Jane's Advanced Strike Fighters
- March 8, 2012
- Trickstar Games
JASF hopes to fulfil your dreams of being Top Gun, flying high-powered jets and wiping out the bad guys
Get on Steam"Jane's Advanced Strike Fighters" is a combat flight simulation game set in the fictional country of Azbaristan. As squadron leader Razor, players will lead the fight to reunify the country and protect Western interests. The game features intense multiplayer combat for up to 16 players and full campaign co-op play for 2-4 players. Players will face off against cunning enemies from the North, with aerial, ground, and naval forces to contend with.
PC
Windows
PlayStation
Playstation 3
Xbox
Xbox 360
Reviews
- Offers a fun and accessible flight combat experience, especially for casual players.
- The game features a variety of missions and a good selection of aircraft, with decent graphics for its age.
- Can be enjoyable on platforms like the Steam Deck, especially when on sale.
- Lacks depth and polish, failing to stand out in a crowded genre of flight games.
- Terrible controller support and clunky controls make it frustrating to play, especially with a keyboard.
- The game is a poor representation of the Jane's legacy, feeling more like a cheap arcade game than a true flight simulator.
- story139 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized as generic and forgettable, revolving around a lone pilot in a fictional conflict with minimal narrative depth. While the campaign consists of 16 missions with varied objectives, many players find the plot lacks engagement and fails to provide meaningful context for the gameplay. Overall, the narrative serves primarily as a backdrop for the action, with players often feeling disconnected from the storyline.
“The game does offer some challenges; perhaps a third to half the missions require you to fly low through enemy territory, which amusingly is down the block from your base. Many of the missions are air-ground combat with missile defenses shooting at you while you look for a radar tower nearby before continuing with your objectives.”
“There are 16 missions overall, and dare I say it, they are nicely laid out! The plot is not Oscar material, but it's good enough to give some background and continuity to the missions.”
“Very much an arcade shooter with a variety of missions that follow a story, feels much like a spiritual successor to Afterburner.”
“The main campaign is a few-hours experience (16 missions in total if I counted correctly) with a totally forgettable plot and story.”
“The missions are boring, the story is extremely thin, the voice acting is quite literally some of the worst I've experienced in a game, and the graphics are subpar for a game as new as it is.”
“It basically has some storyline about you being a pilot from the 'west' kinda helping guys in a make-believe 'Eastern European' kinda place, which I didn't bother getting into much.”
- graphics82 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 37 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players finding them to be subpar or outdated, often describing them as "adequate" or "decent" but not impressive. Some users report graphical glitches and stuttering, while others appreciate the visuals for being non-demanding on hardware. Overall, the consensus leans towards disappointment, with calls for a modern revamp of older titles to enhance visual quality and playability.
“Great graphics and theme.”
“I love the graphics - it's not demanding on the hardware and still has nice visuals and gameplay.”
“Easy controllable and relaxing flying game with nice graphics and interesting terrain - mountains, rivers, cities.”
“I'm very unimpressed by both the graphics and controller support.”
“The graphics are bad, and the options available are extremely poor: 'aa: yes/no' and resolution.”
“The controls are terrible, the graphics are far worse than what the screenshots indicate.”
- gameplay30 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a fast-paced, arcade-style experience that attempts to blend simulation elements, but often falls short, leading to a mix of fun and frustration. Many players criticize the poor optimization, graphics, and controls, resulting in a gameplay experience that can be both boring and challenging due to a lack of polish and a confusing user interface. Overall, while some find the gameplay addictive, it is frequently described as the weakest aspect of the game.
“Imagine the Ace Combat 3-4 gameplay loop but with a mid-tier LucasArts narrative tone, and you'll have a rough idea of what to expect.”
“Gameplay is quite fast; as mentioned, it's arcade, but it's pretty good in non-hectic moments.”
“-Fun gameplay- the gameplay is fun and addicting.”
“The gameplay of JASF is the worst part, unfortunately.”
“Poor graphics, poor physics, and poor gameplay.”
“Gameplay is at times incredibly boring and at other times can be frustrating due to the terrible UI.”
- music12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as average and repetitive, with a calming quality that some players appreciate. While the sound effects and soundtrack do not leave a lasting impression, the dynamic changes in music during engagements help players stay aware of in-game events. Overall, the sound design is considered lacking, with few memorable elements.
“I do like how engagement changes the music, so you'd know if you're being attacked and you won't go crazy with the same sounds over and over.”
“[*] soothing soundtrack, not obnoxious.”
“Sound is pretty average on sound effects and music but with some nice talking and radio transmissions that inform you about the development of the mission or the campaign.”
“Music and sound design are... poor, really.”
“Nothing stuck with me at all, and I'm not trying to look for the soundtrack online or anything.”
“Soundtrack is repetitive, but quite calming at times.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely criticized, with many finding the frequent crashes and explosions to become tedious rather than amusing. While some users appreciate the "hilariously bad" dialogue, overall, the humor is described as corny and unentertaining, detracting from the experience.
“There is nothing to enjoy (besides maybe the hilariously bad dialogue) in this dark spot on Jane's legacy.”
“Good game... not really a Jane's one... but anyway, funny!”
“Some of the corniest dialogue I've heard in ages, and not in a funny way.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with users reporting graphic glitches, screen tearing, and occasional stuttering, particularly when using a mouse. While the visuals are generally acceptable for an arcade-style flight game, the performance issues detract from the overall experience.
“I've seen some graphic glitches while playing in single-player; sometimes there's a bit of stuttering.”
“This game looks fine as an Ace Combat type game (not a realistic simulator), except that it is not optimized for using a mouse.”
“Although I did experience some screen tearing and occasional stuttering throughout my loop-de-loop camera turning spiral into the end of the runway.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marked by occasional graphic glitches and stuttering during single-player gameplay, though it is not considered overly buggy. Users have noted a lack of mouse support and uncertainty regarding controller functionality, contributing to an overall impression of a low-quality experience.
“I've seen some graphic glitches while playing in single-player; sometimes there's a bit of stuttering.”
“It's not all bad, but I can't verify if controller support is buggy since I don't use a controller yet, only keyboard (no mouse support).”
“I got the strong impression that someone thought, 'If we license some fighter aircraft and slap the name of Jane's Information Group on the thing, we can sell a few units.' It's not that the game is buggy; it's just that it's so... cheap.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers decent replayability, appealing to both veteran and casual gamers, though issues with Xbox 360 controller support may hinder the experience for some, making it more reliant on keyboard controls. Overall, while it has engaging content, the control issues could affect how often players return to it.
“More playable than some, but the Xbox 360 controller issue (saying it is supported but not really?) makes this a keyboard chore.”
“If you're a veteran gamer, there's a good chance you'll remember the Jane's series of flight sims from the late 90s, which excelled in detail, but were playable by casual gamers.”
