Publisher: Talonsoft

Developer: Razorworks

Blame it on poor artificial intelligence, or perhaps uninspired game design, or even a well-intentioned assumption of game developers, but most computer games make the player a superman or superwoman. In classics, the player is shattering old records. In adventures and role-playing games, the player usually commands a hero or a team of them. In strategy games, the gamer is often a general, and in simulations, they're often the only soldier that makes a difference in a war. Enemy Engaged: Comanche vs. Hokum is the sequel to Enemy Engaged: Apache vs. Havoc, and is easily an excellent helicopter game by classical standards. It is special, however, in its ability to make a player feel not like a god, but a part of a team.

There are a few weak points in this solid suit of armor, and one reveals itself quickly. Unlike most stalwarts in the simulation category, including its predecessor, Comanche vs. Hokum disappoints in the areas of documentation and training. The documentation covers basic game operation but is short on tutorials and strategy. The manual states you can download additional documentation from Talonsoft's web site, but paying customers shouldn't have to go through extra hassles for something that should come with the box. Narrated practice missions like those from the Jane's helicopter titles have spoiled sim players, and both the enthusiasts and novices must go without in Comanche vs. Hokum.