1945 US Air Force

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"1945 Air Force: Airplane games" is a Shooter game with Arcade style and Arcade shooter elements. The game offers a variety of airplanes to choose from and a good storyline, but it can be very grinding with too much advertisement. Despite some bugs and glitches, it is hilarious and visually sensational. Overall, it provides an engaging and entertaining experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

60%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

story30 positive mentions

monetization1.1k negative mentions

Fun and engaging gameplay reminiscent of classic arcade shooters.
Good graphics and smooth controls enhance the gaming experience.
Offers a variety of planes and upgrades, allowing for customization.

Progression becomes nearly impossible without spending real money, especially after level 100.
Frequent bugs and glitches, including crashes and issues with rewards not being credited.
The game often forces players to watch excessive ads to earn upgrades or continue playing.

monetization
1,279 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
7%
88%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads and the reliance on in-app purchases to progress. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, they often find the rewards insufficient compared to the time spent watching ads, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab. Overall, players feel that without spending money or watching a significant amount of ads, progression becomes exceedingly difficult, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Great game, finally a game without that many ads in it (no ads after one game. Thank you).”
- “Gameplay is very interesting, a player has more than enough credits to play for a long time, but most importantly - there are absolutely no ads!”
- “Gives you the options for in-game purchases but unlike most other games doesn't force you to purchase to be able to keep winning, just the choice if you want to.”
- “Without spending money, you can't be competitive and if you just use rewards from watching advertising you rank up incredibly slowly.”
- “This game is only about either watching ads or paying for upgrades... it gets very difficult to progress in the game without the upgrades.”
- “You will have to watch a ton of ads with little to no payoffs.”
story
435 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
91%
2%
The game's story and mission structure are generally engaging, offering a variety of challenges such as bombing, stealth, and protection missions. However, many players report significant issues with mission difficulty spikes, bugs that prevent mission completion, and a frustrating pay-to-win model that hampers progression without spending real money. While the game has potential with its diverse mission types, the overwhelming number of glitches and lack of meaningful rewards detracts from the overall experience.
- “The game has huge lasting appeal, with main missions, multiple types of side missions, upgradeable aircraft as well as gear for your pilot, all of which add stats to you and your plane.”
- “The variety in missions and challenges makes it not so monotonous.”
- “Very fun game with the right amount of difficulty to make it rewarding when you complete a mission.”
- “The game is all about watching ads and encountering bugs, crash the mission stage, no league reward,... can't deal with it anymore, removed.”
- “You'd have to spend hours every day grinding repetitive missions and watching ads to keep up, and at that point, you might as well play something with a real story.”
- “This game is hot garbage... money hungry devs using energy you can only do so many missions until you are out of energy and have to pay to play.”
graphics
371 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
28%
4%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the nostalgic retro style reminiscent of classic arcade games, while others note that the visuals can be simplistic or occasionally glitchy. Overall, the graphics are generally described as good to excellent, with smooth animations and detailed designs, although some users express a desire for further enhancements and optimizations. Despite some criticisms, the game's aesthetic appeal and engaging visuals contribute positively to the overall gameplay experience.
- “I love how detailed the graphics are with each level played.”
- “A great casual airplane shooting game with extremely smooth and highly detailed 2D graphics.”
- “The graphics and gameplay are very smooth and responsive.”
- “The graphics are poor and the menu/interface designs are even worse.”
- “The graphics is extremely poor, probably from 1945, and didn't get updated since then.”
- “The new update decreased the graphics, added multiple complicated gimmicks, and quite frankly have made loyal players want to quit.”
gameplay
256 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
43%
7%
The gameplay of the game is generally described as fun and engaging, with smooth controls and nostalgic graphics reminiscent of classic arcade shooters. However, many players express frustration with the pay-to-win mechanics, excessive grinding for upgrades, and intrusive ads that detract from the overall experience. While the core gameplay is enjoyable, the monetization strategies and progression barriers significantly impact player satisfaction.
- “The gameplay is great fun but the interface is not easy to understand and my son and I lost 800 gems in 4 wrong button clicks without any warning!”
- “Gameplay is fun and challenging, graphics are okay, multiplayer is subpar, upgrading planes is a real grind.”
- “This game draws you in with great progression, satisfying gameplay, and an interesting upgrade system.”
- “Earning enough crystals to buy upgrades to progress from gameplay alone disappears rapidly at this point too, and the sheer volume of enemies and boss-level guns become relentless and frustratingly futile.”
- “The gameplay seems to be designed on the principle of keeping your attention and getting you to waste your time, at the expense of being interesting or enjoyable.”
- “You must pay to play, then every couple of months the devs decrease the power of your planes, making gameplay impossible... unless you pay more and more and more.”
stability
241 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
2%
96%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay and cause loss of progress. Many players express frustration over the lack of effective support from developers in addressing these issues, leading to a diminished gaming experience. Overall, while the game has potential, its stability problems significantly detract from enjoyment.
- “No glitches, the creators did a phenomenal job and built a super slick and fun game for anytime no matter how you're feeling.”
