Strike Fighters

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Strike Fighters is a single player shooter game. It was developed by Third Wire Productions and was released on April 26, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Strike Fighters" is a modern jet fighter flight game for mobile devices, featuring simple tilt sensor controls for intuitive aerial combat. Engage in various mission types, from air-to-air battles to ground strikes, and unlock over 500 aircraft from 42 countries through in-app purchases. Fly over 17 global hot spots and experience Desert Storm 1991 US aircraft and squadrons with optional in-app purchases.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,426 reviews

story15 positive mentions

monetization21 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging experience with a variety of aircraft and missions.
Realistic graphics and attention to detail enhance the overall gameplay experience.
The game is highly addictive and provides a good balance between arcade and simulation elements.

Many features and aircraft are locked behind a paywall, making it difficult for free-to-play users to progress.
Controls can be clunky and unresponsive, particularly with tilt controls, which can hinder gameplay.
The game suffers from repetitive missions and a lack of diverse content, leading to a grindy experience.

story
130 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is criticized for its lack of depth and variety, with many players noting that missions feel repetitive and lack a cohesive narrative. While there are numerous aircraft and mission types available, players express a desire for more engaging and diverse mission scenarios, including the addition of a storyline or campaign mode. Overall, the game has potential but currently falls short in delivering a compelling story experience.
- “The mission generator, the loadout selection, year and aircraft selections are all a very nice touch.”
- “I love everything about the game; however, there's just one thing that affects the gameplay experience: if the score points amount weren't so small, it would be more attractive to keep advancing and repeating the missions.”
- “An excellent game... and can be the best air combat game on the market if only the missions were longer and more meaningful, rather than just firing a few missiles and the mission being over.”
- “Only gripe is that the missions are mostly just the same and there's no storyline other than the development of aircraft over the Cold War era and somewhat beyond.”
- “The other problem is that there's almost no explanation for anything; it's not obvious what the objective is for each mission.”
- “An excellent game... and can be the best air combat game on the market if only the missions were longer and meaningful, and just some random fire a few missiles and the mission is over.”
graphics
92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as fantastic and realistic, while others criticize them for being outdated or lacking detail. Many users express a desire for improvements, such as enhanced textures, customizable settings, and more modern visuals, particularly in areas like terrain and cockpit views. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good, there is a consensus that they could benefit from further refinement and updates.
- “The realism is outstanding and the graphics are light years ahead of the other games out there.”
- “The graphics are fantastic, and the frame rate feels smooth, some input lag though.”
- “Stunning graphics, brutally good gameplay, accurate models, and amazing variety.”
- “But I don't know why they downgraded the graphics and flight physics here so much.”
- “It's like Project Wingman mixed with Falcon, with 2000s graphics.”
- “Hopeless game, waste of time. Controls are not good & graphics are very poor; I really wasted my time & data.”
monetization
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
28%
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The monetization strategy of the game has received significant criticism for its high prices on in-app purchases, with many players feeling that essential features are locked behind multiple $4.99 paywalls. While some users appreciate the option to grind for credits or watch ads instead of paying, the overwhelming presence of ads and the loss of previously purchased content have led to frustration and claims of the game being a "cash grab." Overall, players express a desire for a more balanced approach to monetization that doesn't hinder gameplay.
- “I recommend getting the in-app purchases that unlock mission setup and plane armament editing.”
- “The in-app purchases are a bit expensive, but not necessary to progress.”
- “I'm sure the game is pretty successful, so please limit the in-game purchases.”
- “This would be a pretty solid game if it weren't for the horrible monetization scheme.”
- “Everything is enabled only after in-app purchase.”
- “Paid for various unlocks and ads to go and still got ads. Don't pay for anything on this game as you don't get what you paid for.”
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with players appreciating the realistic missile behaviors and controls, but criticizing the repetitive nature and slow progression. Many users express frustration over the numerous paywalls for features and content, which detracts from the overall experience. While some find the gameplay enjoyable and visually appealing, others feel it lacks depth and variety, leading to a monotonous experience.
