Skies above the Great War

Very fun and promising game. The combination of managing air forces, researching new planes and flying them as pilot or using a gunner station is quite addictive. As far as the fighters are concerned the game includes all well-known types on the German and Entente side of the Western Front. Two-seater planes and bombers are depicted as basic types that do not change during the war the rest of the planes has to be researched. Though the dogfight graphics are not state of the art, they are sufficient enough to – together with the rather simple movement mechanics and different stats of the planes – make dogfights fun. Pilots receive medals if successful. Since players can automate much of the management part (research, distribution of planes and pilots to squadrons, allocating them to schools) so they can decide whether to concentrate more on one or the other. Automating airfields, they’d run the risk that the AI doesn’t understand the player’s strategy though. Therefore, given the constant cropping up of missions that have to be serviced in order not to lose moral the emphasis is rather on managing than on dogfights. The plane AI seems to be ok regarding the limited time one has in the battle because of fuel shortage and reflecting the different airplane types. In general, the planes seem to perform according to their historical performance although some of the stats are probably owed to game balance. Although there are still minor bugs, all in all already a good & thrilling indie game and imo definitely a must for WW1 plane enthusiasts.

This is a pretty fun game. I think it strikes a good balance between simplicity and depth. You can have just about everything automated and take control of planes during battles or you can manage logistics and research entirely yourself. It's very customizable. The latest update has improved performance quite a bit. I used to use Lossless Scaling for frame generation just to smooth it out when it was choppy (which was pretty often), but now it isn't necessary. Performance isn't perfect, but it was the biggest problem I had with the game and now it is not that much of an issue. If you've had this on your radar, I'd recommend trying it out now that it's in a better state.

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BLUF: It is a fun simple game. Worth the price and to support the dev. I've been playing this game a lot recently, and I can confidently say that if you're seeking a fun, straightforward World War I air combat experience, this is it. While not a hardcore flight simulator, it offers a flight sim light feel that perfectly scratches my itch for Great War aerial warfare. The game blends RTS elements, allowing you to manage the battlefield without direct aircraft control, though jumping into a dogfight personally is incredibly enjoyable. The campaign offers good flexibility; you can adjust its length from a standard 100% to an extended 500% by setting the required war favorability percentage. Outside of the combat, there are elements of management where you can oversee factory production, progressively adding superior fighters and heavy bombers. Recruiting and training pilots is another feature, letting you improve their performance over time. Ultimately, if you're after a simple, fun, and engaging Great War air combat game, look no further. However, if a serious, high-fidelity flight simulator is what you seek, you might want to explore other options. For fans of indie games, this title comes highly recommended.

A fun little game that scratches an itch Wings 2: Aces High for SNES gave me as a kid.

Le jeu rame à mort après quelques heures au point de devenir injouable. D'après les discussions il n'y aurait plus de développement faute de succès commercial. Ne pas acheter !

Definitely one of the better WWI games out there. It's not perfect but the dev is working on it. Main issues have to do with optimization but with an rtx2080 it runs fine. The main thing is, it's fun to play and captures the feel of the air war and technological development.