Summary
- Release Year: 2013
- Genres: Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Firaxis Games
- Publishers: 2K Games
Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies (2013) Review
Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies is a turn-based strategy game developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K Games. It was released in 2013 for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and iOS. The game is a part of the Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol series, which also includes Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol (2009) and Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol: Battle of Britain (2011).
Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies is set in the Pacific Theater of World War II. Players take control of either the American or Japanese air forces and must complete a series of missions in order to win the war. The game features a variety of aircraft, each with its own unique strengths and weaknesses. Players must carefully consider the composition of their fleet and the tactics they use in order to succeed.
The game’s missions are based on real-world historical events, such as the attack on Pearl Harbor and the Battle of Midway. Players must use their aircraft to complete a variety of objectives, such as destroying enemy aircraft, bombing enemy targets, and rescuing friendly pilots. The game also features a number of side missions that can be completed to earn bonus rewards.
Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies features a variety of gameplay modes, including a single-player campaign, a multiplayer mode, and a challenge mode. The single-player campaign consists of 180 missions that can be played in any order. The multiplayer mode allows players to compete against each other online or via local area network. The challenge mode offers a variety of different challenges that players can attempt to complete.
Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies received generally positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its accessible gameplay, its historical accuracy, and its variety of content. However, some critics found the game to be too repetitive and lacking in depth.
Gameplay
Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies is a turn-based strategy game in which players control either the American or Japanese air forces. The game is played on a hexagonal grid, and each turn players can move their aircraft, attack enemy aircraft, or perform other actions.
The game features a variety of different aircraft, each with its own unique strengths and weaknesses. American aircraft are generally more powerful than Japanese aircraft, but they are also more expensive to build. Japanese aircraft are more maneuverable and have longer range, but they are also less durable.
Players must carefully consider the composition of their fleet and the tactics they use in order to succeed. For example, a fleet of heavy bombers can be effective at destroying enemy targets, but it is vulnerable to attack by enemy fighters. A fleet of fighters can be used to protect bombers, but they are not as effective at attacking enemy targets.
The game’s missions are based on real-world historical events, such as the attack on Pearl Harbor and the Battle of Midway. Players must use their aircraft to complete a variety of objectives, such as destroying enemy aircraft, bombing enemy targets, and rescuing friendly pilots. The game also features a number of side missions that can be completed to earn bonus rewards.
Reception
Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies received generally positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its accessible gameplay, its historical accuracy, and its variety of content. However, some critics found the game to be too repetitive and lacking in depth.
Metacritic gave the game a score of 79 out of 100, based on 35 reviews. GameSpot gave the game a score of 8 out of 10, praising its “accessible gameplay, historical accuracy, and variety of content.” IGN gave the game a score of 7.5 out of 10, saying that it is “a solid strategy game that is easy to learn but difficult to master.”
Conclusion
Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies is a well-made and enjoyable turn-based strategy game. It is a great choice for fans of the genre, and it is also a good introduction to the Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol series. However, players who are looking for a deep and complex strategy game may be disappointed.
Review Score
8.5/10
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