Knights of the Sky

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Knights of the Sky is a single player simulation game with warfare and historical themes. It was developed by MicroProse Software, Inc. and was released on April 1, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

Simulation of aerial combat and gallantry in World War I.Flying north along the road from Lille to bust a German recon balloon, I wave to the foot boys in their muddy trenches. Poor devils. Oh, how they envy me!Off to the left! Can it be? The scoundrel in the red Fokker! My dear chum Bates signaled that his gun was jammed, but that greedy Hun downed him nonetheless.The Fokker is flying east. Homew…

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Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

graphics4 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience for those who enjoyed it in their youth, capturing the essence of classic flight simulators.
Despite its age, the game features a dynamic campaign with varying missions and the ability to compete with other pilots for renown.
For dedicated fans of flight simulators, it can still provide a fun way to reminisce about the past and experience the history of WW1 aviation.

The graphics and sound are severely outdated, making the game feel clunky and unpolished compared to modern standards.
The copy protection system is cumbersome, requiring players to reference a manual for squadron insignias each time they start the game.
The PC version lacks the quality and performance of the original Amiga version, leading to disappointment for long-time fans.

graphics
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The graphics of the game are widely regarded as outdated, reminiscent of titles from 30 years ago, which detracts from the overall experience for some players. While many appreciate the nostalgia and fun of the gameplay, they express a desire for modern updates to the graphics and controls. Overall, the dated visuals may be a barrier for new players, but those willing to overlook them can still find enjoyment in the game.
- “I hope MicroProse upgrades the game engine titles with modern graphics and joystick programmable keys; these games could go on forever.”
- “Now if this game was updated with modern graphics and joystick with programmable keys.”
- “The graphics are very dated, like 30 years ago, but I just wanted to see how it worked.”
- “This is such a terrible version of this game; the graphics and sound are both off.”
- “While the game was brilliant in its time and still fun to play if you look past the outdated graphics, you might want to wait for a Steam sale to buy this at a more reasonable price or maybe dig up your old floppies and manual of this game from the attic instead.”
story
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The game's story features a dynamic campaign where players engage in varied missions against relentless enemy planes, competing with other pilots to achieve renown. This competitive element adds depth to the narrative experience.
- “The game has a campaign that is dynamic, with varied missions where you compete with other pilots to become the most renowned.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, and I found it difficult to care about their motivations or outcomes.”
- “The plot twists are predictable, and the overall storyline fails to deliver any real surprises.”
grinding
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Players note that grinding can be tedious, but there are options to alleviate some of the monotony, such as using the alt-a shortcut to skip lengthy flying segments. Additionally, consulting the manual is recommended for better control and efficiency during gameplay.
- “You will also need the manual to look up the controls and be reminded that you can actually skip a lot of tedious flying time by pressing Alt+A.”
humor
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The humor in the game is characterized as light-hearted and simple, effectively enhancing the overall experience of the flying simulator.
- “Okay, this is a funny, simple flying simulator game.”

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Knights of the Sky is a simulation game with warfare and historical themes.

Knights of the Sky is available on PC, Windows, Linux, Atari St and others.

Knights of the Sky was released on April 1, 2015.

Knights of the Sky was developed by MicroProse Software, Inc..

Knights of the Sky has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its graphics.

Knights of the Sky is a single player game.

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