Knights of the Sky

29%
Game Brain Score Based on 22 reviews
  • graphics
  • story
  • gameplay
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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.…

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  • Amiga
  • Atari St
  • Linux
  • Ms Dos
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Reviews

29%
Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews
humor1 positive mentions
graphics4 negative mentions
  • Knights of the Sky captures the excitement and danger of being a WWI fighter pilot, offering a nostalgic experience for retro gaming fans.
  • The game features a dynamic campaign with varied missions and a rival system that adds a personal touch to the aerial combat.
  • Despite its age, the game balances realism and playability, making it accessible yet engaging for players.
  • The game suffers from outdated graphics, low frame rates, and clunky controls, making it difficult to play by modern standards.
  • The copy protection system is cumbersome and annoying, requiring players to reference the manual each time they start the game.
  • This version of the game lacks updates and optimizations, leading to a subpar experience compared to the original Amiga version.
  • graphics9 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely regarded as outdated, reminiscent of titles from around 30 years ago, featuring simple, pixelated visuals that may not appeal to modern players. While some reviewers appreciate the nostalgic charm and mood-setting qualities of the graphics, many express a desire for a modern update to enhance the visual experience. Overall, the dated graphics are a significant drawback, but they do not completely overshadow the game's enjoyable aspects.

    • “Visually, it’s what you’d expect from a game of that era: simple, pixelated graphics, but they do a great job setting the mood.”
    • “Now if this game was updated with modern graphics and joystick with programmable keys.”
    • “I hope MicroProse upgrades the game engine titles with graphics and joystick programmable keys, and these games could go on forever.”
    • “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.”
  • story5 mentions

    The story aspect of the game is centered around dynamic aerial combat missions, where players engage in intercepting enemy bombers and intense dogfights, all while competing for renown among pilots. The campaign offers a freeform structure with varied missions, allowing for customization of aircraft and tactics, which enhances the overall narrative experience. Players appreciate the relentless nature of enemy pilots, adding depth to the competitive storyline.

    • “I discovered [i]Knight of the Sky[/i] last week, after being disappointed playing [i]Red Baron[/i] and its sandboxed scenario missions, and disappointed again playing [i]Red Baron 3D[/i] and its, boring to me, prioritization of realism.”
    • “You can choose to play in a freeform campaign or tackle individual missions, and the game allows you to customize your aircraft and tactics.”
    • “I discovered [i]Knight of the Sky[/i] last week, after being disappointed playing [i]Red Baron[/i] and its sandboxed scenario missions, and disappointed again playing [i]Red Baron 3D[/i] and its boring prioritization of realism.”
    • “The game has a campaign which is kind of dynamic in that the missions vary and you seem to be competing with other pilots for becoming the most renowned.”
  • gameplay2 mentions

    The gameplay emphasizes aerial combat through missions such as intercepting bombers and engaging in dogfights, featuring approachable flight controls that balance accessibility with enough challenge to maintain player engagement.

    • “The gameplay focuses on aerial combat, with missions like intercepting enemy bombers, defending allies, and engaging in intense dogfights.”
    • “The flight controls are approachable, and while the game doesn't demand mastery of complex mechanics, it still offers enough challenge to keep things engaging.”
    • “The gameplay is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel like a grind rather than an enjoyable experience.”
    • “The missions often feel unbalanced, with some being far too easy while others are frustratingly difficult.”
    • “The AI can be inconsistent, leading to moments where enemies behave unpredictably, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game's optimization has been criticized for its poor performance, with some users reporting extremely low frame rates, making the gameplay feel sluggish and reminiscent of outdated systems.

    • “The sluggish in-game performance feels slower than on my Amiga.”
    • “TL;DR: Performance at 2 frames per second.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Users report that the game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, which significantly impact its overall stability.

    • “The game is plagued with bugs and glitches that ruin the experience.”
    • “Stability issues make it nearly unplayable at times.”
    • “Frequent crashes and errors have made me lose progress multiple times.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players note that grinding can be tedious, particularly with extensive flying time, but the option to skip this by pressing alt-a offers a helpful workaround. Additionally, consulting the manual is essential for understanding controls and maximizing 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.”
  • humor1 mentions

    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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