- “The semi-realistic feel yet arcady gameplay to it is awesome!”
- “Stunning graphics, brutally good gameplay, accurate models and amazing variety.”
- “Excellent aircraft rendering and overall truly amazing gameplay!”
- “I see a lot of realistic missile behaviors that are not present in essentially all other mobile games, and while this game definitely has issues, primarily loadout inadequacy, poor gameplay loop, and extremely slow progression, in general it's a decent game.”
- “The controls are horrible, the gameplay is boring and repetitive, everything is locked behind a paywall and even if you unlock them it would take whole months to grind.”
- “Great concept but it takes way too long to get any new fighters later on and the repetitive gameplay makes the grind seem longer.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and frustrating, requiring players to complete numerous missions and accumulate kills to earn in-game currency for aircraft. While some players appreciate the variety of planes available, many express dissatisfaction with the excessive grind and the presence of paywalls, leading to a mixed overall experience.
- “The grinding is not fun at all.”
- “I wish it wasn't so grindy to get aircraft; you have to keep playing mission after mission and try to get kills to earn a little money for the aircraft you want.”
- “The amount of grinding you have to do to progress is frustrating, and while this is a great game, I have to give it 3 stars.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, with frequent game freezes and crashes occurring during missions, particularly after specific actions like destroying targets or performing evasive maneuvers. Many players have noted that these problems intensified after purchasing additional content, such as the desert storm pack, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
- “It's good, but whenever I start a mission, when there is just a single smoke column from a destroyed ground target or when I make an evasive maneuver, it freezes.”
- “I've been recently having a problem where the game freezes and crashes, and this only started happening after I bought the Desert Storm pack.”
- “This game keeps crashing on me, and ever since I started playing, the game slowly freezes up on me.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the cool selections and simplicity, while others expressed a desire for classic soundtracks and reported technical issues that hindered their experience. Overall, the music aspect is seen as needing improvement, particularly in terms of variety and functionality.
- “The simplicity made it fun for me, with cool music and the thrill of being the last man standing. I really like the selections here.”
- “An option to hear the original classic Strike Fighters music would be nice.”
- “Now all this game needs is awesome soundtracks.”
- “It doesn't work; it just says loading data and stays like that. No music or anything happening. I don't even know if it's loading data or not because nothing moves.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with users noting significant performance issues, such as low frame rates (20-25 fps) on high-end devices like the Galaxy S23 Ultra, which negatively impacts control responsiveness. Additionally, basic features are locked behind paywalls, and aircraft loadouts are criticized for being uninteresting and poorly optimized, detracting from the overall experience. While some praise the graphics as acceptable for the release period, the overall performance remains a concern.
- “Very good performance and excellent product.”
- “Basic features such as loadout customization and map/mission selection are kept behind $5 paywalls. This wouldn't be as much of an issue if aircraft loadouts weren't as boring and poorly optimized as possible.”
- “An aircraft should fly and attack according to the predefined specifications of its manufacturer, and one cannot increase or decrease its performance with any 'points'.”
- “Performance is very lacking, getting 20-25 fps on a Galaxy S23 Ultra. Controls suffer due to the low frame rate, and gyro controls do not perform well. Graphics are okay for the time of its release.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find humor in the game's mechanics, particularly the irony of the j20 being difficult to shoot down while players often struggle against enemy fire. Additionally, the time-limited "Time Battle" mode adds a comedic element with its brief two-minute duration, enhancing the overall lighthearted experience.
- “It is funny that the J20 is almost impossible to shoot down with missiles, yet everyone else seems to have no trouble shooting you down!”
- “Very funny to play.”
- “The time battle used clock time for only 2 minutes, which is funny.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a mix of playful mischief and instability due to poor controls, yet it ultimately delivers a wholesome experience that resonates positively with most players.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight that the add-ons significantly enhance the game's replayability, providing new content and experiences that encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making me want to dive back in.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps the game fresh every time I play.”
- “The add-ons create real replay value.”
- “Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of diverse choices makes replaying the game feel tedious.”