Police Helicopter Simulator
- November 8, 2018
- VIS-Games
Get on SteamWith the Police Helicopter Simulator, you can now experience the daily routine of a helicopter pilot.
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Windows
Reviews
- The game is fun and challenging, providing an enjoyable experience for casual players.
- The graphics and detailing of the helicopter and emergency vehicles are impressive and immersive.
- The game runs smoothly without major bugs or crashes, making it a stable experience.
- The flight dynamics and controls are unrealistic and poorly implemented, leading to a frustrating experience.
- There are significant limitations, such as an arbitrary altitude restriction that can lead to instant mission failures.
- The missions are repetitive and lack depth, often resulting in boredom during gameplay.
- story28 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of engaging content, with missions often feeling repetitive and uneventful, as players primarily hover around waiting for backup vehicles that do not contribute to the action. Players express frustration over the punishing mechanics that lead to instant mission failures for minor mistakes, and the overall mission design is described as boring and lacking depth. Despite some initial promise in the tutorial, the execution leaves much to be desired, leading to a disappointing narrative experience.
“The cities were big and convincing; the missions frequent, varied, and exciting.”
“I know it's contrary to many other reviews, but I enjoyed it and I think there would be more interesting missions at higher ranks.”
“In the tutorial, the commander said I should be well rested and replenished between missions so that I could do my job well.”
“The missions are boring and not detailed; you basically hover around the mission area until a few vehicles from the police, fire station, or ambulance come around.”
“After that, the mission is over; nothing happens in between, and nobody on the roads stops for the people who had crashes or major accidents.”
“People who don't care about missions in which nothing happens besides the arrival of backup vehicles that do nothing besides standing around until the mission is over.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users noting decent modeling, particularly of the helicopter, while others criticize the overall quality as outdated, reminiscent of games from 2014. There are mentions of minor glitches in the graphics options, but the consensus suggests that players should not expect high-end visuals, especially when compared to other titles like GTA V and Arma 3, which offer superior graphics and physics.
“Graphics are pretty good.”
“All in all, it is an alright game for people who don't expect much of a flying model and have amazing to good graphics.”
“Arma 3 has superior physics and modeling, to say nothing of Bohemia's dedicated helicopter game take on helicopters, which is seven years old now and better in every conceivable way, from flight model to missions to graphics.”
“The graphics are not good, but I didn't expect much from such a game anyway. Although it surprised me that the helicopter was nicely modeled and very detailed.”
“I expected to see at least some basic graphics, not graphics that I saw in games from 2014, where people had animations.”
“You could buy GTA V just to fly around aimlessly in a helicopter and have a better time in terms of the graphics, physics, and experience.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received criticism, as users report poor performance even on high-end systems, with significant discrepancies between expected and actual frame rates. This suggests that players with less powerful hardware may face considerable challenges.
“The performance is horrible. I am way over the recommended specifications with an overclocked Intel 8700k processor at 5GHz and a GTX 1080 Ti. The game ran smoothly, but not at the FPS I expected, which means that people who don't have such a powerful machine will definitely have problems.”
“The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering even on high-end hardware.”
“Despite having a top-tier setup, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it frustrating to play.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered superior to that of "Helicopter Simulator Search and Rescue 2014," but it suffers from inconsistency, being loud during active missions and softer during patrols or downtime.
“The music is way better than in Helicopter Simulator: Search and Rescue 2014, but its level is inconsistent; during active missions it's loud and during patrol or downtime it's soft.”
“The music is way better than Helicopter Simulator: Search and Rescue 2014, but its level is inconsistent; during active missions it's loud and during patrol or downtime it's soft.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during long play sessions.”
“While the music has potential, it often feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay features an expansive and detailed police station that allows for first-person exploration, but the core flying mechanics are criticized for being dull, unrealistic, and not well-executed.
“The gameplay offers a vast police station filled with intricate details, like a working coffee machine, allowing for an immersive first-person exploration experience.”
“The core gameplay mechanics are engaging and provide a unique blend of exploration and action, making each session feel fresh and exciting.”
“The flying mechanics add an interesting layer to the gameplay, even if they may not be perfect, they contribute to the overall experience.”
“The core gameplay - you know, the flying part - is pretty dull, feels wrong, and is just plain unrealistic.”
“The mechanics are clunky and make it difficult to enjoy the experience.”
“The game lacks depth, making the gameplay feel repetitive and uninspired.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the game's humor as vibrant and engaging, contributing to a lively and entertaining atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
“The world was lively, funny, and full of life.”
“The humor in this game had me laughing out loud at every turn.”
“The witty dialogue and hilarious situations kept me entertained throughout.”