- “Awesome game, very tough missions as we keep on moving, no glitches, no bugs at all. Really loved this game. Slightly different from the PC version. 100/100.”
- “Simply put, a solid 2D classic game that runs great on my device with wonderful pixel graphics and just an overall fun experience with great action and a progressive system.”
- “Can't stay connected, awful wait times to start any multiplayer event, glitches while playing which causes interruption and possible loss of airplanes, problems receiving winnings, and broken promises by developers to fix the above issues.”
- “But I'm on stage 54 and can't get past because every time I'm about to fight the boss, it just freezes and leaves the app completely.”
- “Game is enjoyable but there are many glitches for the special event.”
grinding
128 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The game's grinding aspect is heavily criticized, with players noting that progression becomes excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring repetitive gameplay or significant monetary investment to upgrade planes and unlock features. Many reviews highlight a pay-to-win model, where players feel compelled to spend real money or watch numerous ads to avoid the grind, leading to frustration and a sense of unfairness in gameplay. While some enjoy the core mechanics and aesthetics, the overwhelming consensus is that the grinding detracts significantly from the overall experience.
- “The upgrade process is going to be a bit too grindy, but otherwise love the aesthetics, gameplay, and offline capabilities.”
- “As higher levels require ever-increasing costs, it can run you into the hundreds of dollars to pay for a fully upgraded plane, or you can play the same levels over and over, grinding for the in-game currencies until it becomes mind-numbingly boring for weeks on end to upgrade and be able to play through another couple of levels.”
- “Game becomes tedious and you get nowhere after a certain point unless you watch hundreds of ads or pay money.”
music
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
61%
18%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and annoying, particularly due to the lack of options to turn it off or adjust the settings. While some appreciate the dramatic and nostalgic elements of the soundtrack, others express frustration over its inability to coexist with personal music playlists, leading to a less enjoyable experience. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the music has potential, it detracts from the gameplay due to its repetitiveness and the absence of customization options.
- “The music is very dramatic and it is very fast-paced.”
- “Great music, aesthetics, and gameplay.”
- “Wow, it's a good game! I love to play and it sometimes makes me very crazy with unbeatable levels and overall good music.”
- “Now the music and sound effects are just annoying.”
- “Also the music is the same all the time, dull.”
- “You can't turn off the music in this game.”
humor
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
93%
7%
The humor in the game is often described as unintentional, stemming from its numerous glitches, frustrating monetization tactics, and absurd responses to player complaints. While some players find the game's quirks amusing, many express that the humor quickly turns sour due to the overwhelming presence of ads and technical issues, leading to a mix of nostalgia and irritation rather than genuine enjoyment. Overall, the humor is perceived as inconsistent, with players oscillating between finding it funny and feeling frustrated by the game's mechanics.
- “The really funny part are the responses to reviews that look like bots.”
- “The new update is hilarious, the game sticks you on the 'must update' screen and that is it.”
- “Very addicting till you reach a particular level then it becomes hilarious.. even after killing the super boss aircraft ..you're given a verdict of defeat.. this is not just once but several times.”
- “This game is buggy, and it's not funny that it's buggy with stuff I paid for.”
- “This is not funny!”
optimization
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
55%
18%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant performance issues, particularly on Android devices, including freezing and slow interface. While some players appreciate the graphics and performance on larger screens, others express frustration over recent updates that have negatively impacted gameplay and aircraft performance. Overall, there is a strong consensus that the game requires further optimization to enhance user experience across all platforms.
- “Well optimized for phones with bigger screens.”
- “Excellent game with excellent performance, graphics, and sprites.”
- “Amazing pixel art, bad optimization, years of fun and varied gameplay, tons of unique planes; it may look pay-to-win but you can play it without spending anything.”
- “The interface is so slow and looks unoptimized.”
- “I've never played a poorly optimized Android game.”
- “Game isn't optimized, it freezes constantly and hangs up the phone.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game offers fun replayability with customizable ships and engaging missions, providing a well-rounded experience. However, some users note a lack of long-term replay value due to infrequent power-ups and a sense of dullness over time.
- “The game offers fun replayability.”
- “There is lots of replayability.”
- “No replayable value in the long run; dull gameplay and even power or health upgrades are very seldom.”
- “Seemingly endless gun-blazing missions and satisfyingly customizable ships make for a well-rounded gaming experience with significant replay value.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the game is enjoyable, players express frustration with the lack of effective customer support, which has led to feelings of disappointment and mistrust regarding in-game offers and rewards. This emotional disconnect detracts from the overall experience.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers suggest that incorporating atmospheric effects and gameplay elements reminiscent of Skyforce would enhance the game's overall atmosphere, creating a more immersive experience.
- “The atmospheric effects in the game create an immersive experience that draws you in.”
- “The combination of stunning visuals and sound design really enhances the overall atmosphere.”
- “The game's atmosphere is captivating, making every moment feel intense and engaging.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development was highly praised prior to an update that significantly diminished its quality, leading to disappointment among players.
- “The game was the greatest available until the update wiped out the character development.”
- “Character development feels shallow and uninspired, leaving me disconnected from the characters.”
- “I expected a rich narrative experience, but the character development is lacking and feels rushed.”