its mission editor, allowing players to engage in a wide variety of missions with diverse weapon options. However, some users express concerns about a lack of replayability in certain aspects, suggesting that while the game can feel immersive and realistic, it may not provide enough variety to keep players engaged long-term.
- “The mission editor offers nonstop replayability, and you can perform many missions ranging from combat patrol, air-to-air interception, transport, and rescue. You have a variety of weapons at your disposal.”
- “This made the game much more playable and realistic, and it even made the game feel less lonely since hearing the WSO tell you what you had locked onto or saying 'lock broken' if you maneuvered the helicopter in such a way that he couldn't aim at the targets made you feel more like the leader of a team as opposed to a lone individual.”
- “When all is said and done, my only real complaint I have is the lack of replayability.”
- “This game received some criticism over this level before, but obviously that's not going to make the devs correct it into something more playable.”
- “The mission editor offers non-stop replayability, and you can perform many missions ranging from combat patrol, air-to-air interception, transport, and rescue. You have a variety of weapons at your disposal.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it energizing and fitting for action, others criticize it for being low quality and repetitive, with sound effects that detract from the overall experience.
- “The music is blood-pumpingly good and gets you in the mood to blow things up.”
- “Graphics are good, sounds are good; only the music could use an upgrade.”
- “The sound effects and music are incredibly awful; every time you kill a soldier on the ground, you hear the same repeated scream.”
- “The music is of very low quality and it's extremely repetitive.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highly praised, with players finding it genuinely hilarious, ranging from amusing gameplay mechanics to comical scenarios. The ability to customize play styles adds to the comedic experience, making for both lighthearted and absurd moments.
- “You can customize how you play, from hilarious complete bouncing from the ground arcade, to extremely lethal collisions that instantly wreck your helicopter.”
- “This game is hilarious, like really, really hilarious.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report that the game's optimization is lacking, particularly on specific maps like the foggy jungle and arctic, leading to a frustrating experience where controls feel unresponsive and cumbersome. Overall, the game does not seem well-tailored for controller use, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
- “Some optimization issues on certain maps, most noticeable on the foggy jungle map and the arctic map.”
- “There's too much going on, and it feels like you are fighting the controls the whole time rather than feeling like the game experience was optimized for the controller.”
- “There are some optimization issues on certain maps, most noticeable on the foggy jungle map and the arctic map.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the lack of grinding in the game, highlighting that it offers an easy experience without the need for pay-to-play mechanics.
- “Easy, no grinding, no pay-to-play.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game stands out as a unique flight simulator that effectively captures the emotional experience of piloting a war helicopter, immersing players in both the graphical and emotional aspects of aerial combat.
- “It is one of the few flight sims, if not the only one, that aims to recreate the graphical and emotional experience of flying a war helicopter.”