 1UP.com gave Warhawk a positive review , but said , " It 's just not quite $ 40 worth , " referring to the price of the downloadable version on the U.S. PlayStation Store . It was given the IGN Editors ' Choice Award , calling it " a AAA experience that is an adrenaline rush for online fans . " Game Informer described Warhawk as " better than they 'd hoped for " . GamePro stated that although Warhawk offers an intense online combat experience , being dropped immediately into the action leaves you " somewhat bewildered " and doesn 't give you that " feeling of connection " to the game . GameTrailers described Warhawk as " simply fun , easy to compete , but challenging to shine . " Adam Sessler from X @-@ Play complimented the game 's multiplayer only style saying " ... I wouldn 't have it any other way . " Gaming Target selected Warhawk as one of their " 52 Games We 'll Still Be Playing From 2007 " and awarded it " PlayStation 3 @-@ Exclusive Game of the Year " . 
