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HIS: Heroes in the Sky

34%Game Brain Score
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34% User Score Based on 612 reviews

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34%
Audience ScoreBased on 612 reviews
story22 positive mentions
graphics50 negative mentions
  • The game is easy to play and does not require any knowledge of how planes fly.
  • It offers a nostalgic arcade-style gameplay experience reminiscent of older flight games.
  • Some players find it fun to play casually, especially with friends.
  • The game is outdated with poor graphics and clunky controls, making it difficult to enjoy.
  • There is a lack of support from developers, and many players report that the game is broken or unplayable.
  • The game has a pay-to-win structure, which frustrates many users and detracts from the overall experience.
  • graphics
    160 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have been widely criticized as outdated, with many reviewers comparing them to titles from the late 90s or early 2000s, and some even likening them to mobile games.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 visuals 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 graphics are seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the overall experience despite some players finding enjoyment in the gameplay itself.

    • “The visuals, the sounds - all give you those long forgotten feelings, like from 'Red Baron' or even 'Knights of the Sky'.”
    • “The graphics are good enough for a game of this age and everything runs smoothly.”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
  • story
    128 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is criticized for being poorly executed and lacking depth, with many players finding it disappointing and convoluted. Missions are abundant but often repetitive, featuring simplistic objectives and uninspired enemy designs, which detracts from the overall narrative experience. While the game offers a variety of missions and cooperative play, the storyline feels secondary to the gameplay mechanics, leading to a lack of engagement with the plot.

    • “You get to do little campaign missions of events in WW2, either alone or with a group of friends.”
    • “On each mission you also get a rank like D, C, B, A, and Ace, which gives some replay value if you want to get high rankings.”
    • “All in all a very fun little arcade WW2 plane game with a lot of missions to do either alone or with friends, constantly upgrading weapons, engines, armor, and other stuff while trying to get higher level planes.”
    • “Second, let's get off to the story of why I wanted to play this and my sudden realization that... this game... is a let down.”
    • “I played it thinking that it was a good sim game but I was wrong: it's a bad game, a terrible story, and missiles in WWII?”
    • “The mission design is lackluster and is just go here and destroy moronic AI, and the missions barely last 5 minutes.”
  • gameplay
    114 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users criticizing its mechanics, confusing navigation, and poor translations. While some players find it enjoyable as an arcade-style game, the consensus is that it pales in comparison to competitors like War Thunder, which offers superior graphics and gameplay. Overall, the game is described as tedious, simplistic, and lacking depth, leading to frustration and disappointment among players.

    • “The gameplay is amazing.”
    • “Overall, I find it fun to play the game, even though the controls and gameplay are really simple and easy, and the graphics are from the 1990s.”
    • “But the gameplay is where the good stuff is, that is, if you like arcade games.”
    • “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 poor, and I have no clue why you wouldn't just play War Thunder instead of this unoptimized piece of garbage.”
    • “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.”
  • grinding
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is tedious and confusing, particularly for new players due to a lack of effective tutorials and poor translation. While some players appreciate the looting system for materials and drops, others find the overall experience frustrating, especially with the game's bugs and cumbersome interface. However, there are also positive notes about the game's fun content and the absence of grinding for money or levels, appealing to those looking for casual gameplay.

    • “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 for 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.”
  • optimization
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 polish detract from the experience, leading some to recommend alternative games like War Thunder instead. Overall, the game is seen as unoptimized and in need of substantial fixes to enhance player enjoyment.

    • “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 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 and improved, and optimized, I can't recommend this game any more than I recommend eating your own pile of turd.”
    • “The game isn't that bad, but 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.”
  • stability
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with frequent freezes and crashes reported by users, alongside numerous bugs and glitches affecting gameplay and controls. Many players describe it as poorly programmed, leading to a frustrating experience, particularly after a lengthy installation process. Overall, the consensus is that the game suffers from significant stability issues that detract from its enjoyment.

    • “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 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.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as lighthearted and amusing, making it enjoyable for those seeking a comedic experience rather than a serious simulation like War Thunder. However, some users suggest that if players are expecting a more realistic war game, they may be disappointed and would be better off watching funny cat videos instead. Overall, the humor receives a positive note from those who appreciate its arcade-style approach.

    • “Overall, it's 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 + from me.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised, with players noting its catchiness and ability to linger in their minds long after gameplay has stopped. The repetitive yet enjoyable 5-second loop has left a lasting impression on users.

    • “Great music.”
    • “I've stopped playing for a good 10 minutes now and can still hear the 5-second music loop.”
    • “I've stopped playing it for a good 10 minutes now and can still hear the 5-second music loop.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game offers good replayability due to the ranking system for each mission, encouraging them to replay levels to achieve higher ranks from D to Ace. This competitive element motivates players to improve their performance and explore different strategies.

    • “Each mission assigns you a rank from D to Ace, providing significant replay value for those aiming to achieve higher rankings.”
    • “The ranking system for each mission, ranging from D to Ace, adds a compelling reason to replay and improve your scores.”
    • “The ability to strive for higher ranks on each mission enhances the game's replayability, encouraging players to refine their skills.”
    • “On each mission, you also get a rank like D, C, B, A, and Ace, which provides some replay value if you want to achieve higher rankings.”
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