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Cool Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 11 / 14
Date: November 19, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This is a great game. I just bought it, and rate it 5 stars. If you're looking for a multi-player game, then this isn't it becuase it has no multiplayer compadibility. I think the sky canvas mode is great, beccuase you get to make smoke drawings. I also think the mission mode is great becuase the landscapes are so large.

This Games Great.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 12
Date: November 20, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This game to me is very addictive. The game is very similiar to the pilotwings series on the nintendo, the main difference is you just fly planes. In this game you may not get to shoot or blow up things, but each mission is very different. From flying through caves, do mid-air refuels, finding lost ruins, or flying in horrible weather. The game overall in very enjoyable and will keep you on the edge of your seat. A must have.

Yaw, Pitch, and Roll!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 15 / 17
Date: November 21, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This is a great flight simulation game. I was a little worriedthat it might [not be good] .... However, this game has many options like mission, sky writing, target, and free flight modes. Target mode is my favorite because you need to hit red or blue targets in sequence and then land your plane in the given time frame or start over. I have had to land the aircraft with only seconds to spare so focus and flight skills are required. Carrier landings and mid-air re-fueling also make this game exciting! Build your skills and acquire more modern aircraft like the stealth bomber! If you like flight sim games this game is for you. I have rented and played most of the PS2 launch titles and Sky Odessey is one of the better titles out right now.

Straight up fun

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 45 / 47
Date: December 01, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I love it when a game with very little hype or fanfare is released, and turns out to be one of the best titles of the season. This is such a game.

Not a logistical nightmare flight sim like some PC games, this one is a straight up arcade experience with wonderful graphics, total control, and the best sensation of flying this side of Pilotwings. So many flight games for the PSX were just tracked driving/shooting games in the air. Air Combat had such a close camera angle and sluggish handling that it felt more like wrangling a Buick in the sky than flying. This one lets you control all directions of movement like a true barnstormer. Diving, ascending, barrel rolls, bank turns, stalls, they're all here, and it really makes the game a pleasure because the impetus is all on you to complete the mission. Don't blame the game because there is very little you can't control when it comes to the aerobatics of your plane.

And you will need that control because, while some missions are easy, most will need to be done and re-done to successfully complete them. But it isn't a frustrating task. Sky Odyssey is one of those games (reminiscent of old 8-bit Nintendo titles) where, once you wreck, you wanna hurry up and try again, because you know it can be done.

Plenty of different modes and planes keep it interesting, as do the different objectives of each Adventure mission. Land on an aircraft carrier (hella fun,) pursue a train so you can link up and refuel mid-flight (through a tunnel, no less!), and maneuver in a canyon with huge rockslides occurring around every corner. The best word I can use to describe the experience is "fun." And that's what's so great about this game: no big-name sports stars (Madden), no past video game series to fall back on (Ridge Racer, Tekken), no million-dollar hype campaign (Final Fantasy), just rock solid gameplay.

Flying games don't get any better than this.

I'm hooked. You will be too! Great game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 13 / 14
Date: December 06, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I have to admit, I didn't expect this game to be this good. Although the graphics are pretty decent (certainly not the best by far for the PS2), the aspect where the game excels the most is where a game SHOULD excel at: gameplay. This baby has got soume seriously GREAT gameplay. Some might find flight simulation games to be too technical, while some find arcade style flying games to be too unrealistic or cartoon-like. I think that this game is a perfect blend between the two. There are plenty of game modes to keep you coming back for more, and the game is structured in such a way that it's not too easy and not too hard. On levels that seem to be difficult to pass, you'll find yourself actually wanting to come back for more instead of throwing your controller down in frustration. The gameplay is that good. I actually find myself rocking back and forth in my chair while playing the darn thing becuase it immerses you so well into the game! I never thought I'd say this, but I'm being quite honest: this game is among the top 4 or 5 games overall that is available for the PS2 right now.

Fun but has technical problems

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 6
Date: December 14, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Sky Odessey is a real fun flying game. The game play is good and the missions are varied; however it has one big flaw: There's no sound unless you've got the analog audio cables hooked up.

I only had the optical coax for sound and had to spend a half hour on a long distance call with Activision support to find out that that configuration wont work.

Now everytime I play, I have to switch the cables on my PS2 and home theatre system. It's a pain.

Pure Flying Fun!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: December 19, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This game is a great combination of flight simulation and arcade fun! The adventure mode really stands out with a variety of mission types in many different environments with varied terrain. The 3D databases are HUGE and nicely detailed (mountains, rivers, oceans, forests) with some cool dynamic effects thrown in - (waterfalls, geysers, rock slides). The weather effects (wind, clouds, rain, snow) are very good and add a lot to the impressiveness of the game. You'll almost find yourself shivering when flying through the snowstorms in one mission of the adventure mode!

The flying dynamics are pretty good - though perhaps a little "floaty". It does provide a good sense of being aloft. You can see the control surfaces deflecting as you apply controls. After playing for a few hours, you get a sense of "feel" for the aircraft you're flying. For example, using the rudders in normal (not "easy") control mode is important to tighten up turns and straighten the plane during wind gusts.

It is easy to see that a lot of work went into this game. If you enjoy flight simulations, I highly recommend this game.

Really Fun to Play

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: December 28, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This is a must have for the PS2. I've never been a fan of Microsoft Flight Simulator or games that have really complicated controls. This game has just the right amount of controls and is just really fun to play.

Great easy flying game...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 18 / 19
Date: December 29, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This is the kind of flight simulator I have been looking for! If I wanted all the knobs, buttons and gizmos true flight simulators have, I'd just get my pilot's license. This is just a fun and simple game. No fuss or messy keystrokes to remember. You can just throw the CD in and begin flying with easy to use controls and gorgeous graphics.

I was also surprised at this game's long playability. There are so many levels and missions, that this game will have long lasting appeal. Also, I must admit I found myself drawn to the sky-writing exercises. I know how lame that might sound, but blowing smoke out the back of your plane while trying to make shapes and words was oddly addictive. I don't remember ever seeing that in other flight simulators.

So, if you are real pilot, I am sure this game will disappoint. However, if you just want to fly around with ease while having a great time, this game is sure to please.

Demanding

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: December 29, 2000
Author: Amazon User

As a PC flight simulator pilot, I initially found Sky Odessy to be too simple, too easy. I was wrong. The controls are indeed simple and easy to acquire, but the skills and manuevers needed to complete just the first adventure mission demand the upmost concentration. The gameplay is exhilarating, accompanied by an intense soundtrack that only adds to the intensity of flight. I have completed just two missions as of yet, but know that I will continue my unrelenting conquest of these airplanes and the mystical island of Arcadia.

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