Certainly deserves a better score than what Gamespot gave it.
When your use to the controls this game is exciting and VERY fun to play. As the game goes on you get better planes and a large variety of missions to go on.
Sounds are great...the noise of bullets ripping through your plane is un-nerving to say the least. The detail put into the graphics really shows with great skys and shimmering seas. To torpedo a ship then watch it sink makes for fun watching.
In final. While the game has its flaws, it certainly deserves a better score than what Gamespot gave it. If you like Flight sim style of games then you will like this one.