Aces of the Luftwaffe Squadron

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Aces of the Luftwaffe Squadron is a single player and multiplayer casual shooter game with a historical theme. It was developed by HandyGames and was released on February 27, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Aces of the Luftwaffe Squadron is a thrilling vertical shooter featuring two campaigns with 50 levels, intense boss fights, and a fully voiced story. Play solo or co-op as you dodge bullets, collect power-ups, and lead squadrons in epic aerial battles from both Allied and German perspectives. Experience fast-paced action and strategic combat in this historical shooter.

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Audience ScoreBased on 85 reviews

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gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has great graphics and effects, making it visually appealing.
The story is engaging and adds depth to the gameplay experience.
There are unique RPG elements that allow for leveling up pilots in different ways.

The controls are frustratingly bad, making the game nearly unplayable.
The game is designed in landscape mode, which complicates gameplay and makes it hard to avoid enemies.
There are frequent crashes and performance issues, leading to a poor overall experience.

story
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its depth and character development, particularly the portrayal of pilot and NPC weaknesses like PTSD. However, others find the narrative lacking, describing it as generic and unengaging, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, technical issues and gameplay mechanics have led to frustration, overshadowing the potential of the story.
- “The game is good; the graphics, story, and I love that the pilot and the NPCs have their weaknesses (PTSD) that totally impact the playthrough.”
- “Decent story as far as I got.”
- “The story is great... it is just weird for me to play a shoot 'em up holding your phone horizontally.”
- “Only got to the third mission and it fails every time.”
- “Okay game, annoying story, good graphics, but unplayable.”
- “Laughable voice acting, boring gameplay, and a generic storyline.”
graphics
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Overall, the graphics of the game receive positive feedback, with users praising the visual effects and artistic style. However, the enjoyment of the graphics is overshadowed by frustrations with the controls, which many find unplayable and detrimental to the overall experience.
- “The game has good graphics, story, and I love that the pilot and the NPCs have their weaknesses (PTSD) that totally impact the playthrough.”
- “Good graphics, effects, and plot.”
- “Ok game, annoying story, good graphics, but unplayable.”
- “Would give it a try if the controls were as smooth as the graphics, but I can't play much longer than 2 minutes at the moment - totally frustrating.”
- “The worst controls on a flying shooter I've ever seen. It is impossible to complete anything, especially when the game is in landscape mode when it needs to be in portrait like every single other 2D flying game. No wonder this is an epic failure; it's a joke and sad because the Aces of Luftwaffe game I remember was one of my favorites growing up. It was in a class of its own with the cartoon-like graphics.”
gameplay
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Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players finding it addictive while others criticize the control scheme and the complexity of managing multiple planes simultaneously. Many users express frustration over the lack of an auto-fire feature, preferring a more streamlined experience, and some note that the overall gameplay can feel boring and generic.
- “Addictive gameplay.”
- “There's no shoot'em up bullet hell game with a dedicated fire button to hold continuously through gameplay; it should have auto fire.”
- “I've been reading their reviews, and a lot of players are complaining about the controls, but I think the controls are fine. The only problem is the gameplay; I hate the idea of controlling four planes at once. It feels extremely confusing and annoying.”
- “There's no shoot 'em up bullet hell game with a dedicated fire button to hold continuously throughout gameplay; it should have auto-fire.”
- “People don't like to touch their screens more than they have to during gameplay.”
grinding
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Players note that the game features a semi-RPG structure, requiring some grinding to progress to the next level. This aspect may appeal to those who enjoy leveling up and enhancing their characters, but could be a drawback for others seeking a more streamlined experience.
- “Before you download, this game is semi-RPG, meaning you need to do a bit of grinding before you can begin the next level.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the grinding to be repetitive and frustrating, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
optimization
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The game's optimization appears inconsistent, with users reporting a maximum of 30 fps on mobile devices, while experiencing smoother performance on lower-end laptops. This discrepancy suggests potential issues in optimizing the game for mobile platforms.
- “The optimization in this game is impressive; it runs smoothly even on lower-end devices.”
- “I appreciate how well the game is optimized for mobile, maintaining a steady frame rate.”
- “The performance on my older laptop is surprisingly good, showcasing excellent optimization.”
monetization
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The game is praised for its engaging gameplay and lack of intrusive microtransactions, providing a solid experience reminiscent of classic arcade shooters. However, the difficulty spike at the final boss may frustrate players, as it shifts from a casual experience to an ultra-challenging bullet-hell format.
- “Good shooter, made well for mobile, and no BS microtransactions!”
- “The game was enjoyable until the last boss, which transformed the casual 1945 bullet hell experience into an ultra bullet-hell rage game, and this was on easy mode.”
- “The shooter is well-made for mobile, but the presence of microtransactions is frustrating.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game appears to evoke a sense of frustration or challenge, as players express their struggle with the mechanics, indicating a deeper engagement with the game's emotional stakes.

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Aces of the Luftwaffe Squadron is a casual shooter game with historical theme.

Aces of the Luftwaffe Squadron is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Phone, PlayStation 4 and others.

Aces of the Luftwaffe Squadron was released on February 27, 2020.

Aces of the Luftwaffe Squadron was developed by HandyGames.

Aces of the Luftwaffe Squadron has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Aces of the Luftwaffe Squadron is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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