HAWK: Airplane Space games
- January 18, 2017
- MY.GAMES B.V.
- 5h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"HAWK: Airplane Space Games" is a thrilling aerial combat game with over 240 levels of action-packed battles. The unique co-op mode lets you team up with friends or join random players for even more excitement. Additional modes like Arcade and Team-up add to the variety, making it a sure adrenaline overdose for players.
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Reviews
- Great graphics and gameplay, reminiscent of classic arcade shooters.
- Fun multiplayer and co-op modes that enhance the gaming experience.
- Variety of planes and upgrades available, allowing for different play styles.
- Recent updates have made the game increasingly pay-to-win, with essential features removed or altered.
- The introduction of random loot boxes for upgrades has frustrated many players.
- Difficulty spikes and power requirements have made it hard for free-to-play players to progress.
- monetization179 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 12 % neutral mentions
- 85 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game has drawn significant criticism for its overwhelming reliance on ads and in-app purchases, with many players reporting that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. Despite some players being willing to watch ads for rewards, the sheer volume and length of ads, coupled with the necessity to purchase items to progress, have led to a perception of the game as a cash grab. Even those who pay for premium options still find themselves inundated with ads, diminishing the overall enjoyment and playability of the game.
“Nice classical arcade shoot'em up, with decent progression and non-obnoxious monetization; interesting characters and story, at least for the genre. Update: it gets even better playing it, 5 stars!”
“Doesn't require any in-game purchases as there are plenty of alternative currencies you can earn.”
“While the game tempts you with in-app purchases, it is still enjoyable without them; it just takes much longer to upgrade items and you won't be able to get all planes, which is not necessary to progress.”
“The game is built on an ad-first model, and forces you to get power-ups to advance, which means almost every click leads to long ads - I'm not kidding when I say that more than half the time in the game is spent on ads.”
“You likely spend more time watching ads than playing the game; if you don't pay at least a hundred bucks, you're going to be stuck way short of the end of the numbers shown.”
“This game has become an advertisement TV, with literally everywhere ads to watch for 30 seconds each time.”
- gameplay94 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its fun mechanics and engaging controls, but many players express frustration over recent updates that have introduced grindy elements and pay-to-win mechanics, making progression difficult without spending money. While the graphics and initial gameplay experience are often highlighted as strong points, the overall enjoyment is diminished by intrusive ads, repetitive tasks, and a shift towards monetization that detracts from the core gaming experience.
“What really shines about this top-down scrolling shooter is the real-time team-up gameplay.”
“Very fun and satisfying gameplay.”
“Graphics are incredible, sound is great, gameplay is rock solid and exciting and varied, bosses are huge and interesting, levels are different.”
“The gameplay is now gated based on an arbitrary power rating, and if you took a wide strategy instead of focusing on upgrading a single plane, modes you used to be able to play are now off limits to you.”
“Their new gameplay system has been tuned to monetize the game as much as possible, forcing players to spend money more often to pass the levels.”
“The last update added loot boxes, or my bad, 'surprise mechanics'.”
- story85 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as enjoyable and engaging, with a decent narrative and interesting characters, but many players express frustration over the progression system, which often requires significant monetary investment to advance. While some appreciate the variety of missions and the overall graphics, others criticize the frequent bugs, energy limitations, and the shift towards a pay-to-win model that hampers the experience. Overall, the story content is seen as lacking depth and variety, especially as players reach the endgame, leading to a sense of stagnation and dissatisfaction.
“The lore and story in story mode is amazing!”
“Great game, like the graphics, storyline is pretty cool, build up your plane without having to pay high prices to advance is awesome.”
“Nice classical arcade shoot'em up, with decent progression and non-obnoxious monetization; interesting characters and story, at least for the genre.”
“The story content is lacking, but looks to be slowly added.”
“Decent game with a very short story, unless one starts buying stuff. To finish the story, one needs around 1000 euros or more, since most planes have to be upgraded to the SS status or most missions are impossible.”
“Update: game is still fun but the 'story' is terrible; team play and challenges are fun and great for earning upgrades.”
- graphics69 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive a mixed reception from users. Many praise the visuals as "great," "beautiful," and "smooth," highlighting the appealing art style and effects, while others criticize them for being "cartoon-like" or lacking sharpness. Additionally, some players express concerns about performance issues, such as lag and the need for high-resolution downloads, which can detract from the overall experience.
“The game is really fun with cool graphics and gameplay, but the last update made the game less fun.”
“Great experience and wonderful game with perfect graphics and controls thanks to the developers team.”
“Graphics are incredible, sound is great, gameplay is rock solid and exciting and varied, bosses are huge and interesting, levels are different.”
“This game is a blind shadow of Sky Force with boring gameplay, poor graphics, and goofy animations.”
“You may like its graphics at first, but without gameplay, this game is overall ugly.”
“Needs options to turn down graphics complexity as my device lags to an almost unplayable state when there is too much on screen.”
- grinding31 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a pervasive issue with grinding in the game, particularly for free-to-play users, who often find themselves facing excessive time requirements to progress or upgrade. Many players express frustration over the lack of meaningful rewards and the feeling that the game leans towards a pay-to-win model, especially in the later stages. While some enjoy the initial gameplay and variety, the overall sentiment suggests that the grinding becomes tedious and detracts from the experience, making it difficult to maintain long-term engagement without significant investment.
“Too much grinding and very little incentive to keep playing in the end game.”
“It has become a game of grinding and complete special events only if you purchase all packages.”
“It is not possible for you to progress beyond a certain point without putting a ridiculous amount of grinding.”
- stability19 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, lags, and crashes that disrupt gameplay and lead to loss of progress. Many players express frustration over persistent glitches, especially after updates, and a lack of adequate developer support for these issues. Overall, the game's stability issues significantly detract from the user experience, making it nearly unplayable for some.
“Game crashes constantly, new glitches are added lol.”
“After last night's update, my game freezes after loading the main menu.”
“I've spent over a thousand dollars on this game over four or five years and now it's so buggy it's unplayable.”
- music11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its pleasantness and ability to enhance the overall experience, contributing to a catchy and enjoyable atmosphere. However, some players express frustration with interruptions caused by long advertisements that pause the music, detracting from the gameplay experience. While the soundtrack is appreciated, there are mixed feelings about its quality, with some describing it as "carappy."
“Its graphics and soundtrack are great, but the greedy pay-to-win and latest levels are not.”
“The music helps give the game a retro vibe, without being retro.”
“From the music and graphics, the game is catchy and great for times of boredom.”
“It could've been a better game with soundtracks and stuff.”
“I love to listen to music while playing, but the many long adverts tend to stop or pause the music, which is very annoying.”
“Please include in the new version not to stop the music playback during adverts; I'm sure it's not necessary to hear the advert sounds.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for its progression from easy to hilariously challenging, providing players with a consistently funny experience. Reviewers appreciate the comedic elements, suggesting that the developers are likely enjoying the success and laughter generated by their creation.
“The difficulty starts easy and quickly escalates to hilariously hard as you progress.”
“This game is genuinely funny.”
“The dev team is probably laughing their heads off now for the money they've made from this game.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the game's replayability, suggesting that instead of enhancing challenge through new levels, the developers have diminished the experience by removing previously available functionalities. This has led to a perception that the game lacks sufficient replay value.
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express strong negative emotions regarding the game's updates, with one reviewer feeling particularly disgusted by certain changes, indicating that the emotional impact of the game has been significantly affected.
