Comanche 4
- June 18, 2009
- NovaLogic
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamComanche 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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- A nostalgic classic that brings back fond memories and is still enjoyable to play.
- Simple and easy controls make it accessible for both new and experienced players, providing a fun arcade-style experience.
- The game features a variety of missions and engaging gameplay, allowing players to blow things up and enjoy the thrill of flying a helicopter.
- The game has not aged well, with dated graphics and a limited number of short missions that can be completed quickly.
- Some missions are poorly designed, with frustrating objectives and unbalanced difficulty, leading to a lack of realism.
- Technical issues, such as crashes and control problems, can hinder the gameplay experience, especially on modern systems.
- story68 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story in Comanche 4 is minimal and primarily serves as a backdrop for the gameplay, which consists of 31 varied missions that range from straightforward to challenging. While the missions are engaging and diverse, many players note that they are often short and can feel unbalanced, with some requiring more skill than others. Overall, the narrative is considered serviceable but not particularly memorable, focusing more on action and mission objectives than on a deep storyline.
“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.”
“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 missions where it is time sensitive don't allow you to move slowly and don't allow you to analyze and develop the situation.”
“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.”
“I'm happy with it, I'll recommend the game but I want to say again the content in here is really short; you'll play this game for only a few hours and you'll have finished all the missions by then.”
- graphics32 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered dated, reflecting its 2001 release, with many users noting that while they were once impressive, they now appear antiquated and in need of a remaster. Despite this, some players still find the visuals enjoyable for their time, appreciating the game's overall aesthetic and gameplay experience. Overall, while the graphics may not be eye-catching by modern standards, they do not significantly detract from the fun and engaging gameplay.
“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).”
“Though the graphics might be antiquated, this game's mechanics are splendid.”
“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.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is highly praised for its engaging mechanics, blending simulation with arcade elements, and offering a fun experience whether using a controller or keyboard and mouse. While the graphics are considered dated, the solid controls, realistic chopper mechanics, and enjoyable missions across various locations contribute to a memorable gaming experience. Many reviewers express a desire for a remaster to enhance the visuals while maintaining the excellent gameplay.
“Though the graphics might be antiquated, this game's mechanics are splendid.”
“But the gameplay is really fun and the chopper mechanics are very real, and the game controller is very user-friendly.”
“Gameplay combines simulation with arcade controls, missions take place in many locations where action is both on ground and air, and the voice acting is realistic, which is just incredible and amazing.”
“That's why I preferred Jane's Longbow 1 and 2 more because those games actually emphasize the military simulation and tactical helicopter simulation instead of arcade mechanics.”
“Would do a little rework on this classic and improve the dated graphics and gameplay.”
“Gameplay combines simulation with arcade controls, missions participate in many locations where action is both on the ground and in the air, and voice acting is realistic, which is just incredible and amazing.”
- stability4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in Comanche 3 has received mixed reviews; while some users appreciate the sound quality and find it comparable to previous titles, others criticize the MIDI music as unpleasant and the sound effects as poor. Overall, the soundtrack elicits nostalgia for earlier games but fails to impress in its current form.
“The sound and music are fantastic.”
“It's similar to the previous game and even 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.”
“Similar to Gold and better in some ways, I miss that music, but at least I can play now.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its lighthearted moments, such as the amusing consequences of friendly fire and the absurdity of attempting to run the game on outdated hardware, like a voodoo graphics card.
“Friendly fire is funny.”
“I find it hilarious trying to run this game on a Voodoo graphics card.”
