Quick facts
- Developer
- Artech Studios
- Publisher
- Sega Enterprises, Ltd., Accolade, U.S. Gold
- Released
- 1986
- Platforms
- Amstrad CPC, Atari 7800, Atari 8-bit, Commodore C64/128/MAX, DOS, MSX, Sega Master System/Mark III, ZX Spectrum
- Game modes
- Single player
6.3/10
Our verdict
Ace of Aces is an enjoyable retro flight game from the mid-1980s.
Ace of Aces is a World War II combat flight game from Artech Digital Entertainment, released in 1986. You fly an RAF Mosquito fighter-bomber equipped with rockets, bombs and a cannon.
Gameplay
The game focuses on varied missions:
- Targets: Destroy German fighters, bombers, V-1 flying bombs, U-boats and trains.
- Cockpit views: Switch between different views of your aircraft.
- Weapon choices: Rockets, bombs and cannon for different targets.
It’s more arcade than simulation, which makes it accessible.
Verdict
Ace of Aces is an exciting, accessible flight game for its time, with varied missions and a classic aircraft. It’s dated now, but still fun for retro fans.
The Good
- Varied mission targets
- Iconic Mosquito aircraft
- Accessible arcade style
The Bad
- Dated graphics
- Limited depth
- Repetitive over time
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