Aces of the Luftwaffe: Squadron

 Xbox One
User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
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  1. Xbox_Alive
    Jul 26, 2018
    7
    If you’ve seen one shoot-em-up then you’ve basically seen them all right? Well no that’s not always the case and even if a game does share similarities with another game that still doesn’t stop me from enjoying that said game because I’m a massive fan when it comes to shoot-em-ups. Aces of the Luftwaffe: Squadron is the latest shoot-em-up to make its way to the Xbox One and I actually hadIf you’ve seen one shoot-em-up then you’ve basically seen them all right? Well no that’s not always the case and even if a game does share similarities with another game that still doesn’t stop me from enjoying that said game because I’m a massive fan when it comes to shoot-em-ups. Aces of the Luftwaffe: Squadron is the latest shoot-em-up to make its way to the Xbox One and I actually had some interest in this game because I’ve heard quite a lot of good things about it. Thankfully I’m pleased to say that it gets more things right than it gets wrong but still its shortcomings definitely stop it from reaching its full potential and they also stop it from being included in the higher echelons of shoot-em-ups. That being said it gets the most important aspects of a game of this ilk spot on and in terms of the shooting elements in the game everything feels great and most important of all the shooting provides you with quite a bit of fun and enjoyment. This fun and enjoyment is especially profound when taking on the game’s bosses and I’m not exaggerating when I say that these boss battles were some of the most enjoyable and most exciting boss battles I’ve ever experienced in a shoot-em-up. Unfortunately though whilst the boss battles are exciting the other battles aren’t as exciting and in the end you start to realise that in terms of variety the game is lacking a little bit. This is a shame because the campaign really isn’t that long. Thankfully though you tend to forget about the lack of variety in the game when you play with friends. Don’t get me wrong the game can still be fun when played on your own but if you want to get the most out of the game then I recommend that you play it with friends. Technically the game is a little bit of a mixed bag. On the one hand you do bump into a few issues every now and then and whilst none of these are major issues they can still be a bit of a nuisance every now and then. Thankfully though the controls which are obviously very important in a game like this don’t suffer with any issues and you’ll be pleased to know that they remain tight and responsive throughout your time with the game. The presentation side of the game whilst not being bad in any way is unfortunately not really good either and in the end the basic visuals and sound design did disappoint me a little, which is a shame. At the end of the day whilst Aces of the Luftwaffe: Squadron isn’t the best shoot-em-up I’ve ever played before it’s certainly not the worst either and in the end it definitely has a lot going for it which means it does enough to get a thumbs up from me.… Expand

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68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. TheXboxHub
    Nov 29, 2018
    60
    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. Yes it would have been nice to have had a little more challenge and variation in the gameplay, but it is a more than capable addition to the genre.
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  2. XBLA Fans
    Oct 4, 2018
    80
    Aces of Luftwaffe – Squadron is an addictive experience you won’t want to miss. Even those who don’t normally don’t enjoy the genre will feel quite appeased with their decision to try it out. The skill system sets this apart from many others like it, and you’ll love maxing out each character and attempting higher difficulties. With only minor setbacks which is completely an opinion, some may consider this game near perfect. The achievement list is fun to tackle and nothing seems impossible or overly difficult. The fierce and frantic gameplay is eased with the generous four lives you get. While it won’t be for everyone, it will be enjoyed by most.
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  3. Trusted Reviews
    Jul 31, 2018
    60
    As far as smartphone ‘uplifts’ to consoles go, Aces of the Luftwaffe: Squadron is one of the better I’ve seen. It isn’t going to challenge shmup fans, but it does gain some points for at least trying to do something original with the formula.
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