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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.<ref></ref> 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.<ref></ref>

==Aircraft==
'''International Council''' - all aircraft of the International Council are ]-made fighters. This includes the following:
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'''Pirates''', '''Vertana''', '''Federation''', '''Kamcha''' - all aircraft of the Pirates, Vertana, Federation, Kamcha are ]/] made fighers. This include the following:
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Some of this aircraft are unlockables.

==Vessels==
'''International Council''' - all vessels of the International Council are fictional although the are similar to ] ships. This includes the following:
*'''USS Nemesis''' - Similar to the ]
*'''Javelin class destroyer''' - Similar to the ] except bow is very different in the gameplay.
*'''Battlegroup Guardian''' - Similar to the ] except there are only 2 main turrents in one ship.

'''Pirates''', '''Vertana''', '''Federation''', '''Kamcha''' - all vessels of the Pirates, Vertana, Federation, Kamcha are vessels of the ]. This includes the following:
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*There are ] that are similar to the ]. They refered to as '''Mini-Sub'''
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==Vehicles==
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*]. There are Many T-80 Tanks in the gameplay are being equip with AA Laser guns, they are called '''T-80 Laser Tank'''
*], all BM-30s armament in the gameplay are cruse missiles
*]. There are Many T-90 Tanks in the gameplay are being equip with AA Laser guns, they are called '''T-90 Laser Tank'''
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==Transport Aircraft==
*], only used by the Kamcha Military as Nuclear weapons transprot.
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==Civilian Aircraft==
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==Reception== ==Reception==

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2007 video game
Heatseeker
Developer(s)IR Gurus
Codemasters
Publisher(s)Codemasters
Platform(s)Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable
ReleaseWii & PS2
European UnionMarch 30, 2007
AustraliaApril 13, 2007
United StatesMay 1, 2007
PSP
United StatesMay 8, 2007
European UnionMay 25, 2007
Australia June 1, 2007
Mode(s)Single player

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.

Story

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.

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.

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.

Aircraft

International Council - all aircraft of the International Council are NATO-made fighters. This includes the following:

Pirates, Vertana, Federation, Kamcha - all aircraft of the Pirates, Vertana, Federation, Kamcha are Soviet/Russian made fighers. This include the following:

Some of this aircraft are unlockables.

Vessels

International Council - all vessels of the International Council are fictional although the are similar to US Navy ships. This includes the following:

Pirates, Vertana, Federation, Kamcha - all vessels of the Pirates, Vertana, Federation, Kamcha are vessels of the Russian Navy. This includes the following:

Vehicles

  • UAZ-469
  • T-80. There are Many T-80 Tanks in the gameplay are being equip with AA Laser guns, they are called T-80 Laser Tank
  • BM-30 Smerch, all BM-30s armament in the gameplay are cruse missiles
  • T-90. There are Many T-90 Tanks in the gameplay are being equip with AA Laser guns, they are called T-90 Laser Tank
  • Amphibious Assault Vehicle

Transport Aircraft

Civilian Aircraft


Reception

Heatseeker received mixed reviews, including a 7.6/10 from IGN UK, 87% from Official Nintendo Magazine, a 7.5/10 from Nintendo Power, and a 10/5 from Electronic Gaming Monthly.

References

  1. Codemasters : Search : Site search results for: heatseeker
  2. ^ IGN: Heatseeker Soars to Wii
  3. Codemasters : Press : Codemasters announces Heatseeker, an explosive 21st Century military aerial combat extravaganza
  4. IGN.com: Games, Cheats, Movies and More
  5. Gaming News, Screenshots, Movies - Official Nintendo Magazine

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