We saw such a comment about combat simulator games the other day, online, down some rabbit hole of gaming reviews. The person, who certainly has a right to their opinion, said that combat flight simulators romanticize warfare, and that a precedence like that is dangerous for children and teens.
We decided to meet that criticism/opinion head on with this article.
We are HiTech Creations, and for the last twenty-three years, we have been developing and producing Aces High, our exciting flight simulator game. After twenty-three years of production, we feel our opinion has some weight to it, so here it is.
Our purpose when originally developing Aces High.
You do not develop a game like Aces High without a sincere passion, and respect, about the genre, and for us that passion and respect was reserved for World War2. No, we did not ever consider a romanticized version of World War 2, but rather our intention was to develop a game which reflected our respect for those who fought in that war.
In point of fact, our mission statement, back in 1999 when we first decided to develop Aces High, was to make one game, and one game only, to make that game the best in its genre, and to make that game in a respectful manner so it reflected well on those who participated in World War 2.
And, quite frankly, we believe we have been true to that mission statement.
Our articles reflect how we feel about warfare.
If you take the time to read the many articles we have posted about different aspects of the war, you will discover the articles are historical in nature and not one negative statement is made in any of them, and we are talking hundreds of articles. We simply relate the facts, as we know them, and in no way give an opinion nor do we try to sway anyone towards an opinion.
Many of us had relatives who fought in World War 2, and if there is one lesson, from them all, which is common, it is that war is horrible and should never be cheapened by an article, a video, or a game.
Emphasis on action and community, not bloodshed and death.
We challenge you to find a less-violent war game on the market. We do not show splashes of blood. We do not use graphics to shock; we are an action game, a strategy game, and the end result is bombs exploding and arsenal hitting aircraft.
In order to win constantly on Aces High World War 2 flight simulator, you must learn how to interact with other players; form squads and work together; learn how to plan missions through give and take in strategy meetings. The goal is to win an encounter and have a successful mission, and certainly not to rack up blood splatters and fill the screen with painful images. To us, graphics like you see on so many games cheapens the genre as a whole, and we refuse to be a part of that cheapening.
A final note about Aces High flight simulator.
So, to the person who left that comment, we are sorry you feel that way. Try our free two-week download of Aces High flight sim game, and see for yourself what Aces High is all about.
This is the easiest question to answer, for those of us who work on Aces High. What are our plans our 2024?
We plan on continuing to tinker and improve our combat simulator, just as we have since 2000, twenty-three years of tinkering and improving. With so much practice at tinkering, we are getting pretty good at it.
And that is why Aces High continues to remain one of the most popular flight sim games in history. We make one game and one game only, and our aim is for that game to be the very best in the combat simulator genre.
If you are going to buy a Christmas gift for a gamer in your family, it might as well be the perfect gift, right?
Step right this way and welcome to Aces High, one of the leading combat simulators on the market for twenty-three years. This game has it all . . . it’s an MMO game, it is non-stop action, it is strategy, and it team effort and individual effort, a gift for the introvert or extrovert, 24/7 action, and it only costs $14.95 per month.
What are you waiting for? The perfect Christmas gift? Why Aces High, of course!
I know, the title of this article might be a bit of a stretch but hang with us for a moment and we will present our case for Aces High being the favorite flight sim game of the captain of the Starship Enterprise.
Watching episodes of Star Trek
How about a Star Trek marathon? Have you seen all of the episodes? This writer has, and I can say, without any hesitation, there was not one episode which did not have adventure in it. Every single hour program was centered around some sort of conflict, and more often than not, the conflict involved adventure and challenges.
Which perfectly describes our combat simulator, Aces High, adventure and challenges while flying missions in World War 2. It’s a shame Aces High was not around back in the 60’s when Kirk was piloting the Enterprise. During his breaks, when they were not under attack by some alien life force, he could have logged on to Aces High and tested his rather enormous piloting skills against other gamers in the galaxy.
He would have probably beaten every single challenger except one: that’s right, Spock!
Star Trek and Aces High
Flying the skies of Aces High is very much like steering the Enterprise through strange new galaxies. Playing Aces High means piloting your WW2 aircraft over enemy fortified positions, over strange land, unknown weapons aimed at you, not knowing, in a split second, whether that aircraft coming at you is friend or foe, needing to make a life-or-death decision in a matter of a second or two.
And, to make matters worse, you are playing our combat flight simulator against the very best flight sim gamers in the world, real time, in a massive MMO game, where there are only two outcomes: Death or Victory.
Have you played Aces High?
If not, why not? The first two weeks are free. We offer a free two-week download to everyone, our way of saying give it a try, kick the tires, and see how you like it and, if you do like it, it’s only $14.95 per month for unlimited play, 24/7, there is always someone around the world logged on ready to test your skills.
Learning Aces High? Well, you dive in and learn how to swim from the get-go. Sure, we offer forums. Sure, we offer one-on-one instruction. Sure, we have instructional videos and endless articles; but the absolute best way to learn is to log on, hop in the cockpit, and fly off on a mission. And that’s the beauty of those two free weeks; you can learn for free and not pay a penny until you are accomplished.
Twenty-three years and counting
Aces High has been leading the way in World War 2 flight simulator action for twenty-three years, and that longevity, in a very competitive field, speaks volumes about our game and how much gamers love it.
So, how about you? Strap on your flight helmet and fly the skies of Aces High. Imagine you are James T. Kirk. Hey, it can’t hurt, right?
If you are a last-minute shopper, we salute you; there are many of us, like you, who wait until the final shopping countdown to get it done.
Good news . . . you can buy a subscription to Aces High at the last moment, $14.95 for a full month of combat simulator action, and never stand in a long line of frustrated shoppers.
And the best news of all: the gamer you are buying for will think it’s just about the greatest gift every received.
So take your time. You have a few more days. Whenever you are ready, we can take care of you.