- February 27, 2020
- HandyGames
Aces of the Luftwaffe Squadron
Expertly blending the classic shmup feel with a modern spin.
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The Aces of the Luftwaffe have returned! Dodge a hail of bullets and face their fearsome war machines in bombastic air battles and boss fights! Aces of the Luftwaffe: Squadron is an action-packed, vertically scrolling shoot ‘em up with a captivating and fully voiced narrative. Dodge bullets, collect massive power ups and wisely use special abilities as you defeat waves of enemies. Upgrade each me…
- Basic and enjoyable shoot 'em up gameplay with great boss fights and allies that add personality.
- Cute graphical style and smooth controls enhance the overall experience.
- Supports multiplayer with fun local co-op, making it a great choice for group play.
- Gameplay can feel slow-paced and generic, with a repetitive structure that becomes monotonous.
- Light input lag and lengthy load times detract from the overall experience.
- The game is not as enjoyable in solo play compared to multiplayer, making it less appealing for single players.
gameplay4 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe gameplay is a mix of enjoyable shoot 'em up mechanics with engaging boss fights and squad dynamics, offering a blend of classic and modern elements. However, some players find it slow-paced and generic, with a less exciting wide playfield and a short, unvaried campaign. Overall, the game features well-designed levels and skill trees that enhance the experience when fully powered up.
“Basic and enjoyable shoot 'em up gameplay, great boss fights and allies add a layer of personality to the shooting, cool squad mechanics and multiplayer.”
“Blends classic gameplay with a modern spin, fully powered up feels awesome, skill trees, well-designed levels and bosses.”
“Blends classic gameplay with a modern spin, fully powered up feels awesome, skill trees, well-designed levels and bosses.”
“Gameplay is slow-paced and quite generic; the wide playfield makes the action less exciting, and the campaign is fairly short and unvaried.”
Aces of the Luftwaffe - Squadron (Switch) Review
Expertly blending the classic shmup feel with a modern spin.
85%Aces of the Luftwaffe - Squadron Review
Aces of the Luftwaffe - Squadron provides plenty of action as you do the standard thing of shooting anything onscreen while avoiding getting hit yourself, and variety is provided by squadron's various troubles and the optional side missions. It's fairly easy to begin with, but the challenge steadily increases as you progress without being too difficult - as long as you keep upgrading your skills, that is. Two additional difficulty settings provide a tougher challenge, and fun boss battles add to the enjoyment. With support for up to four players, Aces of the Luftwaffe - Squadron is a good pick for those seeking multiplayer shmup action.
80%Aces of the Luftwaffe: Squadron Review
Light input lag and lengthy load times aside, Aces of the Luftwaffe: Squadron is an excellent party style shmup the likes of which are very rarely seen. In fact, no other shmup quite like it, in how multiplayer-centric it is, comes to mind. It may look rather simplistic, but it proves to be top notch in its game design, apart from the fact that the game is not quite as enjoyable in solo as it is in multiplayer. For all those out there able to gather three or even just one or two more players for long enough to see the full experience through to the end, however, it turns out to be a memorable piece of software, and an enjoyable experience that, who knows, may bring the band of playmates back together for more beyond the scope of the single adventure.
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