Heatseeker (video game)

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Heatseeker
Developer(s)IR Gurus
Halfbrick (PSP)
Publisher(s)Codemasters
Platform(s)Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable
ReleaseWii, PlayStation 2
  • EU: March 30, 2007
  • AU: April 13, 2007
  • NA: May 1, 2007
PlayStation Portable
  • NA: May 8, 2007
  • EU: May 25, 2007
  • AU: June 1, 2007
Genre(s)Combat flight simulation game
Mode(s)Single player

Heatseeker is a combat flight simulator video game for the Wii, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation Portable game systems developed by IR Gurus (now Transmission Games) and published by Codemasters.

Story[edit]

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.[1]

Gameplay[edit]

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 17 jets and 37 different weapons.[1]

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.[2]

Reception[edit]

The PlayStation 2 and Wii versions received "mixed" reviews, while the PSP version received "generally unfavorable reviews", according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[26][27][28]

References[edit]

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  2. ^ "Codemasters announces Heatseeker, an explosive 21st Century military aerial combat extravaganza". Codemasters. 5 October 2006. Archived from the original on 17 February 2007. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
  3. ^ Edge staff (May 2007). "Heatseeker (PS2)". Edge. No. 175. Future plc. p. 93.
  4. ^ Smith, Quintin (5 April 2007). "Heatseeker Review (PlayStation 2)". Eurogamer. Gamer Network. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  5. ^ Leadbetter, Richard (11 May 2007). "Wii Game Roundup". Eurogamer. Gamer Network. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  6. ^ Reeves, Ben (June 2007). "Heatseeker (Wii)". Game Informer. No. 170. GameStop. Archived from the original on 30 January 2008. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  7. ^ Thomas, Aaron (2 May 2007). "Heatseeker Review (PS2)". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  8. ^ Thomas, Aaron (18 May 2007). "Heatseeker Review (PSP)". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  9. ^ Thomas, Aaron (2 May 2007). "Heatseeker Review (Wii)". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  10. ^ Stratton, Bryan (31 May 2007). "GameSpy: Heatseeker (PS2)". GameSpy. IGN Entertainment. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  11. ^ Stratton, Bryan (19 June 2007). "GameSpy: Heatseeker (Wii)". GameSpy. IGN Entertainment. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  12. ^ a b "Heatseeker Review (PS2, Wii)". GameTrailers. Viacom. 9 May 2007. Archived from the original on 10 December 2008. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  13. ^ David, Mike (19 June 2007). "Heatseeker - PS2 - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on 31 December 2008. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  14. ^ Mazzuca, Steve (21 May 2007). "Heatseeker - WII - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on 8 December 2008. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  15. ^ Bozon, Mark (14 May 2007). "Heatseeker Review (PS2)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  16. ^ Bozon, Mark (31 May 2007). "Heatseeker Review (PSP)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  17. ^ Burman, Rob (27 March 2007). "Heatseeker UK Review (Wii)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  18. ^ Bozon, Mark (30 April 2007). "Heatseeker Review (Wii)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  19. ^ "Heatseeker". Nintendo Power. Vol. 215. Nintendo of America. May 2007. p. 89.
  20. ^ "Heatseeker (PS2)". Official UK PlayStation 2 Magazine. No. 83. Future plc. March 2007. p. 90.
  21. ^ "Heatseeker (PS2)". PlayStation Official Magazine – UK. No. 6. Future plc. May 2007. p. 111.
  22. ^ "Heatseeker (PSP)". Official UK PlayStation 2 Magazine. No. 87. Future plc. July 2007. p. 93.
  23. ^ Erickson, Tracy (22 May 2007). "Heatseeker". Pocket Gamer. Steel Media Ltd. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  24. ^ "Review: Heatseeker (PS2)". PSM. Future US. July 2007. p. 84.
  25. ^ Dahlen, Chris (14 May 2007). "Heatseeker (Wii)". The A.V. Club. The Onion. Archived from the original on 30 April 2010. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  26. ^ a b "Heatseeker for PlayStation 2 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  27. ^ a b "Heatseeker for PSP Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  28. ^ a b "Heatseeker for Wii Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 19 August 2020.

External links[edit]

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