The Best Flight Game: H.A.W.X 2

The basic gameplay mechanics of H.A.W.X are similar to those of other console-based flight simulators, such as Ace Combat. Players take on enemies with over fifty aircraft available to them. Each mission is set at real world locations in environments created with commercial satellite data. A cockpit, first-person, and third-person view are selectable. The third-person view gives the player an external view of both their plane and the target.^[7]

The game features an Enhanced Reality System (ERS), which is used as a set of training wheels for players. The ERS includes radars, incoming missile detection, an anti-crash system, damage control system, tactical map, information relay, aircraft interception trajectories and weapons trajectory control. ERS also allows players to issue orders to their squadron and other units.^[8] When fully activated, ERS provides a great deal of assistance to the player, but the system features can be turned off selectively to make the game more difficult and give the player more maneuverability.^[7]