Comanche 4

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Comanche 4 is a warfare shooter game that offers both single-player and multi-player modes. Players control the Comanche RAH-66 helicopter, equipped with serious firepower and effortless controls. The game features stunning, interactive terrain and six single-player campaigns, making it a must-play for fans of the series and helicopter combat games. With its sensational game mechanics and pretty visuals, Comanche 4 delivers a fast-paced and thrilling action game experience.

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 169 reviews

story16 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game is a nostalgic trip for many players, bringing back fond memories from childhood.
Despite its age, the gameplay is still engaging and fun, with tight controls that work well with keyboard and mouse.
The missions are varied and provide a mix of challenges, making it enjoyable for both casual and dedicated players.

The graphics are dated and may not appeal to modern gamers, with a maximum resolution of 1280x1024.
Some missions can be frustrating due to unclear objectives and escort mechanics that rely on AI behavior.
The game can be prone to crashes and technical issues, particularly on modern systems, which can hinder the overall experience.

story
95 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in Comanche 4 revolves around a series of six campaigns featuring a variety of missions, including escort and search-and-destroy tasks, which are often criticized for their poor design and frustrating mechanics. While the missions are diverse and can be engaging, many players find them unbalanced, with some being overly difficult or confusing, leading to frequent restarts. Overall, the narrative serves primarily to set up the action, lacking depth but providing a framework for the gameplay experience.
- “Comanche 4 is an enjoyable mix of fun and realism - realism to an extent that you can jump in, figure things out quickly, then play a few missions.”
- “The missions are interesting and no mission is the same.”
- “As a RAH-66 Comanche pilot, you were assigned to various anti-terrorism campaigns, ranging from escort missions to search and destroy missions.”
- “The game's escort missions are horrible, and some missions are just confusing.”
- “Often, your mission fails without you understanding why. You just get a message: mission incomplete.”
- “What a mistake, the missions are short and are either a walk in the park or a complete train wreck where the enemy has more AAA than the NVA had, and you are overwhelmed by the amount of missiles being shot at you.”
graphics
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
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The graphics of the game are widely regarded as dated, reflecting its 2001 release, yet they still manage to provide a decent visual experience with recognizable units and environments. While many players express a desire for a graphical update or remaster, they acknowledge that the visuals do not detract significantly from the overall enjoyment of the gameplay. Overall, the graphics are seen as a nostalgic element that, despite their shortcomings, still contribute to the fun of the game.
- “Liked the 3D graphics on it, and the simplicity of the game controls.”
- “This has a nice balance of flight and fun - great graphics and the missions are fun.”
- “Graphics in this game are just great and enjoyable for its time of release (2001).”
- “The graphics and controls have aged poorly, but after a few minutes you'll get used to it and the game will be a lot of fun.”
- “Graphics themselves are also very bleached and look hideous up close, but that is to be expected for such an old game set in massive levels.”
- “Not a simulator, poor graphics, even for a 2001 game, the control is horrible, the graphics is horrible, simple, not even close for this game's predecessor, Comanche 3.”
gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its fun and unique blend of simulation flying and first-person shooting, while others criticize it for being shallow and chaotic, leading to confusion during missions. Despite dated graphics, many players appreciate the solid mechanics and user-friendly controls, suggesting that the core gameplay experience remains enjoyable. Overall, while there are notable issues, the gameplay is often described as engaging and worth experiencing.
- “The gameplay is excellent with the right controller, or just your keyboard and mouse is fine.”
- “The gameplay was a mixture of simulation flying and first-person shooting, creating a unique mechanic that few games have tried since.”
- “Gameplay combines simulation with arcade controls, missions participate on many locations where action is both on ground and air and voice acting is realistic as gameplay, which is just incredible and amazing.”
- “The gameplay is somewhat of a mess.”
- “However, gameplay is shallow, you're overwhelmed with enemies, and often, you fail a mission for no particular reason that you can see, as you are totally lost with no situational awareness, and even the high kill count doesn't help you.”
- “That's why I preferred Jane's Longbow 1 and 2 more because those games actually emphasize the actual military sim and tactical helicopter sim instead of arcade mechanics.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in Comanche 3 has received mixed reviews, with some players finding the MIDI tracks unpleasant and nausea-inducing, while others appreciate the sound design despite the absence of music. Overall, while some users miss the music from previous titles, they acknowledge that the game can still be enjoyable without it.
- “Good sound and music.”
- “Similar to gold and better in some ways; I miss that music, but at least I can play now.”
- “Just be forewarned, Comanche 3's sound effects are awful and the MIDI music is nausea-inducing.”
- “The sound design is all right; it has no music, but it doesn't need it.”
- “Similar to Gold and better in some ways, I miss that music, but at least I can play now.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that the game runs smoothly and efficiently, particularly on Windows 7, with fluid controls and no significant stability issues.
- “Nice fluid controls and runs great on my computer!”
- “Runs great on Windows 7.”
- “Tons of fun, and still runs great on Win 7 x64.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its lighthearted moments, such as the amusing consequences of friendly fire and the comical struggle of attempting to run the game on outdated hardware, like a voodoo graphics card.
- “Friendly fire is hilarious!”
- “I find it funny desperately trying to run this game on a Voodoo graphics card.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is impacted by the frustration players feel due to the hitbox mechanics, which can lead to unexpected collisions with trees and buildings, creating a sense of tension and caution during gameplay.