Helicopter Gunship DEX
Jimmy Arcade Limited · 2022 · Simulation, Flight, Realistic, Singleplayer, Wargame
PC
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About Helicopter Gunship DEX
What is Helicopter Gunship DEX?
Inspired by the great helicopter games of the 90s, Helicopter Gunship D.E.X is a "sim-cade" experience leaning more towards the simulation side rather than the arcade side.
Controls have been optimised for GAMEPADS without sacrificing simulation options via a Sensor/Screen of Interest (SOI) plus modifier button system to expand the number of buttons available. However, controls can be easily re-mapped to other devices for those that have flight sticks, throttle controls or HOTAS setups
Arcade or Simulation?
You won't find any magically respawning missiles here! Instead you will find realistic weapon load-outs, a simulation level physics driven helicopter flight model and the usual targeting pods and RADAR systems you would expect in this type of game. However, these systems have been simplified to give the overall "feeling" of being in control of a helicopter gunship without the need to memorise hundreds of keys.
Random Missions
The main part of the game revolves around the random mission generator that allows you to define your own procedurally generated engagements which will never play out the same way twice.
Mission types include Strike, SEAD, Search & Destroy, Recon, Transportation etc.
Deployment Point System
Each mission in Helicopter Gunship D.E.X utilises a deployment point system ensuring missions remain balanced and that older weapons and helicopters still have a role to play no matter what the mission involves.
Key Points
- Fully playable from either 1st person in cockpit or 3rd person chase cam perspectives.
- Fully playable with a gamepad but also completely re-bindable controls for HOTAS systems etc.
- Robust procedurally generated random mission generator allowing you to quickly get into the action.
- Multiple helicopter flight models ranging from Simple to Realistic that allows even novice helicopter pilots to get straight into the action.
- Places you in direct control of both flying the helicopter and using the various targeting systems to designate and destroy targets.
- Easy to get into but still difficult and rewarding to master.
- 3 distinct 40km x 40km terrains to fly over (Lush Desert, Norway & Central Libya).
Weapons & Targeting
Weapon load outs are based on real world helicopter capabilities and you will use the same kind of real-world targeting systems such as "SACLOS", "Laser", "RADAR" etc to detect, designate and destroy your mission targets.
A slight departure from reality is that you, the pilot, will be in direct control of designating targets and firing weapons even in helicopters that have co-pilot/gunner positions. Your CP/G will aid in target identification and spotting targets visually.
Weapon types and availability will depend on the "ERA" that your mission takes place e.g.
- Low Tech is roughly pre 1980s technology so expect to be using wired guided TOW missiles
- Modern Tech (not availble in Early Access yet) is approximately 1990s-2000s technology so expect to be using laser guided missiles.
- High Tech (not availble in Early Access yet) is approximately 2000-2020+ technology so expect to be using RADAR guided missiles and advanced technology.
Flyable Helicopters
Currently there are now 6 main helicopters (Apache, Lynx, Gazelle, Viper, Kiowa Warrior & Hind) and most have several different versions. You can read more about the helicopters and their various versions here...
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2908499881
The Blackhawk, Chinook, Mi-8 & Cheyenne helicopters are now in production and planned for release further into Early Access with the final game slated to include a wide selection of both Western and Eastern gunships allowing you to fight for either BLUFOR or REDFOR teams.
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
This game needs a lot more attention. A fantastic simlite/simcade game based entirely on rotary wing aircraft. Reminiscent of helicopter flight sims from the 90's. High replayability and flexible difficulty modifiers for those wanting a more casual, or more complex gameplay experience. Made by only one committed and talented developer. Support small indie creators like this and get this game, if this sounds like the type of experience you're after! Strong recommendation from me!3 found this helpful
This is a really cool project. Very niche, but the niche is maybe not as small as you might think. It's early access, and will be for a while, but you can absolutely play the game for a full game's worth of time and have fun with it now, if you are the type of person this kind of game appeals to. This game is for you to figure out how to correctly fly the helos in a realistic setting, and get satisfaction from doing that despite it being a complex set of tasks. The flight model and mission planner are the main focuses. If you like games like ETS/ATS, or Elite Dangerous, or early MechWarrior titles, these type of less-accessible but very technically rewarding games, this is right up your alley. It doesn't hold your hand, it doesn't bark orders at you, this is your game and you get to spend your time doing what you like. Great! Really appreciate Jimmy Arcade's handling of the community and PR, the developer is very active on the forums and in development of the title. Patches are frequent, communication is crystal clear and frequent. Jimmy Arcade is friendly and focused on improving the game. While I wouldn't go recommending this to someone who only plays RPGs or card games, if …2 found this helpful
Developer thank you for making this, i have been searching for something like this for ages and janes longbow 1 and 2 has really similar vibes im sure that was an inspiration but its so old its hard to play on modern hardware but you nailed the feeling man wow. Im not used to this sort of game all too much so it took around an hour but after that i went on my first mission and got to blow things up. so far the only complaint is the main menu and some menus in general could use some work just to complete the vibe but i understand you focused on whats important first.2 found this helpful
for solo dev project, probably the best milsim heli game out there. Very hard to get into without background knowledge but lets hope for campaign mode soon!2 found this helpful
Just started playing and it's impressive. Great interface and easy setup! Recognized my X56 HOTAS from the start...Nice! Looking forward to an in-game training/tutorial feature since I'm new to helicopters.
not playable keeps crashing
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