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.
Reviews
- Offers a fun and accessible arcade-style flight combat experience, making it suitable for casual players.
- The game features a variety of missions and a good selection of fighter jets, which can provide some enjoyment.
- Graphically, the game has decent visuals for its age, with well-designed aircraft models and environments.
- The game lacks depth and polish, failing to stand out in a crowded genre of flight combat games.
- Controller support is poor, with many players experiencing issues with joystick and gamepad functionality.
- The gameplay is repetitive and simplistic, with a generic plot and uninspired mission design that can lead to boredom.
- story69 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized as generic and forgettable, serving merely as a backdrop for the missions rather than a compelling narrative. Players noted that the campaign consists of 16 missions with a thin plot involving a lone pilot in a fictional conflict, lacking depth and variety in mission types. While some appreciated the mission design and variety of aircraft, the overall consensus is that the story fails to engage, making it feel more like an arcade shooter than a narrative-driven experience.
“The game does offer some challenges; perhaps a third to half the missions require you to fly low through enemy territory, so many of the missions are air-ground combat with missile defenses shooting at you and you looking for a radar tower nearby before continuing with whatever objective you are to destroy.”
“There are 16 missions overall, and dare I say it, they are nicely laid out!”
“I have to say though, that the story is not too bad, certainly not worse than H.A.W.X.”
“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.”
- graphics41 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 to enhance the visual experience.
“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.”
- gameplay15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a fast-paced, arcade-style experience reminiscent of classic flight games, but it struggles with inconsistent simulation elements and poor optimization, leading to a mix of fun and frustration. While some players find it addictive, many criticize the graphics, controls, and overall execution, resulting in a lackluster experience that fails to meet expectations.
“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-style, but it's pretty good in non-hectic moments.”
“- Fun gameplay - the gameplay is fun and addicting.”
“Junk arcade flight mechanics.”
“The gameplay of JASF is the worst part, unfortunately.”
“Gameplay is at times incredibly boring and at other times can be frustrating due to the terrible UI.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as average and repetitive, with a soothing quality that can be calming during gameplay. While some players appreciate the dynamic changes in music that signal engagement, others find the overall sound design lacking and forgettable, failing to leave a lasting impression.
“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.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive, but quite calming at times.”
“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.”
- humor4 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 be more frustrating than funny. While some users appreciate the "hilariously bad" dialogue, overall, the humor is described as corny and lacking genuine entertainment value.
“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!”
- optimization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from optimization issues, including graphic glitches, screen tearing, and occasional stuttering, particularly when using a mouse. While it visually meets expectations for an Ace Combat-style game, these performance problems 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.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marked by occasional graphic glitches and some stuttering during single-player gameplay. While not overly buggy, the overall experience feels somewhat cheap, and there are concerns about potential issues with controller support, as the reviewer only used a keyboard.
“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 it, we can sell a few units.' It's not that the game is buggy; it's just that it's so... cheap.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers moderate replayability, appealing more to veteran gamers familiar with the Jane's series of flight sims, though issues with Xbox 360 controller support may hinder the experience for some players, making it less accessible for casual gamers.
“The game offers a variety of paths and choices, making each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
“With multiple endings and character builds, there's always a reason to dive back in and explore different strategies.”
“The dynamic world changes with each playthrough, ensuring that no two experiences are ever the same.”
“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.”
