Underplayed Gems

Helicopter Gunship DEX (2022)

Helicopter Gunship DEX cover
Developer
Jimmy Arcade Limited
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Early Access
Rating
4.3 of 5, 208 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, simulation-focused helicopter combat experience with a realistic feel and no arcade respawning missiles.

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What players say

Players praise the simcade balance between realism and fun, calling it a worthy successor to 90s helicopter shooters. The lack of in-game tutorial frustrates newcomers, and many have to learn controls on their own. Those with HOTAS setups enjoy it more than mouse users, who report control issues.

Screenshots

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