HIS: Heroes in the Sky
- March 3, 2015
- GameUS Inc.
- 9h median play time
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Reviews
- The game can be fun for those looking for a casual arcade-style flying experience.
- It offers a nostalgic feel for players who enjoyed it in its earlier days.
- The game is free to play, making it accessible for anyone interested in trying it out.
- The game suffers from outdated graphics and poor controls, making it frustrating to play.
- There is a lack of support from developers, with many bugs and issues remaining unaddressed.
- The game is often described as a pay-to-win experience, with many players feeling that it is not worth their time.
- graphics80 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 31 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely criticized as outdated, with many reviewers comparing them to titles from the late 90s or early 2000s, and some even likening them to mobile games. While a few players acknowledge that the graphics are acceptable for an older title, the consensus is that they fall short of modern standards, especially when compared to competitors like War Thunder. Overall, the visuals are seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the overall experience despite some enjoyment of the gameplay itself.
“The graphics are good enough for a game of this age and everything runs smooth.”
“Now that I got that out of the way, this is an arcade-style flying game that has a lot of random stuff to it. The graphics are good for a game that I think is more than 5 years old... I can run it on high graphics on my work laptop if that says anything.”
“It's a good game despite old, dated graphics.”
“The graphical quality remains the same as it did years ago.”
“The game's screenshots will fool you completely; the graphics looked like they were drawn with crayon.”
“The graphics are from the late 90s era, the translation barely comprehensible and in German it's even worse with umlauts not displayed, words cut off and not displayed at all.”
- story64 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being poorly executed and lacking depth, with many players finding the missions repetitive and simplistic. While there are numerous missions and a variety of planes to choose from, the narrative fails to engage, often feeling like an afterthought amidst the gameplay mechanics. Overall, players express disappointment in the storyline, describing it as a "bad game" with a "shitty story" that detracts from the overall experience.
“You get to do little campaign missions of events in WWII, either alone or with a group of friends.”
“You can make a fleet, you can squad up with people or friends and play through the cheap storyline.”
“I have enjoyed the missions I have completed, so overall I would say if you're looking for a simple flying game, this would be a hit.”
“The story is a letdown; I expected more depth and engagement but found it lacking.”
“An incomprehensible mess from the poor English to the confusing base and mission system, making it hard to follow the narrative.”
“The mission design is lackluster and is just go here and destroy moronic AI, with missions barely lasting 5 minutes.”
- gameplay57 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users criticizing its mechanics, confusing navigation, and poor graphics, often comparing it unfavorably to better alternatives like War Thunder. While some players find it enjoyable as an arcade-style game, the overall sentiment leans towards frustration due to its tediousness, lack of depth, and technical issues. A few users noted that the game could be fun if approached with low expectations, but many agree that it falls short of delivering a satisfying experience.
“The gameplay is amazing.”
“But the gameplay is where the good stuff is, that is, if you like arcade games.”
“Controls are easy, and gameplay's fun so far.”
“It is so tedious to try to play the game and was also so confusing for me to navigate to the actual gameplay that I just gave up on playing it.”
“The actual game mechanics suck, the translation is very weak and sometimes doesn't make any sense, and performance is also something that should definitely improve to make the game experience a little better for players.”
“The gameplay is horrible as well, leveling up is worse than in WOT or War Thunder (both better games than this) and I have over 100 hours on both and am still in low tier in game.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 71 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is often tedious and confusing, particularly for new players due to a lack of clear tutorials and poor translations. While some players appreciate the game's content and fun factor, others find the grinding for materials and the free-to-play inventory system frustrating, leading to a negative overall experience.
“Long story short: great game, great fun, tons of content, no grinding for money or levels, you should totally try it out!”
“It is so tedious to try to play the game and was also so confusing for me to navigate to the actual gameplay that I just gave up on playing it (which is way easier).”
“The grinding system is pretty much a looting system to get materials and drops and is confusing towards new players with no competent tutorial (doesn't help that the translation is awful).”
“Plus you have free-to-play inventory and common grinding/draining the wallet procedures, and a very lame HUD/GUI, both in the skies and on the ground.”
- optimization7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it runs smoothly on low-performance PCs and is suitable for laptop users, many players criticize its overall performance and mechanics, suggesting significant improvements are needed. The poor translation and lack of engaging content further detract from the experience, leading some to recommend alternative games like War Thunder instead. Overall, the game is seen as unoptimized and lacking polish, despite its ability to function on less powerful hardware.
“It runs fine on very low performance PCs though.”
“It's like War Thunder but for low performance PCs.”
“This game is by no means a looker, but is well optimized for laptop users and those with aging desktops.”
“The game isn't that bad, but the actual game mechanics suck, the translation is very weak and sometimes doesn't make any sense. Performance is also something that should definitely improve to make the game experience a little better for players, or you can just play War Thunder instead and have a much better experience overall without any of these issues and bigger content at your disposal, also for 'free'.”
“The actual game mechanics suck, the translation is poor. I have no clue why you wouldn't just play War Thunder instead of this unoptimized piece of garbage.”
“So until this game is fixed, improved, and optimized, I can't recommend this game any more than I recommend eating your own pile of turd.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and numerous bugs that hinder gameplay. Many players describe it as poorly programmed, with unresponsive controls and a buggy start menu, leading to a frustrating experience overall. Despite some minor texture glitches, the overall consensus is that the game is too unstable to run properly.
“The game often freezes and then kicks you out.”
“I guess I should have known, but this game basically turned out to be too buggy to run properly, and this was after an unusually long and tedious installation process.”
“The controls are bad and unresponsive, the game is poorly programmed, there are plenty of bugs and glitches, and the start menu is buggy.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as lighthearted and entertaining, distinguishing it from more serious titles like War Thunder. While some users appreciate its comedic approach, others suggest it may not appeal to those seeking a more realistic experience, recommending alternative entertainment instead. Overall, it receives mixed feedback, with some finding it amusing and others unimpressed.
“Overall, it is just a funny arcade war plane game; nothing like War Thunder, so if that is what you are expecting, then you won't like this at all.”
“All in all, it's funny, and a plus from me.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with players noting its catchiness and ability to linger in their minds long after playing.
“Great music.”
“I've stopped playing for a good 10 minutes now and can still hear the 5-second music loop.”
“The music is repetitive and gets annoying very quickly.”
“I wish there were more variety in the soundtrack; it feels like I'm listening to the same song on repeat.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find replayability in the game due to the ranking system for each mission, which encourages them to replay levels to achieve higher ranks, such as A or Ace.
“On each mission, you also receive a rank from D to A and Ace, which adds significant replay value if you're aiming for higher rankings.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes in the game encourages multiple playthroughs, making each experience feel fresh and engaging.”
“With different character builds and strategies to explore, the game offers endless possibilities for replayability.”
“On each mission, you also get a rank like D, C, B, A, and Ace, which gives some replay value if you want to achieve higher rankings.”
“The game lacks meaningful choices that would encourage multiple playthroughs.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return, as side quests feel repetitive and uninspired.”
