Extremely Fun!!!
Gameplay- Gameplay is very good and very competitive and fun. Everything is well balanced and you never feel that anyone has the upperhand because of an overpowered weapon. Sure there are some weapons that are better than others and inflict more damage but they each have there downsides as well. The controls are very easy although a little time consuming to figure out without the instruction manual. It took me about a half hour to get all the nitty gritty aspects of the controls. Also, unlike most fps multiplayer games, the game features an auto aim. Before you start complaining about it let me reassure you that the auto aim is still based on a skill based aspect of how well you can keep your rifle pointed at your foe and where on the body you actually aim (i.e. head shots influct more damage than leg shots). Last but not least Warhawk flight. Flying the warhawk is a blast (once you can finally figure out how to take out enemy fighters with ease). The controls are extremely natural and there are a plethora of weapons to choose from (i.e. the homing missles are the best). Warhawk flight is extremely fun and fast pace and you may find yourself trying to outrun or dodge several missles at the same time. There are also a few different modes of play including death match, team death match, capture the flag, zones, etc. Each game is fun in its own respect although I personally prefer CTF. There is so much to do in Warhawk and so many fun ways to kill your oppopnent that this game will keep you busy for a while....oh and did I mention a neat little ranking system as well (makes the game even more addictive :( ).
Graphics- The graphics are great and there is never any lagging even in the most intense firefights which makes for a truly well-balanced experience. Everything is smoothe and the draw distance is incredible. Maps are beautiful and natural and colors are brilliant and vivid....almost cartoony but not quite. Also ragdoll death animations are always funny to watch and is especially funny to watch your lifeless corpse fall out of the sky from a blown up warhawk.
Sound- The sound is great as well. All of the weapons sound really cool and sometimes even add to the tenseness of the battles you are fighting. It is also nice that you can hear firefights and battles in the distance it really provides a great atmosphere to the warhawk experience. The Warhawks sound awesome as well. It is really cool when you're running along (or driving along in one of two available groudn vehicles) and a random Warhawk goes swooping over your head it almost makes you want to literally duck out of the way.
Overall- Warhawk is an awesome game and I really don't understand why it didn't get at least a 9 on gamespot. If they're only giving it an 8.5 or whatever because it's only multiplayer and the online version doesn't come with an instruction manual then, well, I guess they're entitled to their own opinion but what I do know is that Warhawk is a true joy to play and a wonderful experience. I must recommend that any PS3 owner with internet run out and get this game NOW!!! SEE Y'ALL ONLINE! ;)