Over G Fighters
{{Short description|2006 video game}}
{{More citations needed|date=July 2013}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = Over G Fighters
| image = OverGFighters.jpg
| alt = Over G Fighters cover art
| caption = North American packaging artwork
| developer = Taito
| publisher = {{vgrelease|JP|Taito|WW|Ubisoft}}
| engine =
| released = {{vgrelease|JP|March 16, 2006{{cite magazine |url=https://www.famitsu.com/games/t/10188/ |title=オーバーG |language=ja |magazine=Famitsu |publisher=Kadokawa Game Linkage |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190522110238/https://www.famitsu.com/games/t/10188/ |archivedate=May 22, 2019 |url-status=live |accessdate=December 15, 2024}}|NA|June 27, 2006|AU|June 29, 2006{{cite web |last=Jastrzab |first=Jeremy |date=June 12, 2006 |url=http://palgn.com.au/article.php?title=Updated+Australian+release+list%2C+12%2F06%2F06&id=4745&sid=8b6941472e4b8ce9849ebb557437b2d6 |title=Updated Australian release list, 12/06/06 |website=PALGN |publisher=PAL Gaming Network |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060613234622/http://palgn.com.au/article.php?title=Updated+Australian+release+list%2C+12%2F06%2F06&id=4745&sid=8b6941472e4b8ce9849ebb557437b2d6 |archivedate=June 13, 2006 |url-status=dead |accessdate=December 15, 2024}}|EU|June 30, 2006}}
| genre = Air combat simulation
| modes = Single-player (Offline), multiplayer (Xbox Live)
| platforms = Xbox 360
}}
Over G Fighters, known in Japan as Over G: Energy Airforce, is a combat flight simulation video game for Xbox 360 developed by Taito and released by Ubisoft in June 2006.
The single-player mode of the game revolves around a group of multinational fighter pilots operating within the fictional Energy Airforce, set in the near future. In response to a wave of global terrorist outbreaks that threaten international security, these courageous pilots take on a leading role in launching a decisive assault against the terrorist threat. Players assume the roles of these pilots and have the opportunity to fly a range of modern fighter jets from both Western and Russian arsenals, as well as European aircraft. Each character possesses distinct attributes and specializes in various aircraft categories such as European, modern, naval, and attack planes. The game's campaign mode offers an extensive experience, immersing players in diverse theaters of war, encompassing dogfights, bombing runs, covert missions, air support, and naval strikes. Notably, Over G Fighters stands out by employing actual names for planes and weapons, and it features authentic real-world locations rather than fictional settings. The game introduces elements of realism, including scenarios involving fuel depletion and weaponry management in expert, hell, or arena modes.
Multiplayer
The multiplayer mode in Over G Fighters is accessible exclusively through Xbox Live, with no support for split-screen local multiplayer. Within the multiplayer component, the game features the following modes:
- Versus: This mode pits two teams of four against each other, with the primary objective of downing enemy aircraft. It's also possible for players to accidentally down friendly aircraft.
- Arena: In this mode, four teams of two compete against each other, with the task of destroying the main bases of opposing teams. While the focus is on targeting enemy main bases, players can engage in combat with both enemy and friendly aircraft.
