Knights of the Sky

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Knights of the Sky is a single player simulation game. 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 1. 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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Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

graphics4 negative mentions

Knights of the Sky captures the excitement and danger of being a WWI fighter pilot, offering a solid experience for retro gaming fans.
The game features a dynamic campaign with varied missions and a unique rival system that enhances the sense of competition.
Despite its age, the game balances realism and playability, making it accessible yet challenging for players.

The game suffers from outdated graphics, clunky controls, and poor optimization, making it difficult to play on modern systems.
The copy protection system is cumbersome and annoying, requiring players to reference a manual to progress each time they start the game.
Many players find the PC version inferior to the original Amiga version, citing performance issues and a lack of updates or improvements.

graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely regarded as outdated, reminiscent of titles from 30 years ago, featuring simple, pixelated visuals that may not appeal to modern players.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 significant update to enhance the visual experience. Overall, the dated graphics are a common point of contention, but they do not entirely detract from the game's enjoyment for those willing to overlook them.
- “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.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 to the immersive storytelling of aerial warfare.
- “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 Red Baron 3D and its, boring to me, 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.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has been criticized for its poor performance, with users reporting extremely low frame rates, such as 2 frames per second, leading to a sluggish and frustrating gameplay experience.
- “The sluggish in-game performance feels slower than on my Amiga.”
- “TL;DR: Performance at 2 frames per second.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant issues with stability, citing frequent bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience.
- “The game is plagued with bugs and glitches.”
- “Stability issues make it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “Frequent crashes and errors ruin the overall experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that grinding can be tedious, particularly with extensive flying time, but the option to skip some of this by using the alt-a command offers a helpful workaround. Additionally, having the manual on hand 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.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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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