Summary
- Release Year: 2008
- Genres: Simulator
- Platforms: Wii
- Developers: Project Aces
- Publishers: Bandai Namco Entertainment, XSEED Games
The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces (2008)
The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces is a Wii-exclusive flight combat game developed by Project Aces and published by Namco Bandai Games. It was released in Japan on February 28, 2008, and in North America and Europe on October 7, 2008. The game is a spin-off of the 2006 anime film The Sky Crawlers, and features many of the same characters and setting.
Players take control of a rookie pilot named Kouichi Tokuda, who joins the elite Sky Crawlers squadron. The Sky Crawlers are a group of young pilots who fight in a never-ending war against an unknown enemy. Kouichi quickly learns that the war is not what it seems, and that the Sky Crawlers are fighting for more than just their country.
The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces is an arcade-style flight combat game that features fast-paced action and intense dogfights. Players can choose from a variety of planes, each with its own unique strengths and weaknesses. The game also features a variety of missions, including air-to-air combat, bombing runs, and escort missions.
In addition to the single-player campaign, The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces also features a multiplayer mode that allows players to compete against each other online. The multiplayer mode features a variety of different game modes, including deathmatch, team deathmatch, and capture the flag.
The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces was a critical and commercial success. The game received praise for its fast-paced action, intense dogfights, and beautiful graphics. The game also sold well, with over 1 million copies sold worldwide.
Gameplay
The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces is an arcade-style flight combat game that features fast-paced action and intense dogfights. Players take control of a rookie pilot named Kouichi Tokuda, who joins the elite Sky Crawlers squadron. The Sky Crawlers are a group of young pilots who fight in a never-ending war against an unknown enemy.
The game features a variety of different planes, each with its own unique strengths and weaknesses. Players can choose from a variety of different weapons, including machine guns, cannons, and missiles. The game also features a variety of different missions, including air-to-air combat, bombing runs, and escort missions.
The controls in The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces are simple and easy to learn. The Remote and Nunchuk are used to steer the plane, and the A and B buttons are used to fire weapons. The game also features a variety of different camera angles, which allows players to get a better view of the action.
Story
The story of The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces is set in a world where war is a never-ending cycle. The game follows the story of Kouichi Tokuda, a rookie pilot who joins the elite Sky Crawlers squadron. The Sky Crawlers are a group of young pilots who fight in a war against an unknown enemy.
As Kouichi learns more about the war, he begins to question why he is fighting. He meets a variety of different people, including his fellow pilots, his commanding officers, and the enemy pilots. Through these encounters, Kouichi learns that the war is not what it seems, and that the Sky Crawlers are fighting for more than just their country.
Graphics
The graphics in The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces are beautiful. The game features detailed character models, planes, and environments. The game also uses a variety of different visual effects, such as motion blur and depth of field, to create a realistic and immersive experience.
Sound
The sound in The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces is excellent. The game features a variety of different sound effects, such as explosions, gunfire, and engine noises. The game also features a variety of different music tracks, which help to create a sense of atmosphere and excitement.
Overall
The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces is an excellent flight combat game. The game features fast-paced action, intense dogfights, and beautiful graphics. The game also features a compelling story and a variety of different planes and missions. Overall, The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces is a must-play for fans of flight combat games.
Review Score
7.5/10
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