Reception
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| MC = 49/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/over-g-fighters/ |title=Over G Fighters |website=Metacritic |publisher=Fandom |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20241215165823/https://www.metacritic.com/game/over-g-fighters/ |archivedate=December 15, 2024 |url-status=live |accessdate=December 15, 2024}}
| Edge = 4/10{{cite magazine |author=Edge staff |title=Over G Fighters |magazine=Edge |publisher=Future plc |issue=166 |date=September 2006 |page=88}}
| EGM = 4.33/10{{cite magazine |author=EGM staff |title=Over G Fighters |magazine=Electronic Gaming Monthly |publisher=Ziff Davis |issue=206 |date=August 2006 |page=88}}
| EuroG = 4/10{{cite web |last=Bramwell |first=Tom |date=July 19, 2006 |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/r-overgfighters-x360 |title=Over G Fighters |website=Eurogamer |publisher=Gamer Network |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220528053349/https://www.eurogamer.net/r-overgfighters-x360 |archivedate=May 28, 2022 |url-status=live |accessdate=December 15, 2024}}
| GI = 5/10{{cite magazine |last=Miller |first=Matt |url=https://archive.org/details/game-informer-issue-161-september-2006/page/96/mode/2up |title=Over G Fighters |magazine=Game Informer |publisher=GameStop |issue=161 |date=September 2006 |page=97 |accessdate=December 15, 2024}}
| GameRev = D{{cite web |last=Silverman |first=Ben |date=July 21, 2006 |url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/37271-over-g-review |title=Over G Fighters Review |website=GameRevolution |publisher=CraveOnline |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909180309/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/over-g |archivedate=September 9, 2015 |url-status=live |accessdate=December 16, 2024}}
| GSpot = 5.9/10{{cite web |last=Gerstmann |first=Jeff |date=July 5, 2006 |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/over-g-fighters-review/1900-6153553/ |title=Over G Fighters Review |website=GameSpot |publisher=Fandom |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322233953/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/over-g-fighters-review/1900-6153553/ |archivedate=March 22, 2023 |url-status=live |accessdate=December 15, 2024}}
| GT = 6.7/10{{cite web |date=July 7, 2006 |url=http://www.gametrailers.com/game/2451.html |title=Over G Fighters Review |website=GameTrailers |publisher=Viacom |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090225070255/http://www.gametrailers.com/game/2451.html |archivedate=February 25, 2009 |url-status=dead |accessdate=December 15, 2024}}
| IGN = 6.1/10{{cite web |last=Onyett |first=Charles |date=July 5, 2006 |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/07/05/over-g-fighters-review |title=Over G Fighters Review |website=IGN |publisher=Ziff Davis |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230929213617/https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/07/05/over-g-fighters-review |archivedate=September 29, 2023 |url-status=live |accessdate=December 15, 2024}}
| OXM = 5/10{{cite magazine |title=Over G Fighters |magazine=Official Xbox Magazine |publisher=Future US |date=September 2006 |page=79}}
| XPlay = {{Rating|2|5}}{{cite web |last=Orlando |first=Greg |date=July 17, 2006 |url=http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/reviews/1219/Over_G_Fighters.html |title=Over G Fighters |website=X-Play |publisher=G4 Media |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060815113925/http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/reviews/1219/Over_G_Fighters.html |archivedate=August 15, 2006 |url-status=dead |accessdate=December 16, 2024}}
| rev1 = Detroit Free Press
| rev1Score = {{Rating|1|4}}{{cite news |title=Over G Fighters |newspaper=Detroit Free Press |publisher=Gannett Company |date=July 30, 2006}}
| rev2 = The Sydney Morning Herald
| rev2Score = {{Rating|2|5}}{{cite news |last=Fish |first=Eliot |date=August 19, 2006 |url=https://www.smh.com.au/technology/over-g-fighters-20060819-gdo717.html |title=Over G Fighters |newspaper=The Sydney Morning Herald |publisher=Fairfax Media |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806131708/https://www.smh.com.au/news/game-reviews/over-g-fighters/2006/08/16/1155408007118.html |archivedate=August 6, 2016 |url-status=live |accessdate=December 15, 2024}}
}}
The game received "generally unfavorable reviews" according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. Critics took issue with several facets of the game, resulting in the overall negative reception. In Japan, however, Famitsu gave it a score of one eight, two sevens, and one six for a total of 28 out of 40.
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20060703082128/http://overgfighters.us.ubi.com/ The Official Website of Over G Fighters]
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Category:Combat flight simulators
Category:Flight simulation video games
Category:Multiplayer online games