Though the sequel was improved in some ways compared to the previous game, it has been highly criticized for its lack of new features.

Eurogamer's Oliver Clare said: "Get hold of a copy of EECH (a fairly recent budget release means there's still plenty floating around) download and install the convenient 500MB mod compilation from www.eechcentral.com, and - hey[,] presto - you've got a game that looks as good as EE2 (in most respects at least) runs better, is more polished, and comes with tons more content.

Bolstered with a bevy of visual and realism tweaks, a dozen extra campaigns, and a hangar of new flyables (all admittedly utilising the Apache and Havoc cockpit) the original EECH is more than a match for this rough-edged requel.

"[4] GameSpot's Brett Todd summarized: "If you're happy with the original Enemy Engaged, stick with it.

It's cheap, authentic, and can be modified into modernity with the loads of fan-made free content available online.