Gameloft’s “Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X.” arrived in the App Store. It’s an air combat game that takes place in the Ghost Recon game universe. There are voice overs, 13 missions, 26 planes and local multiplayer.

“The environments you fly over look amazingly realistic, as Gameloft utilized high resolution satellite imagery to build and texture the environments.

Levels range from Washington DC, to Rio de Janeiro, and even Chicago– And as a native of the Chicago area, it was amazingly cool to fly over Soldier Field, then follow the various highways while dropping bombs. The satellite imagery is detailed enough that if you’re familiar with the locales you’re flying over, you can easily pick out landmarks, streets, and other locations.

Each of the planes comes with their own unique cockpit view along with different strengths and weaknesses. At the start of each level, the game suggests the best plane to use, but you can use any plane on any level– Which can substantially increase the difficulty if you’re dog fighting with a bomber, for instance.”

Description:

Elevate your experience of war with the soaring air combat game Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X, finally coming on your iPhone and iPod touch!
The console hit now lands on your device:
“It is the most impressive and innovative flight-based videogame we’ve seen in years” (OPM), “a worthy addition to the best in the Clancy stable.” (Game Informer)
“Everything from the picture-perfect planes to the stunning real world environments looks great” (1UP)

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THE FAMOUS LICENCE NOW ON YOUR iPHONE, combining the console game’s depth and quality with twisted plots and universe based on Tom Clancy’s novels. Play as David Crenshaw, an elite pilot working for a powerful private military company.

13 MISSIONS TO PUT YOUR PILOT SKILLS TO THE TEST with diverse objectives and gameplay: engage aircraft in dogfights, infiltrate an enemy base, protect your allies, bomb strategic locations, provide support to ground troops and more!

26 LICENSED PLANES modeled in 3D. As an elite jet fighter, take control of the F-14A Tomcat, Mirage 2000C, F-117 Nighthawk, Eurofighter Typhoon and others. Choose the best aircraft depending on your objectives and the plane’s specific characteristics. 

FULL-3D ENVIRONMENTS, based on GeoEye® satellite imagery: Fly over 13 real locations, like Rio de Janeiro or Los Angeles by night, fight in the sky of a Middle East’s desert or over the Pentagon and White House in Washington.

ACCELEROMETER OR VIRTUAL JOYSTICK, choose the control mode that best fits your way of piloting. Select the cockpit view to be at the core of action or the outside view to make the best tactical choices and avoid missiles more easily.

LOCAL MULTIPLAYER MODE for up to 4 players via local Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Death Match or Team Death Match, prepare for battle.

Destroy enemy jets, choppers, tanks, destroyers and more 40,000 feet above the earth. Enjoy the iTunes library access if you want to listen to your own music while saving the country!
Hold your breath, throttle up, push your aircraft to its limits and have your adrenaline rush!

H.A.W.X. is available for $6,99 [App Store]