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turn-based strategy video game
Sid Meier's Ace Patrol
By Firaxis Games, released 1 Jan 2013
- Microsoft Windows
- casual game
- strategy video game
What it is
Sid Meier's Ace Patrol is a turn-based strategy game from Firaxis Games, focused on World War I fighter pilots and dogfights over Europe. Players command fighter planes, using rolls, slips, and loops to gain an advantage in combat. The campaign includes more than 180 missions and 30 aircraft, with pilot promotions, equipment upgrades, and advanced maneuvers to develop a squadron. New aces with special skills can also be unlocked. Alongside the single-player campaign, the listed features include hot-seat multiplayer missions and leaderboards. Steam features include achievements, trading cards, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing, and Steam Leaderboards. The game is developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K. Microsoft Windows is the listed platform, and the Steam platform listing also specifies Windows. Its Steam release date is Aug 27, 2013.
What players like, and what they don't
- Campaign includes over 180 missions.
- Features 30 authentic aircraft.
- Pilots can earn promotions and new skills.
- Hot-seat multiplayer missions are listed.
- Steam Leaderboards are included.
- Windows is the only listed platform.
- Hot-seat multiplayer is the listed multiplayer mode.
Who it suits
It suits players looking for turn-based strategy built around World War I aircraft and pilot progression. The hot-seat multiplayer missions may also appeal to people who want to take turns playing with others.
Ace Patrol combines aircraft dogfights with mission-based progression for pilots and planes. It offers both a single-player campaign and hot-seat multiplayer missions, with Windows as its listed platform.
