Air Conflicts: Pacific Carriers

45%
Game Brain Score Based on 258 reviews
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  • gameplay
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"Air Conflicts: Pacific Carriers" is an arcade flight sim game set in the Pacific theater of World War II. Players can choose to fight for the US Navy or the Imperial Japanese Navy and engage in thrilling air battles over famous locations such as Pearl Harbor and Midway. Command entire squadrons and equip your planes with realistic weapons to turn the tide of war in this immersive experience. The game features multiple campaigns and multiplayer modes for extended play.

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Reviews

45%
Audience ScoreBased on 258 reviews
story16 positive mentions
grinding6 negative mentions
  • The game features enjoyable arcade-style gameplay with a good variety of missions and challenges.
  • Graphics are decent, and the game captures the atmosphere of WWII naval and air warfare effectively.
  • The ability to switch between planes during missions adds a unique and engaging element to the gameplay.
  • Controls are overly sensitive and poorly designed, making it difficult to fly and complete missions effectively.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, including crashes and unresponsive missions.
  • Historical inaccuracies and a lack of depth in mission objectives detract from the overall experience.
  • story148 mentions

    The game's story is generally considered weak, with many reviewers noting a lack of depth and character development, particularly in the U.S. campaign. While the Japanese campaign offers a slightly more engaging narrative, the overall mission structure is criticized for being repetitive and linear, often requiring players to follow scripted objectives that detract from the experience. Despite the historical accuracy of the battles, the storytelling elements feel underdeveloped and are marred by numerous bugs and gameplay frustrations.

    • “The storyline of this game is wonderful, but what's wrong with the game crash.”
    • “If you like WWII flight sims, historical accuracy, and want to know the Japanese side of the story for the Battle of the Pacific.”
    • “Air Conflicts: Pacific Carriers is an interesting take on the Pacific War, with the Japanese campaign especially bringing a more human element to the story.”
    • “Too bad it's lacking the storytelling and personalities the first one had.”
    • “Story-wise, there's not much to say.”
    • “No real story (in the US campaign anyway; you have a bit more in the Japanese campaign as it is told from the perspective of the daughter of the pilot).”
  • graphics58 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful visuals and atmospheric effects, particularly during flight over water. However, many criticize the graphics for showing their age, with reports of glitches, inconsistent performance, and a lack of significant improvements compared to older titles. Overall, while there are moments of impressive visuals, the game struggles with technical issues and outdated graphical fidelity.

    • “Very good game, easy to play, beautiful graphics and lots of fun.”
    • “Some nice graphics to admire while flying around.”
    • “Best flight action arcade game ever :-) ground graphics are pretty awesome.”
    • “Considering that I had a PC game from 15 years ago that featured more realistic gameplay and better graphics, and a better selection of planes, you can see how little effort was put into making this game.”
    • “Worse than that, the graphics look pre-combat flight simulator 2 (released in 2000) on 'high' settings.”
    • “The graphics can get wacky, like clouds swiveling around, the sea looking glitchy, the screen flashing white, and torpedoes suddenly projecting a wake after they explode.”
  • gameplay44 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its casual fun and core combat mechanics, while others criticize it for being awkward, repetitive, and lacking realism compared to older titles in the genre. Many users noted issues such as bugs, poor flight mechanics, and a lack of fine-tuning, leading to an overall impression that the game feels underdeveloped despite its decent graphics. Additionally, certain gameplay elements, like the watch tower mechanic, were seen as entertaining for newcomers but ultimately not adding significant value.

    • “True, it's not accurate, but it's good for people that are new to Pacific War history, with entertaining gameplay and very good music. I still love the game music even now <3”
    • “It's a decently accurate gameplay of the WWII Pacific theater!”
    • “Another simplified (but enjoyable) riff on air combat from Games Farm, 'Pacific Carriers' seems to leverage a lot from 'Secret Wars.' As in its predecessor, this game stays fun because of its core combat mechanics.”
    • “Considering that I had a PC game from 15 years ago that featured more realistic gameplay and better graphics, and a better selection of planes, you can see how little effort was put into making this game.”
    • “The ships and planes look good, but it is obvious they put little to no time into fine-tuning the playing mechanics of this game.”
    • “Bugs, lags, graphics (which could be better), and boring gameplay; the interface is crappy as well.”
  • music12 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it loud yet underwhelming, lacking thematic depth and becoming repetitive. While a few appreciate the atmospheric elements and find it enjoyable, many describe it as uninspired, with the option to mod for a better experience being a notable positive. Overall, the music seems to evoke a polarized response, balancing between dramatic moments and a sense of monotony.

    • “True, it's not accurate, but it's good for people that are new to Pacific War history, with entertaining gameplay, and very good music. I still love the game music even now <3”
    • “Both the atmosphere of the battlefield and the background music are splendid.”
    • “Thankfully, you can mod this and add your own music.”
    • “The music manages to be both loud and underwhelming; you get some short dramatic pieces, but it lacks theme. If all you hear is dramatic music, then it gets sickening.”
    • “Music is really uninspired and meh.”
    • “The music is repetitive and fails to create an engaging atmosphere.”
  • grinding6 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and immersion-breaking, as many tasks require significant manual effort while AI support feels minimal. While some missions are mandatory for campaign progression, the option to skip certain patrol missions is seen as a helpful feature. Overall, the grinding detracts from the enjoyment and realism of the experience.

    • “The immersion is terrible because of this, and it makes the game tedious since you have to do almost everything yourself while the AI is just there for show.”
    • “I can't say what it's like to bomb a plane on the ground with a WWII plane, but if it was actually this tedious in real life, those WWII pilots were freaking saints with more patience than anyone I know.”
    • “Some of the patrol missions are tedious; you are required to complete some of these to pass the campaign, but some can be skipped, which is handy.”
  • humor6 mentions

    The humor in the game is derived from its exaggerated physics, with battleships rolling like toy boats and planes comically sliding off carrier decks, creating a blend of absurdity and slapstick moments that players find both cliché and entertaining. Crashes are particularly noted for their unintentional hilarity, adding to the overall comedic experience.

    • “Certain aspects of the physics are weird, like battleships rolling about as if they were plastic toy boats, and planes hilariously sliding off carrier decks.”
    • “It's cliché but hilarious.”
    • “When you crash, it looks even more (un)funny.”
  • stability6 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous bugs that remain unaddressed since release, frequent crashes to desktop, and unplayable missions that fail to progress. Additionally, players report occasional freezes and a lack of multiplayer activity, leading to a frustrating experience overall.

    • “It was buggy as hell when released and none of those bugs were fixed. Add to that almost zero players for multiplayer, plus crashes to desktop or unwinnable missions as they don't progress properly... just don't bother.”
    • “Bug ridden.”
    • “Freezes sometimes but is exactly like the preview.”
  • atmosphere4 mentions

    The atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive depiction of World War II naval and air warfare, complemented by splendid visuals and an engaging background score that enhances the overall experience.

    • “Both the atmosphere of the battlefield and the background music are splendid.”
    • “Excellent WWII naval and air warfare atmosphere, with pretty visuals to reinforce this.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a sense of immersion and control, allowing players to feel a deep connection to the aircraft without needing to rely heavily on physical inputs. This creates a unique experience that enhances the emotional engagement with the gameplay.

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