Jane's Advanced Strike Fighters

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"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.

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31%

Audience ScoreBased on 251 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

graphics16 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and accessible arcade flight combat experience, making it enjoyable for casual players.
The graphics, while not groundbreaking, are decent for a game of its age, with well-designed aircraft models and varied mission environments.
It can be a good time-waster for those looking for a simple, straightforward flying game, especially when played on a handheld device like the Steam Deck.

The game suffers from poor controls and lack of proper controller support, making it frustrating to play, especially for those using joysticks or gamepads.
It lacks depth and realism, feeling more like a generic arcade shooter rather than a true flight simulator, which may disappoint fans of the original Jane's series.
Many players report bugs and performance issues, including crashes and unresponsive controls, which significantly detract from the overall experience.

story
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 meaningful character development. While some appreciated the variety of mission objectives, many found the overall execution uninspired, with repetitive mission types and minimal allied support, leading to a sense of isolation during gameplay.
- “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 I dare say they are nicely laid out! Looking at mission design, yes, a couple could have been tweaked a little bit, but it's not really noticeable. How you execute the missions depends on tactics and the logic you can utilize while carrying them out, as well as the type of plane you choose. With a large selection of 30 fighter jets, you have a nice pick-and-mix bag on how you want to go through your missions.”
- “It's a nice time waster with a bit of a story (not much) that, again, at least to me, is just a fun game.”
- “The main campaign is a few-hours experience (16 missions in total if I didn't count badly) with a totally forgettable plot and story.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
graphics
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in this game receive mixed reviews, with many players finding them to be merely adequate or below expectations, often citing issues like graphical glitches and poor optimization. While some appreciate the visuals as decent for a less demanding game, others criticize the lack of customization options and overall quality, suggesting that they fall short of modern standards. Overall, the consensus leans towards disappointment, with many players feeling that the graphics do not live up to the potential suggested by promotional materials.
- “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.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a fast-paced, arcade-style experience reminiscent of classic flight games, but it suffers from limited mechanics and a simplistic control scheme that detracts from its potential. While some players find it fun and addictive, many criticize the poor optimization, lackluster visuals, and frustrating user interface, leading to an overall mixed reception. The attempt to blend arcade and simulation elements falls short, resulting in a gameplay experience that can be both boring and frustrating.
- “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.”
- “I wasn't expecting an advanced or even middle road flight sim, but the gameplay is so limited and simplistic that it works against the purpose of the game (to show off jet fighters), because you find yourself wrestling with the simplicity and control scheme.”
- “Gameplay is at times incredibly boring and at other times can be frustrating due to the terrible UI.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
- “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.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive, but quite calming at times.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, including game freezes shortly after launch and occasional graphic glitches and stuttering during gameplay. While some players note that the game isn't fundamentally buggy, the overall experience feels cheap and underdeveloped, leading to concerns about its performance on high-end systems.
- “I have a new top-end computer, Legion Slim 7, costing $18.00, and the game starts for about a minute then freezes up.”
- “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).”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is largely criticized, with players finding the frequent crashes and explosions quickly lose their comedic value. While some appreciate the "hilariously bad" dialogue, overall, the humor is described as corny and unentertaining, detracting from the experience.
- “Good game... not really a Jane's one... but anyway, funny!”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 keyboard use necessary.
- “The game offers a wealth of content and different paths to explore, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
- “With multiple endings and varied character choices, the replayability factor is incredibly high, encouraging players to dive back in.”
- “Each session reveals new strategies and experiences, ensuring that no two playthroughs 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.”