Apache: Air Assault
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|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Gaijin Entertainment |
| Publisher(s) | Activision |
| Engine | Dagor Engine |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Combat flight simulator |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer (local, online) |
Apache: Air Assault is a combat flight simulator video game for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It was developed by then-Russian developer Gaijin Entertainment, which is most famous for its World War II MMO-game War Thunder and published by Activision.
The game is a combat flight simulator where players may pilot several types of Apache attack helicopters. The primary goal of most missions is to stop terrorist attacks in fictional, volatile war-ravaged regions.[citation needed]
Aircraft[edit]
The main web page for the game shows several different aircraft including A-10 Warthog and drones.
All playable aircraft can be customized with decals. In addition, the player can choose different control layouts in correspondence to their controller.
Multiplayer[edit]
Apache supports local and online multiplayer. During the local multiplayer, two players can play on the same console sharing the same view as pilot and gunner in one helicopter.
Online multiplayer allows co-op missions where each player pilots their own helicopter up to a maximum of four players.
Reception[edit]
| Aggregator | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PC | PS3 | Xbox 360 | |
| Metacritic | 64/100[2] | 66/100[3] | 70/100[4] |
| Publication | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PC | PS3 | Xbox 360 | |
| 4Players | 71%[5] | 71%[5] | 71%[5] |
| GameRevolution | N/A | C+[6] | C+[6] |
| GameSpot | N/A | 7.5/10[7] | 7.5/10[7] |
| GamesRadar+ | N/A |   [8] | [8] |
| GameZone | N/A | N/A | 7/10[9] |
| IGN | N/A | 7.5/10[10] | 7.5/10[11] |
| Jeuxvideo.com | 15/20[12] | 15/20[12] | 15/20[12] |
| Official Xbox Magazine (US) | N/A | N/A | 5/10[13] |
| PC Gamer (UK) | 75%[14] | N/A | N/A |
| PC PowerPlay | 4/10[15] | N/A | N/A |
| PlayStation: The Official Magazine | N/A | 4/10[16] | N/A |
| TeamXbox | N/A | N/A | 8/10[17] |
| 411Mania | N/A | 7/10[18] | N/A |
| Metro | N/A | N/A | 8/10[19] |
The game received "mixed or average reviews" on all platforms according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[2][3][4]
PlayStation Weekly's Chace Frost awarded the PlayStation 3 version a bronze trophy. He stated that the graphics were above average, but the multiplayer was lacking.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ^ IGN staff (November 18, 2010). "Activision's Apache: Air Assault Flies its Way into Stores". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on February 14, 2023. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
- ^ a b "Apache: Air Assault for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on June 10, 2023. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
- ^ a b "Apache: Air Assault for PlayStation 3 Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
- ^ a b "Apache: Air Assault for Xbox 360 Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on February 26, 2023. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
- ^ a b c Kautz, Paul (November 24, 2010). "Test: Apache: Air Assault". 4Players (in German). 4Players GmbH. Archived from the original on September 15, 2021. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ a b Kuulei N. (December 3, 2010). "Apache: Air Assault Review (PS3, X360)". GameRevolution. CraveOnline. Archived from the original on September 22, 2015. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
- ^ a b McGee, Maxwell (November 22, 2010). "Apache: Air Assault Review (PS3, X360)". GameSpot. Fandom. Archived from the original on August 5, 2023. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
- ^ a b Baughman, Jordan (November 30, 2010). "Apache: Air Assault review (PS3, X360)". GamesRadar+. Future plc. Archived from the original on December 9, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ Splechta, Mike (November 19, 2010). "Apache: Air Assault Review (X360)". GameZone. Archived from the original on January 28, 2011. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
- ^ Gallegos, Anthony (November 22, 2010). "Apache: Air Assault Review (PS3)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on May 28, 2023. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
- ^ Gallegos, Anthony (November 18, 2010). "Apache: Air Assault Review (Xbox 360)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on August 13, 2016. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
- ^ a b c Dinowan (November 19, 2010). "Test: Apache : Air Assault". Jeuxvideo.com (in French). Webedia. Archived from the original on May 1, 2021. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ "Apache: Air Assault". Official Xbox Magazine. Future US. January 2011. p. 78.
- ^ "Apache: Air Assault". PC Gamer UK. Future plc. February 2011. p. 92.
- ^ "Review: Apache: Air Assault". PC PowerPlay. No. 187. Next Media Pty Ltd. March 2011. p. 70.
- ^ "Review: Apache: Air Assault". PlayStation: The Official Magazine. No. 41. Future plc. January 2011. p. 84.
- ^ Eykemans, Peter (November 23, 2010). "Apache: Air Assault Review (Xbox 360)". TeamXbox. IGN Entertainment. Archived from the original on November 8, 2013. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
- ^ Salmela, Mark (December 14, 2010). "Apache: Air Assault (PS3) Review". 411Mania. Archived from the original on December 15, 2010. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
- ^ Hargreaves, Roger (November 29, 2010). "Games review – Apache: Air Assault attacks (X360)". Metro. DMG Media. Archived from the original on December 3, 2010. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
