Fair Strike
- April 23, 2015
- G5 Software
Get on SteamFair Strike is an arcade-style helicopter combat game. Players engage in various missions, from air support to search and destroy, in different environments such as deserts and cities. The game features a range of weapons and choppers to choose from, with upgrades available as players progress. Realistic flight physics and destructible environments add to the overall experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Fair Strike offers a nostalgic experience for fans of older helicopter simulators, providing a variety of helicopters and customization options.
- The game features a range of enemy types and missions that can be engaging for players who enjoy tactical gameplay.
- Despite its age, the game runs smoothly on modern systems and can provide a brief escape for those looking for simple entertainment.
- The controls are overly complicated and unresponsive, making the game frustrating to play, especially for those using gamepads.
- The game lacks modern display support, with limited resolution options and a dated aspect ratio that detracts from the visual experience.
- Many players find the gameplay repetitive and boring, with missions that fail to maintain engagement over time.
- story10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, suggesting that perseverance can lead to unexpected outcomes. However, the narrative is largely overshadowed by the gameplay, which features a variety of missions that some players find tedious and uninspired, leading to a lack of engagement with the overall experience.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“The missions are really meh.”
“I then aborted the mission after realizing that although this game kills brain cells, I wasn't having fun while doing it.”
“I think I'll just go replay Arma 3's chopper missions instead.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users find the gameplay to be largely unengaging, with the exception of helicopter mechanics, which are noted as a highlight. Overall, the experience is described as lacking excitement and variety.
“But aside from the helicopters, the gameplay is just too boring.”
“Gameplay: f”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered decent, but many users find them buggy and clunky, expressing a desire for a modern remake to enhance the visual and audio experience.
“The graphics are decent.”
“It is buggy and clunky; I wish there was a modern (2017) remake of this remake (2004) with updated graphics and sound.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that can help players feel at ease.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, lacking support for modern display resolutions and widescreen monitors, which results in subpar performance on contemporary gaming PCs.
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as exploitative, with users suggesting it serves primarily as a nostalgia cash grab rather than a genuine effort to revive abandonware.
“This seems to have been put on Steam as a nostalgia gouge, or just a cash grab to try to profit from abandonware.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it prioritizes profit over player experience.”
“I can't believe how many microtransactions are crammed into this game; it ruins the overall enjoyment.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for being buggy and clunky, leading users to express a desire for a modern remake that would enhance its graphics and sound.
“It is buggy and clunky; I wish there was a modern (2017) remake of this remake (2004) with updated graphics and sound.”
