Release Date: November 17, 2017
The second part of the Aces of the Luftwaffe series, in which the task of the players is to repel the German invasion of the United States. Aces of the Luftwaffe: Squadron can be played not only alone, but also with up to three players in a local cooperation mode.
Squadron is the subtitle of the second installment of the Aces of the Luftwaffe series. As in the first installment of the series, the game is a dynamic shoot'em up, developed by German studio HandyGames.
The action of Aces of the Luftwaffe: Squadron takes place after the events presented in the previous installment of the series. The devs present an alternative version of history in which, after a failed offensive against the UK, German air forces send their best pilots - the title Aces of Luftwaffe - to attack the United States. The players are responsible for defending from their invasion.
In Aces of the Luftwaffe: Squadron the action is shown in a top-down view. The game does not differ significantly from the formula developed for the first installment of the series. The devs provided us with several pilots, each of which has a different machine and a special recharging attack.
As we play, our plane constantly flies towardes the upper edge of the screen and we have to maneuver it properly to avoid enemy fire while taking off enemy units. In addition to common enemies in bulk quantities, powerful bosses stand in our way; these impress not only with their attack strength and resistance to damage but also with their sheer size. On the battlefield, we can find useful power-ups, and as we progress, we gain experience levels and unlock skills that increase the combat potential of each pilot.
Aces of the Luftwaffe: Squadron can be played both solo and with up to three players in the local co-op mode.
Aces of the Luftwaffe: Squadron features colorful visuals in an eye-catching cartoonish style. The game takes place with the accompaniment of an inspiring soundtrack.
Platforms:
PC Windows July 24, 2018
PlayStation 4 July 24, 2018
Xbox One July 24, 2018
Android February 27, 2020
Apple iOS February 27, 2020
Nintendo Switch November 17, 2017
Developer: HandyGames
Publisher: HandyGames
Age restrictions: 12+
System Requirements for Aces of the Luftwaffe: Squadron Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Dual Core 3.0 GHz, 6 GB RAM, graphic card Intel HD or better, 2.5 GB HDD, Windows 7 64-bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
Quad Core 3.6 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 660 or better, 2.5 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/10 64-bit.
Game Ratings for Aces of the Luftwaffe: Squadron Video Game.
TheXboxHub: 3 / 5 by Carlos Santuana
It’s not a game that is going to be talked about as a Game of the Year contender, but it does have enough in it to provide a few hours of fun for those that fancy a new scrolling shoot ’em up
Cubed3: 7 / 10 by Rudy Lavaux
Light input lag and lengthy load times aside, Aces of the Luftwaffe: Squadron is an excellent party style shmup the likes of which are very rarely seen. In fact, no other shmup quite like it, in how multiplayer-centric it is, comes to mind. It may look rather simplistic, but it proves to be top notch in its game design, apart from the fact that the game is not quite as enjoyable in solo as it is in multiplayer. For all those out there able to gather three or even just one or two more players for long enough to see the full experience through to the end, however, it turns out to be a memorable piece of software, and an enjoyable experience that, who knows, may bring the band of playmates back together for more beyond the scope of the single adventure.
The Digital Fix: 6 / 10 by Eden Penketh
Proven design principles make Aces of the Luftwaffe: Squadron easy to pick up for first timers and friends roped into multiplayer, but those experienced with scrolling shooters wont find anything new to hold their attention.
Average score from votes.
![[1:29] trailer #1](https://cdn.gracza.pl/galeria/filmy/640x360/179677062.jpg)
