Dustoff Heli Rescue 2
- May 29, 2017
- Invictus Games Ltd
Dustoff Heli Rescue 2 is a helicopter simulation game where players take on the role of a rescue pilot in a military setting. The game features 35 unique missions across various environments, with the goal of saving soldiers, transporting cargo, and protecting convoys. Players can upgrade their helicopters with various weapons and fight against enemies and harsh weather conditions. The game includes 9 helicopters and 11 weapons to use throughout the missions.
Reviews
- The game is fun and offers a lot of entertainment for the price, especially when picked up on sale.
- Graphics are amazing and the gameplay is generally praised as breathtaking and addictive.
- The controls can feel good once reassigned, and the game features a forgiving checkpoint system.
- The controls are poorly optimized and can be frustrating, leading to a non-intuitive experience.
- The game is repetitive and grindy, lacking significant evolution or variety in missions.
- There are issues with performance on PC, including stuttering and a poorly designed UI that feels more suited for mobile devices.
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is centered around completing various missions with a focus on helicopter control and upgrades, offering a straightforward yet engaging experience. Players appreciate the forgiving checkpoint system and the ability to replay missions for better performance, though some desire more variety and options within the missions. Overall, while the narrative may not be deeply complex, it provides enough enjoyment and challenge for players.
“Picked it up on sale, and have already got a lot out of it for the money, as I close in on the last few missions.”
“Would like a little more options in missions instead of a single path.”
“Would like to see more of a rescue raiders RTS type of gameplay, but it still is pretty fun with just the missions.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
“There are interesting ideas in the story, but they are poorly executed and fail to engage the player.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its stunning graphics and engaging mechanics, though it features a grindy element that encourages short play sessions. While some players desire a more strategic approach akin to rescue raiders, the current mission-based structure still offers enjoyable experiences.
“The graphics are amazing, the gameplay is stupendous and generally breathtaking.”
“The grindy nature of the game, which involves farming coins to get better weapons and helicopters to be at least competent halfway into the game, better suits small bursts of gameplay while you wait on the bus or something.”
“I would like to see more of a rescue raiders RTS type of gameplay, but it is still pretty fun with just the missions.”
“The grindy nature of the game, which involves farming coins to acquire better weapons and helicopters, makes it feel more suited for small bursts of gameplay, like when you're waiting for the bus.”
“The gameplay is repetitive and lacks variety, making it difficult to stay engaged for long periods.”
“The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience and makes gameplay frustrating.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be repetitive and tedious, often requiring extensive farming of coins to progress and improve equipment. This grind can detract from the overall experience, but some users suggest it is more suitable for short play sessions.
“It's not an awful game, but it gets very repetitive and grindy pretty quickly.”
“But nope, just more grinding necessary to complete levels.”
“The grindy nature of the game - which involves farming coins to get better weapons and helicopters to be at least competent halfway into the game - better suits small bursts of gameplay while you wait on the bus or something.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their stunning quality, with many highlighting the impressive pixelated voxel style that enhances the overall gameplay experience.
“The graphics are amazing, the gameplay is stupendous, and the overall experience is breathtaking.”
“I love the pixelated voxel graphics.”