Heatseeker (video game)

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title= Heatseeker


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developer= IR Gurus
Codemasters
publisher= Codemasters
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released= Wii & PS2
flagicon|EUMarch 30, 2007
flagicon|AUSApril 13, 2007
flagicon|USAMay 1, 2007
PSP
flagicon|USAMay 8, 2007
flagicon|EUMay 25, 2007
flagicon|AUS June 1, 2007
genre= Flight Action
modes= Single player
ratings= ESRB: Teen
PEGI: 12+
OFLC: PG
platforms= Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable
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"Heatseeker" is a jet fighter game for the Wii, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation Portable game systems jointly developed by IR Gurus (now Transmission Games) and Codemasters. The PS2 and Wii versions of the game were released on March 30, 2007 in both Europe and Australia, and on May 1, 2007 in the US. The PSP version was released on May 8, 2007 in the US, May 25, 2007 in Europe, and on June 1, 2007 in Australia. [ [http://www.codemasters.co.uk/search/?search_string=heatseeker&submitsearch=true&submitsearch.x=0&submitsearch.y=0 Codemasters : Search : Site search results for: heatseeker ] ]

tory

Players take on the role of an International Council pilot Mike "Downtown" Hudson, often accompanied by wingman Hank "Divot" Harrison. The game begins with a terrorist attack. The plot follows the International Council's attempt to thwart a dangerous dictator with an advanced nuclear cache named Bae Jung-Tae. Along the way, the player uses their flying and fighting skills to tackle a range enemies in the air, on land and at sea. [ [http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/737/737295p1.html IGN: Heatseeker Soars to Wii ] ]

Gameplay

"Heatseeker" is an aerial combat game that pits players against a variety of computer-controlled airborne opponents. Players are equipped with modern military hardware and a choice of weapons. The game offers players access to over 30 jets and 40 different weapons. [ [http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/737/737295p1.html IGN: Heatseeker Soars to Wii ] ]

Missions take place over Korea, the Caribbean and Antarctica. "Heatseeker" has a display feature called ImpactCam, which allows the player to follow the progress of a missile once it is fired through to impact, from several camera angles. Environments are destructible, and players can blow up bridges, airports, docks, and military bases. The game offers players the choice between first and third person viewpoints. [ [http://www.codemasters.co.uk/press/?showarticle=8748 Codemasters : Press : Codemasters announces Heatseeker, an explosive 21st Century military aerial combat extravaganza ] ]

Aircraft

*F-15 Eagle
*F-22 Raptor
*SU-47 Bekrut
*Boeing F/A-18 Hornet
*Boeing T-45 Goshawk

Reception

The game has received mixed reviews, including a 7.6/10 from IGN UK [ [http://www.ign.co.uk IGN.com: Games, Cheats, Movies and More ] ] , an 87% from Official Nintendo Magazine [ [http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/news_280307_heat.html Gaming News, Screenshots, Movies - Official Nintendo Magazine ] ] , a "C+" grade for the Wii version from [http://www.thewiire.com/review/133/1/Heatseeker The Wiire] , a 7.5/10 from Nintendo Power, and a 2.5/5 from EGM (Electronic Gaming Monthly).

References

External links

* Heatseeker for [http://www.mobygames.com/game/wii/heatseeker Wii] and [http://www.mobygames.com/game/ps2/heatseeker PS2] at MobyGames
* Codemasters: [http://www.codemasters.co.uk/games/?gameid=2184]
* [http://www.gamestyle.net/articles/1294]